Custodian II (School-Based) - 12 Month

Clayton County Public Schools; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools JACKSON ELEMENTARY in Jonesboro, Georgia is seeking a Custodian II (School-Based) for a 12-month position. Starting immediately, you will support cleaning and maintenance at the school, reporting to the principal or designee.

The role requires English fluency, a high school diploma or GED, and preferably 1 year of commercial cleaning experience. The position involves lifting heavy loads, ladder work, and on-call duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Minimum of one year of experience in commercial facility cleaning preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to climb a 30-foot ladder and work in varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Google email

Job description

Custodian II (School-Based) - 12 Month

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Job Details

Job ID: 5926228
Application Deadline: Dec 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 14, 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.

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

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.

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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• Email: [e-mail]