• Job Description

  Req#: 8237
  Position Type:
  Maintenance, Custodial & Auxiliary Services/ Custodian
  
  
  Date Posted:
  4/10/2025
  
  
  Location:
  Location may vary
  
  
  Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled
  
  
  Some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment
  Some skill in the use of small equipment used in routine cleaning
  Ability to understand and follow simple oral or written directions
  Ability to work cooperatively with other staff members
  Successful work experience
  High school diploma or equivalence
  Scrubs, dusts, sweeps, mops, vacuums, waxes and polishes floors in rooms, hallways and closets.
  Dusts and arranges furniture.
  Washes windows, woodwork, walls and other surfaces.
  Scrubs and cleans rest room fixtures.
  Replenishes tissue, towels, and soap in rest rooms, kitchens and classroom facilities.
  Empties wastebaskets and other trash receptacles.
  Locks and unlocks doors.
  Sorts and stores material for recycling program.
  Reports to supervisor any damages or needed repairs.
  Picks up paper and other trash in school building or on school grounds.
  Turns heating and air conditioning equipment on and off.
  Adheres to mandated uniform procedures.
  Performs other duties as specified by the Principal, Maintenance Director, or designee.
  Ability to reach with hands and arms routinely and to carry furniture (such as tables, chairs, supplies and materials).
  Ability to lift moderate to heavy weight (40-50 pounds), 25 pounds routinely and 100 pounds occasionally and be able to stand, walk, run, bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, and climb ladders, for extended periods of time.
  Ability to be on feet 8 hours per day conducting moderate manual labor routinely.
  Must be able to facilitate the evacuation of students during emergency situations and/or drills.
  Must be able to travel to a variety of school sites.
  POSITION TITLE:	Custodian I
  REPORTS TO:	Principal
  BEGINNING DATE:	Open Until Filled
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  NATURE OF WORK:
  An employee in this class performs routine, manual work cleaning and maintaining buildings. The employee also controls building heating and air conditioning equipment. The employee performs recurring tasks in accordance with established practices and cleaning schedules. When problems arise, an employee in this class will refer them to a lead worker or supervisor. Errors will be revealed by inspection of work and are not likely to result in loss of time or resources. Supervision is direct with frequent inspections to assure completion of assignments in accordance with instructions and standards of cleanliness.
  
  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
  • Some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment
  • Some skill in the use of small equipment used in routine cleaning
  • Ability to understand and follow simple oral or written directions
  • Ability to work cooperatively with other staff members
  
  EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
  • Successful work experience
  • High school diploma or equivalence
  
  TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months
  
  SALARY: Salary Grade 50
  
  FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
  
  
  PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
  
  1. Scrubs, dusts, sweeps, mops, vacuums, waxes and polishes floors in rooms, hallways and closets.
  2. Dusts and arranges furniture.
  3. Washes windows, woodwork, walls and other surfaces.
  4. Scrubs and cleans rest room fixtures.
  5. Replenishes tissue, towels, and soap in rest rooms, kitchens and classroom facilities.
  6. Empties wastebaskets and other trash receptacles.
  7. Locks and unlocks doors.
  8. Sorts and stores material for recycling program.
  9. Reports to supervisor any damages or needed repairs.
  10. Picks up paper and other trash in school building or on school grounds.
  11. Turns heating and air conditioning equipment on and off.
  12. Adheres to mandated uniform procedures.
  13. Performs other duties as specified by the Principal, Maintenance Director, or designee.
  
  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to reach with hands and arms routinely and to carry furniture (such as tables, chairs, supplies and materials).
  • Ability to lift moderate to heavy weight (40-50 pounds), 25 pounds routinely and 100 pounds occasionally and be able to stand, walk, run, bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, and climb ladders, for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to be on feet 8 hours per day conducting moderate manual labor routinely.
  • Must be able to facilitate the evacuation of students during emergency situations and/or drills.
  • Must be able to travel to a variety of school sites.
  
  
  The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
  
  Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.
  
  EOE
  
  I have read and understand the requirements for the position of Custodian I. I am able to perform all essential functions of this position.
  
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• About the company

  Onslow County Schools is located in the Jacksonville, North Carolina region and provides academic and instruction to more than 25,000 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in 37 schools including one pre-kindergarten development center and on...

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