Custodian III 2026-2027 SY

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III 2026-2027 SY

JobID:

60386

Position Type:

Custodial/Maintenance/ Custodian Date Posted:

3/27/2026

Location:

Duval PK-8

Closing Date:

04/17/2026

County:

Lincoln County Schools

JOB DESCRIPTION CUSTODIAN III A RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To perform duties that relate to the appearance, repair and general care of school grounds in the school system. 2. To perform the operation of small heating plant. 3. To keep buildings and grounds clean and free of refuse. 4. To ensure the care, maintenance, protection and preservation of the buildings, its contents and the school grounds. 5. To conduct himself/herself in such manner to have a wholesome influence on pupils.

B. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHERS

1. Under direct supervision of the principal of the building in which he/she is employed and under the direction of the Maintenance Director. 2. During summer months the Maintenance Director, in cooperation with the principal, shall have supervision over custodians to accomplish tasks within the school district.

C. HOW SELECTED

1. Application 2. Interview 3. Recommendation by County Superintendent 4. Employed by the Board of Education

D. QUALIFICATIONS

1. Physically and mentally capable of performing tasks within the job description. 2. Must have obtained a High School Diploma or GED 3. Successful passage of the State Competency Test for Custodians or holds or has held the classification as a Custodian

E. FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS

1. The Custodian shall be neatly dressed and shall maintain a high standard of personal cleanliness. He/she shall refrain from the use of objectionable language and shall be tactful, congenial and courteous in his /her contacts with pupils, teachers, co-workers and the general public. 2. Whenever a Custodian finds out that he/she is unable to be on the job, he/she shall notify the building principal and the Central Office at the earliest moment. 3. The Custodian shall not leave his/her work assignment during working hours unless his/her absence has been approved by the building principal. 4. The Custodian shall have general supervision of and be directly responsible for the care, maintenance, protection and preservation of his/her school building and the contents thereof He/she shall see that his/her buildings and grounds are all times maintained in a satisfactory condition for school use and occupancy. 5. He/she shall keep all doors and windows locked when the building is not in use. 6. He/she shall keep the snow off the steps of the buildings and walks inside the school premises. Walks shall be cleaned by 8:00 a.m. 7. The Custodian has the serious responsibility of preventing accidents and to protect the buildings and property against fire hazards and deterioration through the means of daily inspections of buildings and grounds, taking the initiative in making minor repairs, and the prompt reporting to his/her principal of the need for major repairs. 8. The Custodian reports immediately any unsafe, and/or adverse condition to his/ her immediate supervisor. 9. The Custodian shall maintain constant vigilance against conditions and practices which offer the threats of fire in the building and on the grounds. Burnable rubbish, papers, and waste shall be disposed of daily. He/she shall be responsible for the care and maintenance of all fire extinguishers and the-fire-prevention devices and be able to know the correct method of using various fire equipment in case of fire emergency. 10. The Custodian, in his/her inspections, shall be on the alert to either faulty construction, faulty equipment or faulty furnishings with particular reference to any indication of sagging ceilings, loose ceiling tiles, loosened lighting fixtures, loose panes of glass, loose blackboards, loose overhead door closures, bookcases, shelving, defective and loosened tracks, hangers and chains on stage furnishings, window drapes and blinds, window shades and all other furnishings in order to make certain that there is not a danger of falling objects in building. 11. The Custodian shall be in charge of small heating plants and shall be responsible for the heating and ventilation of the building. He/she shall check all areas of the building for adequate heat and insure that temperatures are maintained at a level as approved by the Board of Education for both school and non-school periods. The custodian shall be responsible for preventing freezing of pipes, for the efficient operation of the heating system, and for insuring that there is a sufficient amount of fuel on hand at all times. 12. The custodian shall be responsible for the care of school grounds, including lawns, shrubbery, trees, paved surfaces, playground, equipment, storm drains, sewage disposal system, and the overall cleanliness of grounds, including the removal of litter, rubbish, stone, paper and other debris each day. He/she shall see that grass and weeds are trimmed or removed from edges and crevices of walks. 13. Sweep, dust and otherwise clean the interior and exterior of the buildings as established by yearly, monthly and daily schedules. It is the custodian's responsibility to secure a cleaning schedule from the principal. 14. Writing on walls, doors and buildings shall be promptly removed daily. 15. Custodians shall inspect each toilet and restroom four times daily, keeping them equipped with supplies, clean and in sanitary condition. When cleaning restrooms of the sex opposite the custodian, assure that the restroom is vacant. 16. The Custodian shall clean blackboards as frequently as necessary and keep chalk troughs and erasers free from heavy collections of chalk. 17. Special attention shall be given to the condition of floors. Floors shall be buffed by machine, particularly corridors, as frequently as possible, but at least once a week. 18. Window shades shall be adjusted to a uniform height in all rooms during the daily cleaning operations. 19. Custodians shall exhibit regular attendance punctuality. 20. Custodians shall insure that a reasonable amount of custodial supplies are on hand. He/shall initiate a request for supplies by presenting the proper form to the principal. 21. The Custodian shall exclude from the building and grounds all persons who are not there on legitimate business and shall apprehend and file a complaint against all persons found prowling around the school premises or found damaging the property. 22. The Custodian shall not receive visits from relatives or friends in the school except on emergency.

• He/she shall not permit persons to loiter in or around the school premises at any time.

23. The Custodians shall perform all additional services required by the principal in the maintenance of the school.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

: Custodian III will be 205 days,

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board Policy on Evaluation of Service Personnel Salary based on experience, classification, and education level per county BOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation. (Revised 12-2-99) Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 4/14/2026 1:40:47 AM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions

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