Entry-Level School Custodian — Clean, Safe Campus

ABM Industries; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking a reliable School Custodian to perform general cleaning duties at a K-12 campus or higher education environment. The role involves cleaning classrooms, hallways, restrooms and common areas, with responsibilities for trash, recycling and surface upkeep.

On-the-job training is provided and ABM emphasizes safety and teamwork across shifts. The position supports ABM’s facilities services with a focus on cleanliness, safety compliance, and customer service, suitable for

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• No experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• No high school diploma, GED or college degree required.
• Preferred: prior customer service experience.
• Preferred: one year of similar work experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain assigned area, including classrooms, hallways, restrooms, locker rooms, offices, and stairs.
• Sweep, mop, and remove debris in designated areas.
• Regularly check trash receptacles and empty as needed in all designated areas.
• Follow procedures for chemical cleaners and power equipment to protect floors and fixtures.
• Notify lead cleaner or manager about repairs or additions to building systems.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with clients, coworkers, shift coordinators, supervisors, managers.
• Collect, consolidate, and separate recycling into proper receptacles.
• Dust desks, chairs, tables, furniture, fixtures, doors, sills, floors, ceiling and walls; polish hard surfaces.
• Wipe and clean tabletops, chairs and equipment in food areas.
• Move cabinets, boxes, furniture, crates and equipment to cleaning areas.
• Clean interior partition glass, windows, and mirrors with cleaners; use sponges and squeegees.
• Sweep walks, rake leaves, cut grass, remove snow or seasonal tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness of restrooms and polish as needed.
• Comply with safety, security, compliance and quality standards established by Company and authorities.

Skills

Customer service experience

Job description

ABM Industries is seeking a reliable School Custodian to perform general cleaning duties at a K-12 campus or higher education environment. The role involves cleaning classrooms, hallways, restrooms and common areas, with responsibilities for trash, recycling and surface upkeep.

On-the-job training is provided and ABM emphasizes safety and teamwork across shifts. The position supports ABM’s facilities services with a focus on cleanliness, safety compliance, and customer service, suitable for