Horizon Area School_Custodian 12-Month (Salem MS) 2025-2026

DeKalb County School District; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The DeKalb County School District is seeking a Custodian for Salem Middle School. This role involves maintaining cleanliness and safety, overseeing custodial staff, and ensuring a proper learning environment. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience and be able to work as part of a team in a professional manner.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience as a head custodian or in a supervisory role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the work of custodial staff and monitor cleanliness.
• Perform cleaning and minor maintenance tasks.
• Order and maintain inventory of cleaning supplies.

Skills

Teamwork

Cleaning procedures

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Salem Middle School is seeking a Custodian who has high expectations and standards, and understands the importance of teamwork and maintaining a clean environment for our students to learn. The candidate must have the ability to operate cleaning machines such as, buffers, scrubbers, vacuums, and an understanding of the essential procedures of cleaning and sanitizing. The selected candidate must have the ability to carry out all assigned tasks in a manner of excellence to ensure a safe and clean learning environment for all stakeholders. The candidate must also be able to work cooperatively with the team in a professional manner.

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The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Title: Head Custodian

Ensure the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of educational facilities by performing cleaning and minor maintenance tasks. Perform work autonomously with limited supervision as an experienced individual contributor.

Essential Job Duties

• Oversee the work of custodial staff, creating work schedules, and monitoring the cleanliness and upkeep of the facility.
• Perform various custodial and maintenance duties, including cleaning, landscaping, stripping and waxing floors, replacing ceiling lights/tiles, making minor repairs to building equipment, and securing the building.
• Conduct regular inspections of the premises to ensure safety, and security compliance with health regulations; respond promptly to maintenance requests.
• Order and maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, materials, and equipment; ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment; make requisitions as necessary for facility maintenance.
• Set up areas for events as directed; assist with moving furniture as required for various activities within the facility.
• Maintain outdoor areas through groundskeeping tasks such as landscaping and trash removal; remain onsite for special activities as required.
• Maintain all necessary records, preparing reports and conducting formal and informal inspections of building grounds.
• Anticipate tasks based on defined processes and timelines.
• May recommend process improvements that contribute to the efficiency of the custodial operations within the organization's framework.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 6 - 10 years of relevant experience required
• Experience as a head custodian or in a supervisory role is preferred

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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