FUTURE OPENING - CUSTODIAN OR JANITOR

George County School District; Mississippi; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Mississippi is seeking a dedicated Custodian for routine maintenance tasks to ensure a clean and safe environment for educational activities. The candidate should possess a valid driver's license and demonstrate effective communication with diverse groups. Responsibilities include floor maintenance, restroom cleaning, and reporting damages. This role demands physical fitness and organizational skills, making it essential for supporting the school community in a constructive manner.

Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge.
• Legally qualified to drive district vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
• Use machines for floor maintenance.
• Wash walls, windows, and clean restrooms.
• Report any property damage to the principal.
• Maintain the cleanliness of school grounds.
• Assume daily opening and closing responsibilities.

Skills

Ability to carry out instructions

Fluency in English

Effective communication

Cooperative working relationships

Basic arithmetic skills

Knowledge of equipment use

Organizational skills

Physical fitness to lift heavy objects

Education

Valid driver's license

Tools

Floor machines

Wet/dry vacuum machines

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 1/16/2026
• Location: George County School District
• Date Available: 07/01/2026

While there are no current openings for this position at this time, we encourage you to follow this link to submit an application. Doing so will allow us to keep your information on file and contact you promptly for an interview when a position becomes available.

Job Purpose

The job consists of routine cleaning procedures required to provide a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place for educational programs to be conducted. He/she shall perform minor building repairs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to read labels on containers and materials used in the course of work.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to climb and use ladders effectively.
• Physically sound and able to lift or move large or heavy objects such as furniture, boxes, machinery, etc.
• Knowledge of how to use equipment, and train others in the use of equipment.
• Organizational and time management skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
• Have a valid driver's license, be able to drive, and qualify under the district's insurance carrier when driving a district vehicle.

Reports To: Building Administrator / Director of Maintenance

Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Sweep, mop, scrub and wax floors, using the necessary floor machines such as buffing-scrubbers and wet/dry vacuum machines.
• Wash walls, windows and woodwork.
• Clean restrooms and replenish supplies.
• Dust, polish, arrange and move furniture and equipment.
• Keep the grounds free from rubbish.
• Clean white boards.
• Report to the principal any damage to property.
• Remain on the school premises during school hours, and during non‑school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and his/her attendance is required by the principal.
• Set up assembly areas when/where needed as directed by the principal / director.
• Specific duties as specified by the building principal.
• Use school vehicle to pick up supplies or deliveries from central services.
• Assume responsibilities for the opening and closing of the building each school day and determine, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights—except those left on for safety reasons—are turned off.
• Comply with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste.
• Make such minor building and equipment repairs as he/she is capable of.
• Wash utensils used for eating or drinking, as required or requested.
• Keep an inventory of supplies, equipment and fuel on hand and requisition such needed replacements from the principal far enough in advance so they may be delivered in such time as to not hinder the custodial program.
• Clean school campus; cut grass, trim shrubs; edge walks, curbs and planted areas; rake grass; plant shrubs and perform other lawn care duties as required.
• Monthly maintenance on all building A/C units.
• Perform other custodial tasks assigned to him/her by an immediate supervisor.
• Supports the George County School District Core Beliefs and Mission.

Terms of Employment

At‑will employment / 240‑day Work Calendar for Custodian

At‑will employment / 190‑day Work Calendar for Janitor

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.