Shelby County Schools

Custodial Worker

Posted Date 1 day ago(1/9/2026 10:48 PM)
Location Name
Maintenance Warehouse
Salary Min
USD $15.50/Hr.
Category
Business Operations
# of Openings
2
Close Date
1/16/2026
Subject
Not Applicable - Non-Instructional Position

Purpose and Scope

OVERVIEW

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis-Shelby County area. The reality is that we can do better for kids, and we will with the right leaders in place. The most successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are:

  • Courageous Thinkers & Doers: Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation.
  • Solutions-Oriented: See the possibilities, demonstrate the capacity to synthesize information and adjust short and long-term goals, and consistently find a window when doors close to deliver measurable results for kids and families.
  • High-Performing Gamechangers: Leader of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people-centered data-informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyperfocus on removing stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many of our students.

 

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of the Principal, Building Engineer, Lead Custodial Worker, and Zone Supervisor. Employees in this position perform various routine and special custodial assignments required to ensure a clean and safe learning environment for students in Memphis Shelby County Schools.

                 

Essential Job Functions

  1. Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and renews floor surfaces utilizing floor scrubbing and polishing machines, vacuum cleaners, shampoo machines and other motorized cleaning equipment.
  2.  Cleans door mats, boiler flues, light fixtures, lamps, window shades/blinds, drinking fountains, chalkboards, walls, rails, heating/air-conditioning units and trash containers as instructed.
  3.  Dusts/polishes furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, windowsills, doors, trim and related furnishings.
  4.  Washes and/or cleans interior and exterior window and door glass.
  5.  Turns in sweeping mop heads, wet mop heads and wiping cloths for washing at Mop Laundry.
  6.  Cleans and services lavatories, restrooms, locker rooms and shower rooms.
  7.  Removes broken glass, paper, and debris from grounds, play areas and parking lots.
  8.  Cleans cooling towers and changes air filters.
  9.  Sweeps or shovels snow and ice from outside steps, walks, fire escapes, building entrance and connecting walks as required.
  10.   Collects wastepaper, boxes, and other debris; empties into appropriate outside waste containers.
  11.  Moves furniture such as teacher's desks, file cabinets, bookcases, tables, chairs, student desks, and miscellaneous items and equipment as instructed.
  12.  Replace burned out lamps, broken windows, door glass, window shades and blinds as instructed.
  13. Perfoms duties that require the use of ladders.
  14.  Reports to supervisor, items that need repair, or any unsafe equipment or condition.
  15. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education - Minimum of tenth (10th) grade Must be able to understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions.  Some commercial or institution housekeeping experience desirable but not required.

 

Degree Equivalency Formula:

Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master’s Degree=6 years plus required years of experience. 

 

Additional Job Details

HOURS AND TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

Five (5) hours or eight (8) hours per day.
Nine (9) months or twelve (12) months per year.

Location: Zone 1 Schools

Most custodial work is performed inside; however, some duties must be performed outside under varying conditions.

Must be physically able to perform all duties required by this position.

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