Part Time Custodian-10 Months (12:00 PM - 3:00 PM) at Oxford Elementary

Oxford Elementary School; Claremont (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Oxford Elementary School in Claremont, North Carolina, is seeking a part-time Custodian for 10 months, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The role involves general custodial work, light maintenance, and ensuring a clean, safe school environment.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and at least two years of custodial experience, with a valid NC driver’s license and school bus driver’s license required. Position reports to the principal or supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Two years custodial experience preferred.
• Valid NC driver’s license and school bus driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Performs custodial and light groundskeeping duties.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and cleans floors and surfaces.
• Cleans restrooms and replenishes supplies; disposes of trash.
• Cleans windows, walls, and fixtures; dusts furniture.
• Inspects facilities and reports maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Opens/closes buildings and adjusts heating/AC as needed.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

2 years custodial experience

Job description

Part Time Custodian-10 Months (12:00 PM - 3:00 PM) at Oxford Elementary

Job ID: 5990391

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Note: Three professional references are required to complete the application. Professional references should be recent and from either a supervisor, co-worker, or subordinate who has worked with you. Personal references from family/friends are not accepted, and Professor/Advisor references are only accepted for recent graduates with no work experience.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Custodian

Under general supervision, performs a variety of general custodial and light groundskeeping work in the care and maintenance of assigned school buildings and other school system facilities. Work involves sweeping, mopping and using vacuum cleaners to clean floors; washing walls, woodwork and fixtures; and policing buildings to empty trash and pick up debris, etc. Reports to the school principal or assigned supervisor.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Custodian

Performs minor or routine maintenance on appliances and equipment, as abilities allow.

Sweeps, mops, vacuums, shampoos, strips, waxes and buffs floor surfaces.

Cleans restroom areas and replenishes paper supplies, hand soap, hand sanitizer as necessary.

Cleans windows, walls, woodwork, blinds and light fixtures.

Dusts and cleans desks and other furniture.

Empties trash receptacles; deposits recyclable material in proper containers.

Inspects heating system and patrols buildings to inspect for safety or maintenance problems.

Sweeps sidewalks and walkways outside of buildings; polices grounds, picking up debris; shovels snow and/or applies de-icing compounds to walkways and driveways.

Disinfects high touched and widespread areas.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Opens and/or secures buildings at start and end of work day, respectively; turns on and off lights at start and end of day, respectively; and adjusts heating or air conditioning as appropriate.

Arranges furniture for meetings or other events.

Lifts and/or moves furniture, equipment and supplies.

Works at special school events as required.

Performs other related functions as directed by the supervisor.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from high school

Two years of experience in custodial work, or and combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate vacuum cleaners, carpet shampooers, buffers, brooms, mops, small hand tools, etc. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to perform work involving physical strength for extended periods of time. Physical demand requirements are for Medium to Heavy Work.

Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read simple forms. Requires the ability to prepare time sheets and supply requisitions using prescribed format.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using custodial equipment.

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as custodial equipment. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress.

Other: Requires valid NC driver’s license and school bus driver’s license. Also, job may require driving to different schools to complete job assignment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

General knowledge of the standard methods, materials and equipment employed in custodial work.

General knowledge of safety precautions and warning signals regarding school building equipment.

General understanding of the proper procedures for handling hazardous wastes and hazardous substances.

Some knowledge of cleaning procedures and the use of cleaning materials.

Ability to follow a written schedule.

Ability to follow instructions.

Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work.

Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing assignments.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this job. It is not a contract or guarantee of employment, salary or benefits.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15.60 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Location: Catawba County Schools Oxford Elementary School - Claremont, North Carolina

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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