Custodian

Custodian Plaquemines Parish School Board, Belle Chasse Central Office – Belle Chasse, Louisiana. Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5811116 Application Deadline: Jul 14, 2026 5:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Jun 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Description

SALARY RANGE: $31,665-$48,402

Ad Valorem 2.40 parish property (ad valorem) tax mills are dedicated to employee salaries. The annual receipts from this tax are distributed to employees twice a year—one-half in January and one-half in June. The amount of each employee’s supplement is the employee’s salary multiplied by the annual percentage (computed each year based on actual tax revenues). Job Goal To maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for students, staff, and visitors by performing routine cleaning, maintenance, and minor repairs in school facilities. The Custodian ensures that school buildings and grounds are well‑maintained, compliant with health and safety standards, and conducive to a positive learning environment. Qualifications (minimum education, licensure, skills and/or experience) Required High school diploma or GED. Understanding of basic maintenance and minor repair techniques for buildings and equipment. Ability to properly handle and store cleaning chemicals and hazardous materials in compliance with safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, SDS guidelines). Familiarity with floor care techniques, including stripping, waxing, buffing, and carpet cleaning. Ability to follow safety procedures and emergency response protocols to maintain a secure school environment. Strong organizational and time‑management skills to complete assigned tasks efficiently. Effective communication and teamwork skills to interact professionally with staff, students, and administrators. Preferred Previous experience in custodial work, facility maintenance, or janitorial services. Experience working in a school, commercial, or institutional setting. Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment used in maintaining school facilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Technical Duties and Operations Develops, implements, and monitors initiatives to support the goals and objectives of the school, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while addressing operational needs. Sustains cleanliness and hygiene of school premises, including buildings, sidewalks, driveways, play areas, and grounds, by performing sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waxing, disinfecting restrooms, cleaning drinking fountains, washing windows, and removing rubbish according to established schedules. Secures and unlocks buildings daily in alignment with the Principal’s directions, ensuring the facility is accessible and safe for operations. Maintains the school grounds by removing rubbish to uphold a clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing environment. Implements a routine maintenance schedule for custodial equipment. Prepares buildings and equipment for weather or emergency events by performing preventative maintenance tasks, securing resources, and addressing seasonal needs to ensure operational readiness. Manages and maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment, including restroom essentials such as toilet tissue, paper towels, and soap, and ensures timely reordering to prevent disruptions in operations. Executes a continuous program of general maintenance, upkeep, and repair to maintain the functionality and safety of school facilities. Communication and Teamwork Builds and maintains positive working relationships by collaborating with supervisors, co‑workers, administrators, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders to support school and district goals, ensuring seamless service delivery. Collaborates with co‑workers to complete tasks and assignments, promoting efficiency and effective operations. Reports promptly defacement or damage to school property and communicates safety hazards, injuries, and repair or maintenance needs beyond personal capability to the principal, ensuring timely resolution and a safe, secure environment. Compliance Follows school, district, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance. Safety and Security Ensures the safety and security of students and staff by adhering to school policies, supervising assigned areas, reporting potential hazards, and responding promptly to emergencies in accordance with established protocols. Maintains safe access to steps and sidewalks by promptly removing ice and snow and applying salt or sand as needed to prevent slips and falls during winter conditions. Safeguards compliance with safety regulations by keeping all doors leading to exits and fire escapes clear of obstructions and maintaining unlocked access to outside doors during school hours. Professional Development Engages in ongoing professional development and training to stay current with best practices, industry standards, and job‑related knowledge. Additional Responsibilities Performs other job‑related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department. Contributes to district‑wide projects and collaborates with other departments on cross‑functional goals. Maintains a valid driver’s license and a clear driving record, follows all district policies and state regulations for safe vehicle operation, reports any incidents affecting driving ability immediately to the supervisor, and ensures proper care, maintenance, and responsible use of district vehicles if required. Physical Demands This role operates indoors and outdoors with moderate temperature variations. Responsibilities include moderate to heavy lifting (50 pounds or greater), carrying, pushing, and pulling with frequent engagement in standing, walking, and sitting. Additional physical requirements include extended periods of standing and walking, frequent movement across school grounds, ability to push or pull equipment and furniture, repetitive hand and arm movements, manual dexterity, frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, ladder or scaffold climbing, stair or step climbing, crawling in confined spaces, operating machinery and tools, and working in varying conditions such as inclement weather, wet or slippery floors, and exposure to cleaning chemicals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Equal Opportunity Employer The Plaquemines Parish School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, or any other legally protected status in its educational programs, activities or employment practices. The district is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect. Position Type: Full‑Time Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian Job Requirements Citizenship, residency, or work visa required Contact Information Clinton Ware, Facilities Director

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