Area Middle School_ Custodian (Freedom MS) 2025-2026

Freedom Middle School is seeking a Custodian who has high expectations and standards, and understands the importance of teamwork and maintaining a clean environment for our students to learn. The candidate must have the ability to operate cleaning machines such as buffers, scrubbers, vacuums, and an understanding of the essential procedures of cleaning and sanitizing. The selected candidate must have the ability to carry out all assigned tasks in a manner of excellence to ensure a safe and clean learning environment for all stakeholders. The candidate must also be able to work cooperatively with the team in a professional manner.

Salary Grade/Schedule: Unified 106

Salary Schedules: Click Here

The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Title: Custodian

Ensure the cleanliness, sanitation, and upkeep of all areas within assigned buildings, including educational facilities, to maintain a safe and healthy environment for occupants. Perform deep cleaning and floor maintenance during school closures, working under direct supervision as an entry-level individual contributor.

Essential Functions

The following duties are representative for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Maintain cleanliness of school facilities, including classrooms, restrooms, hallways, cafeterias, and outdoor areas, to ensure they are clean and presentable.
• Perform a variety of cleaning tasks such as sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and trash removal.
• Restock restroom supplies regularly and manage inventory of cleaning materials and equipment to maintain facility standards.
• Set up and clean cafeteria spaces for food service operations while adhering to hygiene standards.
• Move furniture and equipment as required for various school activities or functions in a timely manner.
• Work collaboratively with other custodial staff and school personnel to accomplish tasks based on established standard operating procedures.
• Remain on-site during periods when the building is authorized for special activities to provide necessary support services.
• Respond promptly to cleaning maintenance requests from the school community, including emergency cleaning tasks when needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Custodian

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
  
  

Custodian Train Crew

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Employees must complete the internal training program upon hire.
  
  

Custodian Tech

• Must enroll in the GED and IET program within six (6) months of hire is required.
• Successful completion of the GED and IET program within 12 months of hire is required.