Custodian - 2-10:30

Role overview

This position supports the School Leadership and Operations division within Cherokee County School District as a custodial employee. The role is salaried and non-exempt, follows the Custodial Salary Schedule, and is tied to a 218-day work year. The employee reports to the Principal or a designee and is evaluated using the PEI instrument.

Purpose of the position

The main objective is to help keep school facilities clean, safe, workable, and presentable for students, staff, and visitors through routine cleaning and basic upkeep.

Qualifications and physical demands

A standard high school diploma or successful completion of a GED program is preferred. Applicants should ideally bring basic experience, practical skills, and training in cleaning, floor care, restroom care, and equipment maintenance. A willingness to learn the trade through self-study or trade school/coursework is also preferred.

The job requires the ability to climb ladders and scaffolding, lift or carry objects weighing up to 35 pounds over distances greater than 20 feet, and work in difficult or unpleasant conditions. The role also calls for the ability to follow written and spoken directions, complete work on time, and work cooperatively with others.

Core duties

• Take direction from the Head Custodian, supervisor, or administrator.
• Carry out custodial and preventive maintenance work across district facilities.
• Clean walls, woodwork, furniture, and windows with approved tools and cleaning products.
• Use manual and powered equipment to mop, scrub, strip, wax, shampoo, vacuum, and spot-clean floors and carpets.
• Work in stairwells, including multi-level areas, and use ladders or steps when required.
• Perform repeated physical activity such as walking on level or uneven surfaces and standing or bending for long periods.
• Organize equipment and supplies, track inventory, and request or order replenishments when needed.
• Understand, communicate, and follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
• Handle approved cleaning chemicals and solutions using normal protective equipment.
• Set up furnishings and equipment for meetings, activities, and events.
• Move furniture and equipment for both routine and major cleaning tasks.
• Operate small equipment, hand tools, and machinery carefully while performing assigned work.
• Address urgent safety or operational problems to keep the school environment functioning properly.
• Hold and maintain any required license, certificate, or credential for the role.
• Follow attendance and scheduling expectations with reliability, punctuality, and consistency.
• Participate in required training and on-the-job learning, then apply that learning to daily tasks.
• Protect keys, alarm codes, equipment, and supplies with proper accountability.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow the chain of command.
• Behave professionally with students, coworkers, administrators, and the public.
• Stay current on relevant developments, reading, and technical reference material related to the work.
• Follow safety procedures, federal and state laws, and Board policies.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Important notes

Job descriptions are intended to summarize the main duties, qualifications, and expectations for the position, but they do not cover every task that may be assigned. The employer or supervisor may add, change, or reassign duties as needed, even when those duties differ from the core role. Employees are expected to complete all assigned tasks. If an employee believes a task is unlawful, it should be reported to the Chief Human Resources Officer.

The order in which responsibilities are listed is not meant to indicate priority.

Minimum credentials listed here represent the baseline criteria available when the description was prepared. Other legitimate qualifications may also be used during selection.

Benefits and employment terms

FICA is paid by the employee and matched by the school district. Temporary workers are not eligible for employee benefits.

Adopted: April 2000. Revised: March 2005, July 2008, November 2009, March 2011, July 2012, January 2024, July 2024, July 2025.