Facilities Custodian — Safe, Welcoming Schools

Washington County Schools (TN); Jonesborough (TN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Schools (TN) is seeking a Custodian responsible for general cleaning and maintenance in school facilities. The role requires ensuring safety, maintaining equipment, and assisting staff and students as needed.

The position involves varied tasks from classroom cleaning to floor care, snow removal, and light fixture upkeep. The successful candidate will work under supervision and follow district standards and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or completion of related experience to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance.

Responsibilities

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.

Skills

English fluency

Reading & writing

Math basics

Education

High School Diploma

Experience in cleaning/maintenance desirable

Tools

Brooms

Mops

Floor cleaning machines

Vacuum cleaners

Job description

Washington County Schools (TN) is seeking a Custodian responsible for general cleaning and maintenance in school facilities. The role requires ensuring safety, maintaining equipment, and assisting staff and students as needed.

The position involves varied tasks from classroom cleaning to floor care, snow removal, and light fixture upkeep. The successful candidate will work under supervision and follow district standards and procedures.