Assistant Custodian

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Assistant Custodian

Date Posted:
6/8/2026

Location:
Pelion Elementary School

Date Available:
07/01/2026

Closing Date:
06/13/2026


Position Title: Assistant Custodian

Department: Operations

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent with a minimum of six months of experience in building and grounds maintenance; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Must have current government issued identification

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

8 Hours/230 Days


Support Staff Salary Schedule (Grade 8)

The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of the head custodian, is responsible for the landscape of the institution's campus and maintaining the cleanliness of its facilities. Conducts a wide variety of grounds maintenance, facilities maintenance, and general equipment repair duties. Supervises subordinate housekeeping staff as assigned.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
• Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
• Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.
• Maintains a neat and well landscaped campus which involves such duties as cutting and edging grass, laying pine straw around trees and shrubs, fertilizing lawns and plants, pruning shrubs, applying water to plants as needed, removing trash and debris, raking leaves, planting flowers, etc.
• Conducts general building maintenance which involves such duties as repairing lights, doors, commodes, sinks, ceiling tiles, security and fire systems, etc.
• Cleans heating and air conditioning unit ducts as needed.
• Completes district-wide asbestos awareness training and participates in local facility asbestos awareness activities.
• Repairs equipment and furniture as assigned such as vending machines, ice machines, dish washers, etc.
• Assembles furniture as requested; moves furniture as needed.
• Reports major repair and safety needs to the Head Custodian.
• Knows the locations of all electrical, gas and water cut-off locations throughout all facilities.
• Assists with maintaining motors and other mechanical equipment requiring scheduled servicing.
• Ensures that effective energy practices occur and are monitored on a daily basis.
• Cleans indoor areas involving such duties as sweeping, mopping, stripping and waxing floors, cleaning tables, vacuuming, cleaning carpet, etc.
• Assists in requisitioning supplies and materials as needed to perform duties of the entire housekeeping staff.
• Assists in opening and closing of the building daily, as work schedule dictates.
• Maintains parking lots involving such duties as removing debris, painting lines, etc.
• Maintains all grounds equipment involving such duties as cleaning, sharpening and replacing blades, changing engine oil, spark plugs, air filters, belts, pulleys, tires, wheels, etc.
• Supervises the work of housekeepers as assigned providing guidance and training, coordinating work, scheduling and reviewing work, and ensuring adherence to schedules.
• Maintains files and records of equipment, inventory, reports, data sheets, inspections, work calendar, and auction equipment.
• Maintains SDS (Safety Data Sheets) sheets on all products used on the local work site and assists in providing annual training to the housekeeping staff.
• Assists cafeteria workers with heavy lifting, loading and unloading food items, supplies, and trash.
• Assists in checking the water supply system daily to determine proper functioning.
• Assumes responsibility for compliance with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, debris and waste.
• Operates maintenance equipment such as tractor, mowers, weed eaters and edgers, buffers, power tools, etc.
• Utilizes various cleaning supplies, hand tools, and landscaping agents.
• Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Provides for safe storage and proper use of all materials, tools, and equipment.
• Effectively uses personal technology devices and software applications for the management of pertinent information and communication, as appropriate.
• Operates general office equipment as needed.
• Wears required safety goggles, gloves, non-slip shoes and other protective equipment as needed based on the nature of assigned tasks.
• Performs other related duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Supervisory responsibilities for housekeeping staff as assigned. Responsible for addressing and/or reporting malfunctions in equipment and all safety issues.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies. Must be able to access reliable transportation.

Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school district which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge of school policies, procedures, and operations. Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation, and utilization of equipment, materials, and supplies used in daily activities. Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in exercising duties. Ability to anticipate work to be completed and to complete work without the need for direct supervision. Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information. Ability to interact and communicate in an effective and professional manner with supervisors, co-workers, teachers, students, and the general public.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as boxes of materials. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as furniture or boxes of materials.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen and/or reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision. Occasionally the position requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours. Duties of the job require frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment for this position varies. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day.


Work is conducted both indoors and outdoors with occasional exposure to discomforting environmental conditions such as heat, cold, humidity, noise, electrical hazards, dusts and wetness. Frequent contact with strong cleaning agents. Moderately heavy physical exertion is frequently required to lift and move objects weighing up to 150 pounds. Mechanical devices should be used for objects weighing over 50 pounds. Routine travel is required; no overnight travel is required.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job is evaluated annually according to Board Policy.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

The information contained in this job-description is intended for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY:

Lexington County School District One is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, personnel and community members who participate or seek to participate in its programs or activities. Therefore, the district does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age, genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law.

The district will use the grievance procedures set forth in policy to process complaints based on alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act of 1963; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; and Titles I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.