FT/PT Custodians- Dawson County Schools

Dawson County Schools

Pay rate based on previous roles and responsibilities.

Starting Pay for New Employees: $14.00/hr

Every job within a school district is important! An HES custodian plays an essential role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of school facilities, ensuring every school day runs smoothly and students can focus on learning. In addition to regular building maintenance functions, the school custodian provides direct support to classroom teachers in set up and maintenance of furniture and equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sweep, mop, and vacuum.
• Clean vents, screens, furniture, drinking fountains, window blinds, brass, and other interior fixtures
• Wash interior and exterior windows and glass doors.
• Sweep entryways and empty trashcans immediately outside building entrances.
• Clean restrooms, plunger sinks, and toilets, and replenish supplies.
• Complete work requests to notify management of needed repair work.
• Organize and supply custodial closets as needed.
• Additional job-related duties as required by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Able to read, write, and comprehend at a level appropriate to the duties of the position
• Good interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work with a diverse group of people
• Willingness to learn
• Criminal background check

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - - - Must be able to:

• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to push, pull, stand, bend, stoop, and kneel
• Walk up to 8 hours per day (breaks included)
• Climb ladders, scaffolds up to 6’ high, and stairs
• Able to use basic hand tools

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HES is a premier national provider of facilities management services focused 100% on educational institutions. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, HES builds best-in-class programs for custodial, maintenance, grounds, and landscaping services. With hundreds of years of combined facilities experience, the HES leadership team is comprised of results-oriented, hands-on executives and facilities experts who give school facilities their full attention. Whether for a grounds and landscaping program, custodial services, or maintenance solutions, HES will change the way you look at facilities management.

Founded in 1972, HES has a proven track record of working successfully and exclusively in the educational environment, maintaining a singular focus on facilities management, undistracted by competing priorities. HES has earned the trust of over 150 education partners across 29 states. We employ 13,000 dedicated team members and maintain more than 200 million square feet daily.