HEAD CUSTODIAN-SCHOOL - J.H. KNOX Intermediate

Young World Physical Education; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 22,454 - 27,896; Full time

Job summary

Rowan-Salisbury Schools is seeking a Head Custodian-School for J.H. Knox Intermediate in Salisbury, NC. The role involves cleaning, basic building maintenance, and supporting custodial staff under supervision.

Responsibilities include daily building appearance checks, restroom upkeep, floor refinishing, and coordinating supplies. Start date is immediate with a full-time position and a salary range reflective of experience.

Qualifications

• Some experience in institutional housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Daily inspect and maintain appearance of buildings, grounds, and parking areas.
• Assist in supervising custodial staff and training newly hired custodians.
• Clean restrooms daily and strip/refinish floors.
• Request adequate custodial supplies from the warehouse.
• Assist in controlling supply usage and inventories.

Skills

Institutional housekeeping

Follow directions

Team relations

Tools

Custodial equipment

Pesticide application card

Job description

HEAD CUSTODIAN-SCHOOL - J.H. KNOX Intermediate

Rowan-Salisbury Schools J.H. Knox/Overton - Salisbury, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs , and Rowan-Salisbury School System

Job Details

Job ID: 5849538

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Purpose: An employee in this class performs a variety of manual activities cleaning and maintaining buildings. An employee in this class also performs minor maintenance to the buildings. The employee performs a variety of duties in accordance with established practices and cleaning schedules. An employee in this class will introduce minor changes in procedures and solve simple problems before contacting a supervisor Errors will be revealed by inspection of work and are not likely to result in major loss of time or resources. The employee receives limited supervision.

Qualifications:

• Some experience in institutional housekeeping

Physical Requirements:

• Depending on the job duties assigned for the day, the employees may perform lifting and pulling on a more frequent or less frequent basis. However, job duties may change throughout the week depending on the needs of the individual department or school at which the employee may be working. Bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, crouching, and being on feet for extended periods of time may be a frequent occurrence.
• Walking backwards will be a common requirement, especially when assisting in finishing floors.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds, more than 50 pounds with assistance, may be a common requirement.
• Climbing ladders up to 2 feet may be required on occasion.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of Rowan-Salisbury Schools cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• Skills and knowledge in the use of custodial equipment used in routine cleaning.
• Ability to maintain positive working relations.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral or written directions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Registered Technician Card for pesticide application. Illustrative Examples of Work:
• Scrub, dusts, sweeps, mops, vacuums, waxes and polishes floors in room, hallways and closets
• Washes windows, woodwork, walls and other surfaces
• Scrubs and cleans restroom fixtures, floors, and walls
• Replenishes tissue, towels, and soap in restrooms and classrooms
• Replaces light bulbs and florescent tubes
• Empties wastebaskets and other refuse receptacles
• Locks and unlocks doors
• Sorts and stores materials for recycling program
• Makes minor reports to furniture or facilities
• Reports to supervisor damages or needed repairs requiring outside attention
• Request custodial supplies monthly from custodial warehouse

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily inspect and maintain appearance of buildings, grounds, parking areas
• Assist principal/assistant principal in supervising custodial staff
• Clean restroom facilities daily
• Strip and refinish floors
• Request adequate custodial supplies from custodial warehouse
• Assist Custodial Manager in controlling supply usage and inventories
• Assist Custodial Manager in the training of newly hired custodians
• Assist any way deemed necessary by principal/assistant principal/custodial manager

Other: This specification has been designed to represent the general nature and level of work found in positions of this class. As such, it is not intended to contain all of the duties and qualifications required of an employee in a single position (job). Consequently, it is not to be perceived as a position (job) description or as identification of essential functions as required by ADA.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $16.30 to $20.25 Per Month

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Ashley Duggins , Director of Talent Acquisition
• Email: [e-mail]

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