School Custodial Technician Trainee

Duval County Public Schools; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Duval County Public Schools in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a School Custodial Technician Trainee to learn essential cleaning and maintenance duties across facilities, with day or night shifts as needed.

Starting as trainee, you will learn equipment operation, general custodial tasks, safety protocols, and event setup while supporting a safe, clean school environment. High school diploma and English are required; this is a full-time entry-level role with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate and maintain powered cleaning equipment per procedures.
• Ability to perform general custodial tasks (stripping, scrubbing, mopping, waxing, etc.).
• Ability to move furniture and supplies and follow written/oral instructions.
• Ability to read and follow safety labels and chemical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Learn to perform custodial duties including floor care and cleaning of surfaces.
• Empty waste receptacles and manage trash disposal.
• Operate routine cleaning equipment and perform basic maintenance.
• Clean grounds and exterior walkways using power tools as needed.
• Perform biomedical cleaning and sanitation following protocols.
• Move furniture and assist setup for events.
• Assist with setting up bleachers, chairs, and tables for events.
• Know and follow lockdown and emergency procedures.
• Report suspicious activity to safety staff.
• May perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Powered cleaning equipment

Custodial duties

Move furniture

Small hand tools

Follow instructions

Reading/writing instructions

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Floor scrubbing machines

Polishing machines

Job description

School Custodial Technician Trainee

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Job Details

Job ID: 5900941
Application Deadline: Sep 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Summary

This is moderately heavy manual custodial work in performing routine general cleaning and housekeeping of buildings, facilities, furniture, and equipment including routine care and maintenance of grounds. Primary responsibility is learning the use of proper methods and materials in cleaning and in the operation of machinery used in such work. Assignments may be to either the day or night shift at a school building or custodial pool. May be assigned temporarily to other facilities as necessary. Work requires gaining knowledge of and the demonstrating the ability to apply the techniques, methods and procedures used in custodial work and School Board policies and procedures applicable to the custodial section. The work is performed under general supervision, and instructions are specific in nature and work is subject to close inspection during progress and upon completion. Where employees work under close supervision and follow a well-established routine. This class lies below the class of School Custodial Technician I.

Essential Functions

Percent of Job

1. Learn to perform custodial duties such as striping, scrubbing, mopping, sweeping, waxing, and polishing hard floor surfaces; cleaning carpeted surfaces; dusting and polishing furniture or fixtures; sanitizing toilets, washrooms, and fixtures; and washing windows, woodwork and blinds.

15%

2. Empties waste baskets and other waste receptacles; collects and disposes of trash in outside receptacles provided

15%

3. Learn to operate and perform routine maintenance of powered cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbing, buffing, polishing and carpet cleaning machines in accordance with established procedures and/or manufacturer’s operating manual

10%

4. Learn general cleaning and maintenance of grounds and exterior walkways to include the use of power blowers and pressure washers

10%

5. Learn routine biomedical cleaning to include (but not limited to) surface sanitation against communicable diseases, minor to moderate blood and body fluid spills, cleaning required following pest infestation, cleanup of sanitary sewer spills, etc.

10%

6. Moves furniture and supplies

10%

7. Assists in setting up bleachers, chairs, tables, or other materials/equipment needed for special school events/meetings

10%

8. Reviews and know their role in the school’s lockdown and emergency protocols and procedures

5%

9. Reports suspicious activity or persons to the school safety officer or guardian

5%

10. May also learn to perform miscellaneous duties (i.e., touch up painting, delivering equipment to teachers or staff, setting up and arranging furniture or special equipment, picking up paper or debris and assisting with basic pest control tasks as needed)

10%

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to speak English.

Experience: N/A

Certifications & Licenses: N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Ability to operate and maintain powered cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbing, buffing, polishing machines and carpet cleaning machines in accordance with established procedures and/or manufacturer’s operating manual.
• Ability to perform general custodial duties such as striping, scrubbing, mopping, sweeping, waxing, and polishing hard floor surfaces; cleaning carpeted surfaces; sanitizing toilets, washrooms and fixtures; washing windows, woodwork and blinds; emptying trash receptacles, depositing trash in dumpster and dusting and polishing furniture or fixtures.
• Ability to move furniture and supplies.
• Ability to use small hand tools such as screw drivers, pliers, and adjustable wrenches.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and apply written instructions and job-related information to include warning labels on cleaning supplies and safety instructions for all chemicals used in custodial work.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Physical Requirements and Working ConditionsLegend:

0% = No Requirement (N)

1-20% = Some Requirement 1-2 hours per day (S)

21-50% = Moderate Requirement 2.5 – 4 hours per day (M)

51-79% = Great Requirement 4.5-6 hours per day (G)

80-100% = Constant Requirement 6.5 hours or more per day (C)

Physical Requirements/Movement:

Heavy light (11 to 50 lbs) items or awkward weights (S)

See (C)

Hear (C)

Talk (C)

Sit (S)

Walk (M)

Stand (C)

Fine hand & finger movements (C)

Operate equipment (C)

Operate motor vehicle (S)

Work Conditions:

Note: The essential functions, physical demands, and working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $15.92 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required