Hillsborough County Public Schools is hiring: Custodian in Town of Florida

Summary

Night crew: 3:00pm to 11:30pm. The Custodian will perform daily cleaning, minor maintenance, yard duties, and assigned tasks in order to provide a clean and healthy learning environment in all school district facilities.

District Expectations

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is expected as part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.
• Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes, and burnish floors, vacuums and shampoos carpets, cleans and dusts surfaces, cleans and sanitizes restrooms, disposes of waste daily, and maintains custodial closets.
• Performs minor non-cleaning maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, toilet seats, unclogging toilets, changing ceiling tiles, touching up paint, securing windows, delivering supplies, setting up for facility activities/meetings, and assembling/moving furniture.
• Follows lawn and facility maintenance programs (mowing, weeding, weed-eating, edging, trimming, fertilizing, minor plant replacement, mulching, cleaning sidewalks/curbs, watering, pressure washing, graffiti removal).
• Opens or closes and secures facilities, including gates, doors, windows, and alarm systems. Turns on/off lights and ensures grounds and facilities are free of debris and hazards. Responds to emergencies by securing the perimeter.
• Works independently or as part of a custodial crew, demonstrates tact and cooperation, maintains a positive attitude, supports co-workers, and helps resolve conflicts.
• Assumes modified duties and responsibilities of Head Custodian or Custodial Crew Leader in the event of absence or vacancy.
• Possesses basic English language skills.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Notes

Responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Other Information

• Attendance & Punctuality: Schedule time off in advance, begin work on time, and keep absences within guidelines. Ensure responsibilities are covered when absent. Arrive at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability: Respond to requests for service, follow instructions, and take responsibility for actions. Meet attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Job Knowledge: Demonstrate required skills and knowledge, learn and apply new skills, stay informed of developments, work with minimal supervision, understand how the job relates to others, and use resources effectively.
• Personal Appearance: Dress appropriately, stay well-groomed, wear district-provided uniform daily.
• Safety & Security: Follow safety procedures, report unsafe conditions, use equipment properly, and determine appropriate actions beyond guidelines.
• Teamwork: Balance team and individual responsibilities, consider others’ views, give and receive feedback, contribute to a positive team environment.

Equal Opportunity

School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political beliefs, social/family background, disability, or age. The district may give preference to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

Experience & Certifications

• Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible experience in large-scale housekeeping, custodial, or building and grounds maintenance.
• Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: New and current employees are encouraged to complete the Custodial Operations Career Advancement training program through Hillsborough County Public Schools.

Skills

• Language: Reads and comprehends simple instructions and short correspondence; writes simple correspondence; basic working English.
• Mathematical: Add/subtract two-digit numbers; multiply/divide with tens and hundreds; understand units of money, weight, volume, and distance.
• Reasoning: Apply common sense to carry out simple instructions; handle standardized situations with limited variables.
• Computer: Use internal HCPS email system and district website as appropriate.

Physical Demands

• Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, crawling, handling, keyboarding, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, near/far/color vision, depth perception.
• Lifting: Up to 55 pounds; over 55 pounds requires a 2-person lift.
• Reaching: With both hands; overhead.
• Environmental Conditions: Noise level moderate; exposure to extreme temperatures, cleaning chemicals, vibration, heavy equipment, moving parts, electrical hazards, fumes or airborne particles.

Application Closing

All job postings close at 7:00 p.m. on the posted Closing Date. Applications must be submitted before this deadline. Active application status and notification from the Application Center are required to be considered or interviewed for any posted position.

Current Employee Instructions

• Not currently an employee? Apply by clicking the Apply button.
• Current employees seeking transfer or promotion must apply through the employee experience page and may need to satisfy minimum requirements for the target position.

Salary

Job postings include salary ranges; see district salary schedules at the provided links.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Primary and Secondary Education

Note: This description is provided for reference and may be updated by the district.