Day-Shift School Custodian: Keep Buildings Clean

Polk County Public Schools; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools is seeking a Custodian - Day in Lakeland, FL to perform heavy cleaning tasks across school facilities. The role involves cleaning floors, classrooms, restrooms, dining areas, and common spaces to maintain a sanitary environment.

Daily duties include waste removal, surface cleaning, and assisting with event setups. Requires standing, physical effort, and ability to handle cleaning chemicals safely.

Qualifications

• Completion of eighth grade, or equivalent training/experience.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions; strength to perform heavy cleaning.
• Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Empties trash containers and refills restroom dispensers.
• Cleans chalkboards, dusts ledges, furniture, lights and fixtures.
• Strips, cleans, burnsishes, and applies finish to hard surface floors; vacuums carpets.
• Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains; maintains clean restrooms and dining areas.
• Cleans walls, windows, and glass surfaces; assists with facility setups for meetings and events.

Skills

Follow instructions

Physical stamina

Lifting 20-50 lbs

Bilingual preferred

Education

Completion of eighth grade

Job description

Polk County Public Schools is seeking a Custodian - Day in Lakeland, FL to perform heavy cleaning tasks across school facilities. The role involves cleaning floors, classrooms, restrooms, dining areas, and common spaces to maintain a sanitary environment.

Daily duties include waste removal, surface cleaning, and assisting with event setups. Requires standing, physical effort, and ability to handle cleaning chemicals safely.