Custodian

Cherokee County School District (GA) Bascomb Elementary School - Woodstock, Georgia Open in Google Maps Custodian Cherokee County School District (GA) Bascomb Elementary School - Woodstock, Georgia Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Cherokee County School District Job Details Job ID: 5925845 Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Sep 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Job Description Code: 4L.020 Division/Department: School Leadership and Operations Pay Grade: Custodial Salary Schedule Pay Type: Salaried; Non-Exempt Retirement: PSE Contract Work Year: 218Days Reports To: Principalor Designee Evaluation Instrument: PEI MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of any General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program preferred. Basic experience, skills, and training with fundamental knowledge of cleaning, floor and restroom care, and equipment maintenance preferred. Desire to learn the trade and further knowledge through off-duty study and trade school/courses. Able to climb and work from ladders and scaffolding. Ability to lift and /or carry heavy objects (up to 35 pounds) long distances (more than 20 feet). Must be willing to work in undesirable locations/conditions. Must be able to follow both written and oral instructions and carry out assignments on time. Able to work well with others. ssigned duties of Cherokee County Board of Education. GOAL Maintain a healthy, safe, functional, and attractive environment for students, visitors, and employees through regular cleanliness and regular maintenance of school district facilities. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Accept direction from Head Custodian, Supervisor, or Administrator. Perform custodial and preventative maintenance duties in all areas/locations of the District. Clean woodwork, walls, furniture, and windows using approved equipment and cleaning products. Mop, scrub, strip, wax, shampoo, vacuum, and spot-clean carpeting and floors, using manual and power equipment. Climb and clean multilevel stairwells; climb a ladder or steps to complete tasks. Perform physical tasks as required including: walking on even/uneven surfaces, standing/bending repeatedly for extended times. Keep equipment and supplies in order; maintains an inventory of supplies; restocks and requests/orders supplies when needed. Understands, communicates, and follows oral and written instructions. Work with approved cleaning fluids, chemicals, cleaning agents, or similar solutions using only normal protective equipment to maintain facilities. Arrange furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparation for meetings, activities, and events. Move furnishings as required for routine and major cleaning. Operate small equipment, common hand tools, and machinery with care in performing assigned cleaning tasks. Respond to immediate safety and/or operational concerns to resolve issues and maintain a functioning educational environment. Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position. Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable, dependable, and punctual manner. Participate in required training programs and on-the-job training to increase proficiency; and apply what is learned to the job. Maintain security and accountability for keys, alarm codes, equipment, and supplies. Maintain confidentiality of information and adheres to chain of command. Act in a professional manner and maintain a professional attitude toward students, colleagues, administration, and the public. Review current developments, literature, and technical source information related to the job. Ensure adherence to established safety procedures. Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies. Perform other duties as assigned. IMPORTANT NOTES Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position’s role as part of the overall organization. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform, and they do not limit the right of the employer/supervisor to assign additional tasks or otherwise to modify duties to be performed – even if seemingly unrelated to the basic job. Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. (An employee who is assigned a duty or task believed to be unlawful should report the assignment to the Chief Human Resources Officer.) It should also be noted the order of duties/ responsibilities as listed in the job description is not designed or intended to rank the duties in any order of importance relative to each other. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS In filling a vacant position, preferred or required credentials regarding education, training, experience, and other bona fide occupational qualifications may be established. The credentials shown in this job description may be interpreted only as the minimum criteria existing at the time the description was developed. Other bona fide occupational qualifications and criteria may be utilized as needed in the selection process. Fringe Benefits FICA is paid by the employee and matched by the School District. Temporary workers do not qualify for employee benefits. Adopted: April 2000 Revised: March 2005, July 2008, November 2009, March 2011, July 2012, January 2024, July 2024, July 2025 Position Type: Full-Time Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian #J-18808-Ljbffr Bascomb Elementary School