Custodian - Sequoyah High School, Canton, GA (2:00 PM to 10:30 PM)

Overview

This role involves maintaining a safe, clean, and visually appealing environment across school district facilities for students, staff, and visitors. The Custodian performs routine cleaning and maintenance tasks to preserve facility functionality and appearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow instructions from the Head Custodian, Supervisor, or assigned Administrator.
• Perform custodial and preventive maintenance duties throughout all district locations.
• Clean furniture, woodwork, walls, and windows with approved equipment and cleaning solutions.
• Maintain flooring by mopping, scrubbing, stripping, waxing, shampooing, vacuuming, and spot cleaning using manual and powered equipment.
• Use ladders or scaffolding to clean multilevel staircases and elevated areas safely.
• Carry out physical tasks that include walking on various surfaces, standing, and bending for extended periods.
• Keep cleaning equipment and supplies organized, maintain inventory levels, and reorder as necessary.
• Use only approved chemicals and cleaning agents with protective equipment to ensure safe maintenance practices.
• Arrange and move furniture and equipment to prepare for meetings, events, and cleaning.
• Operate small tools and machinery carefully as part of cleaning tasks.
• Address safety and operational issues promptly to support an effective educational environment.
• Adhere to work attendance and punctuality requirements.
• Participate in training opportunities to develop job skills and apply learning on the job.
• Maintain security over keys, alarm codes, equipment, and supplies.
• Handle confidential information responsibly and respect organizational hierarchy.
• Conduct oneself professionally with students, coworkers, administration, and the public.
• Stay informed on job-related developments, literature, and technical information.
• Follow all safety protocols and comply with federal, state laws, and board policies.
• Accept additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic skills and experience in cleaning, floor care, restroom maintenance, and equipment upkeep preferred.
• Willingness to learn and improve skills through off-duty study or trade courses.
• Physical ability to climb ladders and scaffolding safely and lift/carry up to 35 pounds for distances exceeding 20 feet.
• Comfortable working in less desirable locations and conditions.
• Capable of understanding and executing both written and oral instructions efficiently.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Maintain any required licenses, certificates, or credentials relevant to the position.

Additional Information

• Employment follows a salaried, non-exempt pay schedule under the custodial salary plan.
• Position is part of the School Leadership and Operations division and reports to the school principal or designee.
• Contract duration is 218 working days per year.
• Employee contributions for FICA taxes are matched by the school district. Temporary workers are not eligible for benefits.
• This description outlines essential duties but does not restrict the assignment of additional tasks by management.