Part-time Custodian 28 hours

Newton-Conover Middle School; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Newton-Conover Middle School in Conover, North Carolina, is seeking a part-time custodian for 28 hours per week. The role involves routine cleaning, building maintenance, and operating heating/AC equipment, with supervision provided by a lead worker.

Typical tasks include floor care, dusting, rest room upkeep, waste disposal, and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. The position requires reliable work history and ability to work with administrators and teachers.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
• Some skill in the use of small equipment used in routine cleaning.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral or written directions.

Responsibilities

• Scrubs, dusts, sweeps, mops, vacuums, waxes and polishes floors in rooms, hallways and closets.
• Dusts and arranges furniture.
• Washes windows, woodwork, walls and other surfaces.
• Replenishes tissue, towels, and soap in rest rooms, kitchens and classroom facilities.
• Empties wastebaskets and other trash receptacles.
• Locks and unlocks doors.
• Sorts and stores material for recycling program.
• Reports to supervisor any damages or needed repairs.
• Picks up paper and other trash in school building or on school grounds.
• Turns heating and air conditioning equipment on and off.
• Transporting or delivery of supplies and/or equipment which will require the ability to lift at least 50 lbs

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning methods

Equipment operation

Follow directions

Job description

Newton Conover City Schools Newton-Conover Middle School - Conover, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Newton Conover City Schools Newton-Conover Middle School - Conover, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Part-time Custodian 28 hours

This job is also posted in Newton Conover City School District , and North Carolina School Jobs

Job Details

Job ID: 5912628

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

NATURE OF WORK

An employee in this class performs routine, manual work cleaning and maintaining buildings. The employee also controls building heating and air conditioning equipment. The employee performs recurring tasks in accordance with established practices and cleaning schedules. When problems arise, an employee in this class will refer them to a lead worker or supervisor. Errors will be revealed by inspection of work and are not likely to result in loss of time or resources. Supervision is direct with frequent inspections to assure completion of assignments in accordance with instructions and standards of cleanliness.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Scrubs, dusts, sweeps, mops, vacuums, waxes and polishes floors in rooms, hallways and closets.

• Dusts and arranges furniture.
• Washes windows, woodwork, walls and other surfaces.
• Scrubs and cleans rest room fixtures.
• Replenishes tissue, towels, and soap in rest rooms, kitchens and classroom facilities.
• Empties wastebaskets and other trash receptacles.
• Locks and unlocks doors.
• Sorts and stores material for recycling program.
• Reports to supervisor any damages or needed repairs.
• Picks up paper and other trash in school building or on school grounds.
• Turns heating and air conditioning equipment on and off.
• Transporting or delivery of supplies and/or equipment which will require the ability to lift at least 50 lbs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
• Some skill in the use of small equipment used in routine cleaning.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral or written directions.

SUGGESTED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Successful work experience.
• Ability to work with administrators and teachers
• Good communication skills

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Contact Information

• Tammy Brown , Human Resources Director
• 605 N Ashe Ave
• Newton, North Carolina 28658
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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