Custodian - Contractual - GCPS

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Position:
Custodian (2nd shift)

Status:
Contractual

Terms:

12 months, 40 hours per week, typically 8 hours per day (may be greater based on system needs)

Salary: $15.75 - $17.25 per hour

Supervisor:
Principal, Assistant Principal, Head Custodian, and/or Director of Facilities, Maintenance, and Operations

Availability:
Immediately

Deadline:
Open until filled; priority given to applications received by December 7, 2025

Perform custodial duties, including minor maintenance and other miscellaneous duties, to ensure that all assigned areas and the main facility are attractive, sanitary, and safe for students, staff, and other stakeholders.

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to read and perform basic math
• Ability to understand multi‑step written and oral instructions
• Ability to problem‑solve, work independently and as part of a team, and function without distractions
• Strong stakeholder (students, staff, administration, parents, general public, community agencies) service skills
• History of professionalism and strong work ethic
• Self‑motivated with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high‑pressure environment
• Ability to learn and implement proper cleaning techniques and regimens
• Ability to learn and implement minor maintenance
• Ability to operate or learn to operate and service cleaning and maintenance‑related equipment
• Physical ability to stand, sit, walk, climb stairs and ladders, balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, push, and pull
• Ability to lift and transport heavy to moderately heavy objects averaging 50‑75 lbs.
• Significant dexterity of hands and fingers
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for students, staff, and other stakeholders
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations

• Prior experience with cleaning schools, offices, and/or municipal facilities
• Knowledge of the operation and minor repair of heating, cooling, electrical, and plumbing equipment

• Participate in the general cleaning and maintenance of the school building based upon a predetermined cleaning schedule.
  • Sweep, mop, wet‑wash, and vacuum floors in assigned areas.
  • Dust furniture and clean and polish fixtures.
  • Keep wastebaskets, chalkboards, and dry erase boards clean.
  • Scrub and disinfect toilets.
  • Clean all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains.
  • Wash windows (inside and outside).
  • Maintain all assigned areas.
• Arrange furnishings and equipment for classroom activities, meetings, and events.
• Perform work at heights of up to twelve (12) feet using ladders and/or scaffolding for cleaning, changing light bulbs, replacing ceiling tiles, etc.
• Prepare school facility for daily operations (e.g., opening doors, setting and disarming security systems, raising/lowering flags).
• Help respond to safety and/or operational concerns (e.g., facility damage, alarms, inclement weather).
• Identify and report any unusual facility conditions or malfunctioning of heating, cooling, plumbing, or electrical systems.
• Take all appropriate safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Attend and actively participate in appropriate job‑related professional development.
• Contribute to the short‑term and long‑term successes of students, staff, school, and the system in general.
• Engage in life‑long learning of professional and technical knowledge by participating in appropriate training/staff development and establishing personal networks.
• Present courteous and professional demeanor at all times.
• Demonstrate proficiency, flexibility, self‑motivation, accountability and ownership, and positive demeanor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Comprehensive benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, and participation in the Maryland Retirement and Pension Plan, with optional 403(b) contributions. Employees receive paid sick leave, personal days, vacation, and access to wellness programs and employee assistance resources.

Questions:
If you have questions or require assistance accessing or completing the online application, contact the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301‑334‑8904.

Accommodation Requests:
If you are contacted for an interview, please notify the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations of any reasonable disability‑related accommodation requests.

The Garrett County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any federal, or state or local protected class. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301‑334‑8904.