School Custodian

Sankofa Montessori; Forest Park (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Sankofa Montessori in Forest Park, GA, is seeking a dependable School Custodian to keep our campus clean, safe, and welcoming for Kindergarten through 5th grade. The role requires ownership, reliability, and a proactive approach to daily upkeep and safety.

You will clean classrooms, offices, restrooms, and shared spaces, maintain outdoor areas, restock supplies, and work with school leadership to ensure a well‑maintained environment for students, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Previous custodial experience preferred.
• Willingness to follow safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning of classrooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and sanitize surfaces.
• Maintain outdoor spaces and report maintenance needs.
• Restock supplies and manage cleaning equipment.

Skills

Custodial practices

Cleaning methods

Sanitation procedures

Equipment operation

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Independence

Communication skills

Background check

Job description

About Sankofa Montessori

Sankofa Montessori is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in Kindergarten through 5th grade in Forest Park, Georgia. Our mission is to empower children with the knowledge, skills, and agency needed to lead purposeful lives.

At Sankofa, we bridge traditional public school education with the Montessori approach, creating learning environments that balance academic rigor, student independence, hands‑on learning, and individualized support. Our school community is grounded in our core values of Love, Joy, Ownership, Purpose, and Reflection.

We are seeking a dependable, proactive, and detail-oriented School Custodian who takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming school environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates reliability, initiative, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to ensuring our campus reflects the care and pride of the Sankofa community.

About the Role

The School Custodian is responsible for the daily cleanliness, upkeep, and beautification of Sankofa Montessori's campus, including classrooms, offices, restrooms, shared spaces, entrances, and outdoor grounds.

This role requires someone who takes ownership of their work, notices what needs attention without waiting to be asked, and consistently follows through.

Our Custodian plays an essential role in ensuring our passengers, families, and Flight Crew enter a clean, organized, and well‑maintained learning environment every day.

What You'll Do

Campus Cleanliness & Daily Readiness

• Conduct daily campus walkthroughs to identify cleaning, supply, safety, and appearance needs.
• Clean and maintain classrooms, hallways, offices, restrooms, common areas, and entrances.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, wipe surfaces, and remove cobwebs as needed.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms regularly, ensuring supplies are consistently replenished.
• Empty trash, replace liners, and properly dispose of waste throughout the campus.
• Sanitize frequently touched surfaces and support daily end‑of‑day classroom and campus resets.

Outdoor Maintenance & Beautification

• Maintain clean, welcoming entrances, walkways, parking areas, playgrounds, and outdoor gathering spaces.
• Remove litter, debris, and other avoidable hazards from school grounds.
• Assist with basic outdoor upkeep, landscaping, and care of designated plants.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve the appearance of the campus.
• Communicate maintenance concerns or larger repair needs to school leadership.

Supplies, Upkeep & Teamwork

• Maintain organized custodial storage areas and properly care for cleaning tools and equipment.
• Monitor cleaning and restroom supplies and communicate replenishment needs before items run out.
• Complete routine cleaning and minor upkeep tasks within training and authorization.
• Promptly report damages, plumbing concerns, safety hazards, or needed repairs.
• Coordinate cleaning responsibilities around instruction, student movement, lunch periods, and school events.
• Follow all school safety, sanitation, chemical‑handling, and emergency procedures.
• Maintain professional, respectful interactions with students, families, and staff.

What Working at Sankofa Looks Like

At Sankofa, every member of our Flight Crew contributes to the success of our passengers. We believe a clean, organized, and welcoming campus is essential to creating an environment where children can learn and thrive.

Our Custodian will have:

• A consistent Monday–Friday work schedule.
• Access to appropriate cleaning equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Clear expectations and guidance from school leadership.
• Opportunities to take ownership of campus appearance and improvement.
• A collaborative school community that values initiative, accountability, and teamwork.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, demonstrates a strong work ethic, and understands that even the smallest details contribute to the overall school experience.

• Working knowledge of custodial practices, cleaning methods, and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to safely operate cleaning equipment and use approved cleaning products.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards.
• Dependable, punctual, and consistent attendance.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and complete assigned tasks without constant supervision.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to proactively report concerns.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and maintain cleaning checklists.
• Professionalism and ability to work respectfully around children, families, and staff.
• Ability to meet applicable school employment and background‑screening requirements.

Physical & Working Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, and perform repetitive cleaning tasks throughout the workday.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to safely perform custodial duties using appropriate equipment and protective materials.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform essential functions.

What Success Looks Like

Our campus is consistently clean, stocked, safe, and welcoming. Classrooms are ready for learning, restrooms and shared spaces are maintained throughout the day, and outdoor areas reflect pride and care.

Maintenance and supply needs are identified early, responsibilities are completed consistently, and school leadership can depend on the Custodian to take initiative and follow through without repeated reminders.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $18.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM (one‑hour unpaid break)
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Sankofa Montessori offers competitive employee benefits, including health insurance and other applicable benefits in accordance with school policies and eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sankofa Montessori provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, compensation, training, and other employment practices.

Ready to Join Our Flight Crew?

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking individual who takes pride in maintaining a beautiful, clean, and welcoming campus.