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Alabama State Department of Education

Custodian - Part Time 26-27

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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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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Custodian Reports to: Custodial Manager Flexible Hours Roles and responsibilities as Custodian Responsible for keeping all classrooms, offices, and equipment cleaned and sanitized Vacuums, spot cleans and deep cleans floors as Scrubs, hoses down and disinfects toilet floors daily and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily for Cleans corridors after school each day as needed. Reports needs for any repairs promptly to the Custodial Manager to in turn report to Reports immediately to the Custodial Manager any damage to the school Responsible for the closing of the building on days worked and for determining, before leaving that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights turned off, except those left on for safety Moves furniture or equipment within buildings as required for Complies with appropriate laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste and maintains acceptable health and safety standards regarding the use of cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, as directed. Adheres to rules and Performs other related duties as may be assigned. Professional Appearance - maintain a clean and presentable appearance while on duty to ensure a positive and professional image. Additional Skills Preferred, Not Required - as we plan to move this into a full time position as a custodial/maintenance tech in 2027-2028. Basic building/facilities maintenance experience Basic electrical, plubing, carpentry or HVAC knowledge Ability to perform basic troubleshooting and minor repairs independently Valid Class B CDL with school bus (S) and passenger (P) endorsement Qualifications The strongest candidates will have the following certifications, skills, and experiences: Must be able to pass the ALSDE criminal history background check Good knowledge of tools, materials and methods to safely perform the work required connected with resurfacing and shampooing floors. Ability to read, write and follow Ability to lift, bend, stoop, walk, carry and reach overhead - lift boxes weighing up to 40 lbs. Ability to follow written or oral Ability to provide friendly and courteous service to students, faculty/staff, and the general public. Ability to maintain good interpersonal Ability to climb and work from ladders or scaffolds, and moving furniture, textbooks and Adequate strength and dexterity to perform all tasks including lifting, stooping and Salary and benefits: This is an hourly position with hourly rate based upon experience. Position is eligible for all benefits offered.