School Custodian

Richmond County School System; Hephzibah (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond County School System is seeking a Custodian to perform general housekeeping and facilities maintenance in school buildings and administrative offices. Under supervision, the role involves cleaning, safety compliance, and assisting staff with moving furniture and supplies.

The position requires knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment operation, and safety practices; flexibility to overtime or night shifts as needed in a school environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Eight grade education; HS diploma or GED preferred.
• Certification or Licensure: None required.
• Knowledge of building/grounds care methods, materials, and practices.
• Ability to operate custodial/grounds equipment; PPE and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Has a positive attitude toward job and customer service.
• Cleans and maintains surfaces (ceilings, chalkboards, counter tops, lockers).
• Comply with all regulatory mandates.
• Work independently, organize, and use time effectively.
• Assists staff by delivering to classrooms, moving furniture, and other manual tasks.
• Responsible for the overall condition of the building and grounds.
• Safely handle cleaning chemicals in compliance with regulations.
• Order and maintain building supplies and maintenance budget.
• Operates power mower and cleans grounds.
• Operates cleaning equipment and basic tools (ladders, etc.).
• Dusts, sweeps, mops, vacuums, scrubs, buffs, and cleans floors and spaces.
• Cleans walls, fixtures, windows, restrooms; replaces bulbs.
• Open/close buildings per district protocols.

Skills

Custodial methods

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Emergency response

Interpersonal skills

Education

8th grade education

HS diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Job Qualifications

Department or Location:

School-Based

Position Type

Classified / Non-Contracted

Job Title

Custodian

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Reports To

School Principal

Days Worked

200 Days (10 months) / or 235 Days (12 months)

Job Qualifications

Education: Eighth grade education. High school diploma or GED preferred.

Certification or Licensure: None required.

Skills: Knowledge of the methods, materials, and practices of building and grounds work; ability to operate and maintain custodial and grounds care equipment; including auto scrubbers, and burnish machine, uses personal protective equipment and other safety tools and practices; monitors building spaces and grounds to ensure a safe and secure environment; possesses a basic knowledge of emergency response procedures. Must be consistently professional and ethical, and respect the values of confidentiality and integrity. Is also willing to take and follow directions. Good organizational skills, delegation skills, and motivational skills. Works cooperatively with others, and has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public. Must possess knowledge of occupational safety and health regulations. Must have a solid knowledge of the utilization and care of materials and equipment used in the performance of his/her responsibilities.

Work Experience: Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Primary Duty

This position is responsible for performing manual tasks concerned with general housekeeping, sanitation, and appearance of the school plant. Under general supervision, performs building cleaning and facilities maintenance work in schools and administrative buildings. The work involves varied building cleaning duties and related facilities and grounds maintenance work.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Has a positive attitude toward job and customer service. Dresses appropriately for a school setting
• Cleans and maintains a variety of other surfaces such as ceilings, chalkboards, counter and table tops, lockers, etc.
• Comply with all regulatory mandates.
• Work independently, organize, and use time effectively. Can work effectively with frequent interruptions and adapt to changing circumstances, shows initiative
• Assists school staff by making deliveries to classrooms, moving furniture and other heavy objects between rooms, and performing other manual or strenuous tasks.
• Responsible for the overall condition of the building and grounds.
• Safely work with cleaning chemicals and refuse in compliance with all required regulations
• Order and maintain building supplies and maintenance of supply budget.
• Operates power mower in cutting lawns and cleans up rubbish from grounds and adjacent areas.
• Operates all cleaning equipment to include basic tools for maintenance such as ladders, tools, etc.
• Dusts, sweeps, mops, vacuums, scrubs, buffs, and cleans floors, carpets, hallways classrooms, locker rooms, gymnasiums, cafeterias, large group rooms, and office space.
• Cleans and washes walls, light fixtures, blinds, windows, restrooms, clinic, water fountains, and vacuums hallways. Replaces light bulbs
• Responsible for appropriately opening and/or closing buildings according to district protocols.
• Works within the procedures and systems in the school community
• The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not, as are assigned or required by such employee’s supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law, board policy administrative regulation, department handbook, as are reasonably necessary to the efficient operation of the school system and its mission.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, and sit.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional overtime or night work required. Sufficient physical strength and ability to lift and move heavy objects (minimum 50 lbs.) and to perform manual labor. The nature of work is repetitive and could require sustained physical effort and involves some heavy work in moving or lifting furniture and equipment with some exposure to accident and injury hazards and disagreeable elements. Employees who possess the appropriate certificate may be assigned responsibility for checking or operating heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning equipment. Employees in these classes are considered.

Date Established: 12/2008

Date(s) Revised: 06/2023

This description may be changed at any time. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instruction and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Board. Richmond County Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.