Head Custodian

Cherokee County School District (GA) Liberty Elementary School - Canton, Georgia Open in Google Maps Head Custodian Cherokee County School District (GA) Liberty Elementary School - Canton, Georgia Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Cherokee County School District Job Details Job ID: 5917544 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Sep 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Job Description Code: 4L.010 Division/Department: School Leadership and Operations Pay Grade: Head Custodial Salary Schedule Pay Type: Salaried; Non-Exempt Retirement: TRS Contract Work Year: 233 Days Reports To: Principalor Designee Evaluation Instrument: PEI

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of any General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program. Minimum of three years’ general custodial duties or related field. 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. Must have a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle operator’s license with endorsements compatible with assigned duties of Cherokee County Board of Education. GOAL To provide a healthy, safe, functional, and attractive environment for students, staff, visitors, and members of the general public through standards of cleanliness and regular maintenance of CCSD facilities.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise custodial personnel and coordinate the custodial care of the facility. Organize the overall work responsibilities and train custodial personnel in the appropriate performance or required tasks associated with cleaning and maintaining the environment of the facility. Coordinate and/or perform custodial and preventative maintenance duties in all areas/locations of the District. Maintain woodwork, walls, furniture, and windows using approved equipment and cleaning products. Maintain carpeting and floors using manual and power equipment. Climb and maintain multilevel stairwells; climb a ladder or steps to complete tasks. Keep equipment and supplies in order; maintain an inventory of supplies; restock and request/order supplies when needed. Work with chemicals using protective equipment as required 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. Maintain security and accountability for keys, alarm codes, equipment, and supplies. Efficiently perform a variety of cleaning duties as assigned. Inspect facility and assess work performed by custodial personnel to ensure offices, building, and grounds are well maintained and cleaned. Maintain supplies and equipment to ensure availability for routine needs. Assume the primary role in operating specialized machinery and equipment in performing assigned tasks. Respond to immediate safety and/or operational concerns to resolve safety issues and maintain a functioning educational work environment. Report damaged structures and equipment to appropriate supervisor. 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, and punctual manner. Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment. Review current developments, literature, and technical source information related to job responsibilities. Ensure adherence to good safety procedures. Follow federal and state laws, as well as School Board policies. Maintain and clean equipment and work area. 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, January 2024, July 2024, July 2025 Position Type: Full-Time Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Map The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. “Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government-issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Liberty Elementary School