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Alabama State Department of Education

Custodian (12-month / 7-hour)

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Crossville, AL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 14 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/6/2026

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What they do

A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.

$31,615 / year median in Alabama

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

DeKalb County Schools Expecting More Today.... Educating for Tomorrow

POSITION TITLE

Custodian - 12 month

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or Equivalent Must be strong enough to do required work without being subjected to excessive danger to his/her person (i.e., be able to lift heavy objects, bend, twist and squat, work on a ladder without causing dizziness, to carry desks, tables and other heavy furniture or equipment). Recommended minimum age requirements at initial employment — 21. Required physical before employment.

REPORTS TO

Principal (Director) or Principal's designee

RESPONSIBILITIES

Shall be responsible to the principal and shall perform duties as set forth by the principal. Custodians shall keep the principal informed as to maintenance and other repair/custodial needs of the school Custodians should be able to install light bulbs, change door locks and perform other minor maintenance jobs. Work to keep the school facilities and campus neat and clean among other duties. May supervise student custodial employees, along with assistance from the principal. Is custodian of the school property and should prevent depredation around bathrooms, playground and elsewhere. Shall not attempt to punish students, but is duty bound to report questionable activities to the principal. Shall observe, uphold and support the policies and regulations of the Board. Perform any other position related duties as assigned by the principal within reason and not to exceed time limits. Must wear a lift belt when performing duties.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and work year to be according to the current approved/applicable salary schedule .

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.

NOTE:

See Board policies for additional requirements.