School Facilities Custodian & Groundskeeper

Alcorn School District; Glen (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcorn School District is looking for a Custodian to perform general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds. You will maintain equipment and provide cleaning assistance to students, staff, and visitors under supervision.

Essential duties include securing buildings, cleaning rooms and floors, handling snow removal, and assisting with setups for meetings and events. Candidates should be able to read/write English and work in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe cleaning or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with students and staff.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to follow standard procedures and schedules set by supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Check and secure building at beginning and end of shift for safety and cleanliness.
• Clean rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices and stairs per standards.
• Sweep, mop, buff, strip and wax floors.
• Clean rugs, carpets, upholstery, and blinds.
• Wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows and doors.
• Remove graffiti and clean glass areas.
• Replace light bulbs and assist with setup of rooms.
• Clear snow from entrances and spread sand/ice melt as needed.

Skills

Reading/Writing English

Follow work orders

Cooperative relationships

Math (units of measure)

Adaptability to weather

Tools

Brooms

Mops

Floor cleaning machines

Waxing machines

Vacuum cleaners

Snow blowers

Shovels

Power mower

Hand tools

Job description

Alcorn School District is looking for a Custodian to perform general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds. You will maintain equipment and provide cleaning assistance to students, staff, and visitors under supervision.

Essential duties include securing buildings, cleaning rooms and floors, handling snow removal, and assisting with setups for meetings and events. Candidates should be able to read/write English and work in varied weather conditions.