Position Title

Custodian (1st Shift)

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Salary/Pay Scale

$52,432.58

Job Description

The Rome City School District is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Custodian to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming learning environment for students, staff, and visitors at Rome Free Academy. Qualified candidates must possess at least one year of building cleaning or maintenance experience (or an equivalent combination of experience and training). Candidates currently holding the Custodian title or meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. If not currently holding the title, appointment will be on a provisional basis pending success on the civil service exam and reachability on the eligible list. Interested applicants must apply by the closing date of September 23, 2026.

Work Schedule

Full-time

Monday through Friday

6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs routine building cleaning and semi-skilled maintenance tasks; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

This is routine manual work involving responsibility for the efficient and economical performance of cleaning and maintenance operations for school buildings, grounds and equipment. Work is performed under the general supervision of a head custodian, school principal, or other superior in accordance with established policies, but considerable leeway is permitted for the exercise of independent judgment. Supervision may be exercised over the work of subordinate cleaning or semi-skilled maintenance personnel.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

(Illustrative only)

Sweep and mop floors and stairs;

Dust desks, woodwork, furniture and other equipment;

Washes windows, walls, blackboards, sinks, and other fixtures;

Polishes furniture and metal furnishings;

Empties waste baskets, collects and disposes of rubbish;

Clears snow and ice from walks and driveways;

Mows lawns, trims shrubs, rakes leaves, and performs a variety of other grounds keeping tasks;

Operates an oil low pressure heating system including firing;

Delivers packages and messages;

Checks operation of clocks and bells;

Puts out and takes in traffic safety signs;

Arranges chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of school buildings;

Repairs window shades, replaces light bulbs, soap and towels;

Paints rooms and equipment, repairs furniture and makes minor plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repairs;

Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment, and ability to use them efficiently and economically;

Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of steam boiler equipment;

Ability to make minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs and to perform a variety of routine maintenance tasks;

Ability to follow oral and written directions;

Willingness to do custodial and other manual tasks;

Thoroughness;

Dependability;

Good physical condition.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either:

(a) One (1) year of building cleaning or maintenance experience; OR

(b) Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Civil Service Title

Custodian

Application Procedure

Applications for this position are accepted by applying through the RecruitFront "Apply Now" button. Please include an up to date resume.

For assistance with the application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at kgrosso@romecsd.org.

Job Category

Building and Grounds

Job Location

Rome Free Academy