Custodian

Charlotte Latin School is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Custodian to join our Facilities team beginning in Spring 2026. This role maintains a clean safe and welcoming environment for our school community. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work pays close attention to detail and enjoys contributing to a positive campus experience for students employees and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

As a Custodian you will:

Cleaning and Maintenance

• Dust pictures artwork and other surfaces to maintain a polished appearance.
• Perform routine cleaning tasks including sweeping dust mopping wet mopping and vacuuming.
• Ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of all school areas including bathrooms hallways classrooms and communal spaces to promote a healthy environment.
• Wipe and sanitize horizontal surfaces walls window sills ledges doors and door frames.
• Empty wastebaskets clean their interiors and exteriors and transport trash and recyclables to disposal areas.

Specialized Cleaning

• Conduct machine cleaning buffing stripping and refinishing of floors.
• Perform carpet extraction and bonnet cleaning to maintain fresh and hygienic carpets.
• Complete detailed cleaning and scrubbing in assigned areas as needed.

Safety and Inspections

• Inspect work areas to identify and address potential safety concerns.
• Report any immediate repair needs or supply shortages to the Supervisor promptly.

Event Support

• Assist the Special Events team with event setup and breakdown as needed.

General Duties

• Replenish cleaning and maintenance supplies to ensure readiness.
• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor or School Administration.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; and two years of related experience preferred.
• Experience in school cleaning or custodial work is highly desirable.

Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Proficient in basic arithmetic operations including addition subtraction multiplication and division.
• Ability to compute rate ratio and percent.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to complete detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Demonstrates reliability accountability and a strong work ethic.
• Adheres to the highest level of professionalism
• Maintain a philosophical alignment with our core values which can be found on our website: including a commitment to promoting diversity equity and inclusion

Working Conditions and Environment

• Intermittently lift carry push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Continuously see sit balance grasp and have repetitive use of arms wrists hands and fingers; and some fine finger dexterity.
• Frequently talk and hear.
• Intermittently stand stoop bend twist crouch kneel crawl walk climb stairs step stools and ladders operate foot and hand controls squeeze and reach above shoulders.
• Exposure to dust chemicals fumes flammables grease dirt stacked materials electrical equipment machinery low to medium noise levels and moderate indoor temperatures of heat and cold.
• Long or odd hours as needed.
• Individuals must also be able to safely operate a golf cart or similar vehicle.