(26-27 Anticipated Opening) 12-Month Custodians

Custodian Position

JOB DESCRIPTION: 12 Month Custodian

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Regular and punctual attendance required
• Maintain school facilities and grounds
• Sweep, mop, empty trash, clean restrooms, strip, wax, and buff floors, and any other task related to cleanliness
• Conduct maintenance, make repairs as needed to include changing light fixtures and light bulbs
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Department on those items requiring work that is more detailed
• Order and maintain supplies
• Assist with moving furniture and other items within the school facilities
• Be available to respond as required to alarm activations
• Lock and secure school buildings daily as assigned

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assume reasonable job-related tasks as assigned by the supervisor in order to meet the needs of the school

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work an eight (8) hour day and overtime as requested
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction
• Ability to work independently with or without supervision
• Skills in the use of tools and equipment pertinent to the assigned tasks
• Knowledge of equipment, materials, tools, and methods to perform work tasks as assigned
• Knowledge of safety rules in the workplace
• Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and perform effectively as a team member

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, depending on the job assignment
• Walk and stand 85% of work shift
• Stoop, bend, twist, turn, and reach on a regular basis
• Environmental exposures to heat and cold on a regular basis
• Adequate strength, dexterity, and agility to perform all tasks assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma, GED, or sufficient education and experience to perform the duties of the position
• Some experience with commercial custodial or janitorial work preferred
• Ability to carry out tasks requiring moderate physical exertion and some heavy lifting, working outside in various conditions
• Background clearance through FBI and ABI processes
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

HOW TO APPLY: All applicants should complete the State of Alabama on-line application and attach it to the specific job number in order to be eligible for hire. This application can be found on the website Any questions should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io

(The funding for and duration of this position are finite, Pursuant to the Students First Act of 2011, Section 4(3)(b), tenure may not be gained by time served in this position).

SPECIAL NOTE: The person selected for this position must agree to a background check, be fingerprinted, and pay a $46.20 fee. This is required by law.

SPECIAL NOTE: For employees starting work after the beginning date of the work term, the salary will be pro-rated and based on the number of contract days left in the school year, divided by the remaining months in the contract year.