School Facilities Custodian: Maintenance & Safety

Howard County Public School System; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard County Public School System in Maryland is seeking a Custodian to perform building inspections, cleaning, and maintenance duties across school facilities. The role requires reliability, physical stamina, and ability to work with students and staff.

Responsibilities include outdoor maintenance, snow removal, basic repairs, and after-hours availability. This 12-month position follows the AFSCME Master Agreement with overtime considerations.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Understanding of English-language operating instructions and safety procedures.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to operate cleaning and grass-cutting machines.
• Willingness to attend and participate in training sessions.
• Self-starter attitude and ability to learn acceptable cleaning methods.
• Positive interaction with students, administrators, co-workers, parents, and community members.

Responsibilities

• Perform building inspections to ensure security and safety compliance.
• Clean indoor spaces by sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, sealing, buffing, vacuuming, and washing surfaces.
• Maintain outdoor areas by mowing, watering, sweeping, weeding, shoveling snow, and operating grass-cutting equipment.
• Move and store furniture and equipment as needed.
• Remove snow, ice, gum, and debris from sidewalks and windows.
• Conduct general maintenance such as filling dispensers, replacing light bulbs and neon tubes, and making minor repairs.
• Monitor and secure the building during and after cleaning activities.
• Respond to emergency calls and be available for after-hours service.
• Operate cleaning equipment, including vacuum cleaners, scrubbers, buffers, wet and dry mops, and brooms.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Skills

Cleaning materials

Safety procedures

Communication

Equipment operation

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Howard County Public School System in Maryland is seeking a Custodian to perform building inspections, cleaning, and maintenance duties across school facilities. The role requires reliability, physical stamina, and ability to work with students and staff.

Responsibilities include outdoor maintenance, snow removal, basic repairs, and after-hours availability. This 12-month position follows the AFSCME Master Agreement with overtime considerations.