Custodian

Custodian 2026-2027 Florence 1 Schools - Florence, South Carolina Job Details Job ID: 5716652 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: May 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Job Title: Custodian Salary Scale: CS20 Location: Florence 1 Schools PSC Code: 990001 Reports To: Custodial Supervisor Shift Type: Full Time/Exempt General Statement of Job: Under regular supervision, performs a variety of basic custodial and groundskeeping tasks in order to provide a clean and safe environment for students and school personnel. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Performs a variety of basic custodial, maintenance and groundskeeping functions, following established regulations and standards for cleanliness and safety. Duties may include, but are not limited to, cleaning restrooms, hallways, classrooms, offices, cafeteria and other areas of the school building; removing trash; sanitizing and disinfecting surfaces; sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, shampooing and buffing floors and carpets; cleaning windows and walls; moving furniture; dusting; restocking soap and paper towel dispensers; removing trash from grounds; and miscellaneous landscaping duties as required. Sets up rooms for special events. May be required to respond to emergency calls or secure buildings. Operates a variety of equipment which may include a floor buffer, burnisher, auto scrubber, carpet cleaner, vacuum, sweeper, wet vac, hand and power tools, cleaning equipment and tools, lawn mower, weed eater, hedge trimmer, leaf blower, etc. Exercises care and safety in the use of equipment and tools required to complete assigned tasks. Must attend training and professional development classes as required. May be required to perform custodial duties at other sites if needed. Must be able to fill-in as required during staff absences on all shifts. Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals, such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, school staff, students, etc. Additional Duties Performs light maintenance duties, including changing light fixtures, moving furniture, performing minor repairs to equipment, etc. Unlocks /secures buildings and rooms. Perform custodial duties at stadiums if required. Performs related duties as required. Essential Functions Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment. Must be able to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of up to 100 pounds. Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics of data, people or things. Interpersonal Communications: Requires ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information, including receiving assignments and/or direction from the supervisor. Language Ability: Requires ability to read a variety of policy and procedures manuals, maintenance manuals, etc. Requires ability to speak with and before others with clarity, voice control and confidence. Intelligence: Requires ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions, to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in or from standardized situations. Verbal Aptitude: Requires ability to record and deliver information and to follow verbal and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with persons of varying educational backgrounds. Numerical Aptitude: Requires ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, and to determine time. Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, and visually read various information. Motor Coordination: Requires ability to coordinate hands and eyes using specialized machinery. Manual Dexterity: Requires ability to handle a variety of items, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, etc. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. Interpersonal Temperament: Requires ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines. Physical Communications: Requires ability to talk and/or hear. Training and Education Requires a minimum of six months experience in a cleaning or industrial environment. Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Position Type Full-Time EEO Statement Florence 1 Schools does not discriminate in the selection, employment, or promotion of employees on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or S.C. law. #J-18808-Ljbffr