Custodian

Role summary

The Custodian is responsible for helping create a learning environment that is safe, tidy, welcoming, and efficient for students, staff, and visitors. This position supports the daily care, security, and upkeep of the school campus and facilities.

Reporting structure

This role reports to the Principal, Assistant Principal, or Director and may also receive direction from the Principal, Assistant Principal, Director, District Administration, or Assistant Superintendent. Overtime status is governed by the position, salary, and FLSA rules that apply.

Key duties

• Attend meetings, in-service sessions, workshops, and similar events to stay informed and carry out job duties effectively.
• Maintain a clean and orderly campus, including buildings, sidewalks, driveways, and play areas.
• Operate heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems to keep temperatures suitable for the season and to use fuel, water, and electricity efficiently.
• Raise and lower the United States flag.
• Sweep classrooms every day and dust furniture.
• Watch activity around work areas to help prevent injuries, support site safety, and report concerns right away.
• Clean corridors after school each day and whenever needed during the day.
• Scrub, hose, and disinfect toilet floors daily, and clean and sanitize fixtures and drinking fountains every day.
• Wash windows inside and outside at least twice a year, and more often when necessary.
• Keep grounds free of litter and debris.
• Carry out yard work such as mowing grass and trimming trees when assigned to maintain a safe and attractive campus.
• Keep floors clean, presentable, and well preserved.
• Complete minor building repairs.
• Follow a regular maintenance schedule for motors and other mechanical equipment needing servicing.
• Report any school property damage to the principal immediately.
• Remain on campus during school hours and also during approved non-school hours when building use has been authorized and extended hours approved.
• Handle opening and closing of the building each school day, confirming that doors and windows are locked and lights are off except those needed for safety.
• Track supplies, equipment, and fuel inventory and request replacements in advance to avoid disrupting the educational process.
• Restock classroom and restroom supplies to ensure daily needs are met.
• Carry out ongoing general maintenance, upkeep, and repairs.
• Move furniture and equipment inside buildings as needed for activities and as directed.
• Complete summer maintenance tasks such as stripping and waxing floors, moving furniture, and painting.
• Be responsible for any district-owned fixed asset assigned to the employee and ensure it is used appropriately under district acceptable-use policies.
• Secure buildings and grounds to reduce property damage, equipment loss, and possible liability.
• Participate in periodic evaluations in line with state and board policy procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Provide regular, dependable, in-person attendance and punctuality, which are essential parts of the role.
• Carry out other duties assigned by the Board of Education, superintendent, administrator, director, or district policy.
• Follow the Employee Conduct Policy (GAB), all other district policies, and applicable RCSD procedures and protocols, as well as the Mississippi Educator Code of Conduct.

Qualifications and skills

The role requires a high school diploma or GED. Candidates should be able to pass an agility test and, ideally, have prior related experience. The position calls for practical knowledge of industrial cleaning methods, safety practices and procedures, and English. It also requires the ability to operate industrial maintenance equipment such as electrical cleaning tools and common hand tools, follow written and spoken multi-step instructions, schedule activities, gather and organize data, use job-related equipment, and work with a range of people and situations. Flexibility, teamwork, attention to deadlines, and the ability to manage interruptions are important. The work is performed under direct supervision using standard routines.

Physical demands

This job involves frequent communication in English, substantial lifting, reaching, carrying, pushing, and pulling, plus some climbing and balancing. It also includes frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, along with strong fine motor dexterity. The work schedule is generally 5% sitting, 70% walking, and 25% standing. The role is performed in conditions with minimal temperature variation and some exposure to injury or illness risks. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Close vision is required.

Work environment

The position is not based in a standard office. Work takes place across an active school campus, both indoors and outdoors. Noise levels are usually low to moderate, though they may occasionally be high.

Additional notes and terms

This summary is not meant to be complete or exclusive. Duties, skills, requirements, conditions, and responsibilities may be changed, added, or removed by the school district at any time. Employment terms, including salary, number of days, and work year, are set by the Rankin County Board of Education. Performance will be reviewed under the Rankin County School Board’s employee evaluation policy.