Custodian II (School-Based) - 12 Month

KILPATRICK ELEMENTARY; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools Kilpatrick Elementary in Jonesboro, GA seeks a dedicated Custodian II (School-Based) for a 12-month term. The role involves cleaning classrooms, restrooms, offices, and common areas, operating custodial equipment, and supporting event setup. Candidates should be able to lift heavy loads and work in varying weather conditions.

Starting date is Jan 5, 2026. Salary ranges from $16.79 to $17.71 per hour. Citizenship/residency or work visa is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to speak, write, and read English fluently.
• Minimum of one year of experience in commercial facility cleaning preferred.
• Familiarity with Word and Google email preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties to maintain cleanliness, sanitary conditions, and safety of the location.
• Operate commercial custodial equipment (scrubber, buffer, vacuum, ladder, etc.).
• Set up and break down for events at the school/location.
• Complete inventory counts and order supplies as required.
• May be on call after normal hours for emergencies.

Skills

English fluency

Physical stamina

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Google Mail

Job description

Starting Date: Jan 5, 2026

Job Description

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.

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 that starts 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
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Custodian II (School-Based) - 12 Month

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