Custodian II (School-Based) - 12 Month

SMITH ELEMENTARY; Georgia; On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools is seeking a Custodian II for Smith Elementary in Rex, Georgia. The role is school-based, 12-month, full-time, reporting to the principal. The position requires custodial duties across classrooms and common areas, with event setup, equipment operation and inventory management.

Starting immediately, the pay range is $16.79 to $17.71 per hour. Applicants must meet the English language fluency and basic education requirements, and may be on call for emergencies as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Minimum of one year of commercial facility cleaning experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and climb a 30-foot ladder.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation and safety of the school or location.
• Clean classrooms, restrooms, offices, dining areas; mop, vacuum, strip, buff and wax floors; empty trash; clean windows.
• Set up/break down for events and operate custodial equipment (scrubber, buffer, vacuums).
• Maintain custodial inventory and organize closet; order supplies as needed.
• Assist with district emergencies and other operational tasks.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Custodian II (School-Based) - 12 Month

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Job Details

Job ID: 5972611

Application Deadline: Jan 27, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs custodial duties required to maintain cleanliness, sanitary, and safety of assigned school or location. This position reports to the school principal or building designee.

Cleans classrooms, restrooms, offices, dining areas; mops floors, vacuums, strips floors, buffs and wax floors, empties trash; cleans windows; picks up trash on school grounds as required/directed; changes light bulbs, replaces ceiling tiles, moves furniture, removes graffiti from inside of location, and secures building upon daily departure.

Operates various commercial custodial equipment (i.e. scrubber, buffer, commercial vacuum cleaner, ladder, wet vacuum, shampoo machine. Maintains cleanliness of custodial equipment. Responsible for the set up/break down for events at the assigned school/location.

Completes commercial custodial inventory counts, and orders supplies as required. Maintains cleanliness and organization of custodial closet.

Assists with District emergency and/or general assignments as operationally necessary.

All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or GED preferred. Must be able to speak, write, and read English fluently.

Minimum of one (1) year of experience in commercial facility cleaning preferred.

Makes decisions which impact all staff/students of assigned building.

Makes decisions and recommendations under the guidance of school principal or designee.

Requires regular contact with internal and external personnel of influence and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of importance.

Familiarity with computer applications (Word, Google email) preferred.

Responsibility for the Welfare of Others: Constant (Daily) - to exercise the duty of care and protection of the health, safety, security, welfare, well-being, and best interests of the district's various stakeholders.

Variable work environment – School grounds, and all buildings; subjected to a wide range of weather conditions and temperatures.

May be on call after normal work hours and in emergency situations (twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week).

Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds frequently and one (100) pounds occasionally.

Walking, standing, kneeling, bending for eight (8) hours per day; must be able to climb a thirty (30) foot ladder and negotiate stairs.

NOTE: This is a Grade 13, 225-day position thatstarts at Step 6 and pays for experience up to Step 8.

Position Type: FULL TIME

Salary: $16.79 to $17.71 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Applicant Account , Testing
• 1058 Fifth Avenue
• Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
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