POSITION: Delta Elementary School 

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Full-Time, 12-Month Position

 

SALARY: Level II Schedule 2 MPSD Pay Scale; Based on verified years of relevant work experience in the field

 

WORK SCHEDULE 
The selected candidate must be willing and able to work a late afternoon to early evening shift. Specific work hours will be discussed during the interview process and may vary based on school and district needs. 

 

APPLICATION PERIOD

August 6, 2026 – August 20, 2026 (until position is filled)
Interested applicants must complete an online application through the PowerSchool Applicant Tracking System and submit all required documentation before the application deadline. Applications will be reviewed as received. Early application is encouraged. 

Qualified applicants who submit a complete application packet will be contacted by the Department Supervisor regarding the interview process.

 

JOB SUMMARY

Morehouse Elementary School is seeking a dependable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented School Custodian to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming learning environment for students, staff, and visitors. The custodian is responsible for performing routine cleaning, sanitation, maintenance support, and facility preparation duties while adhering to district policies, safety standards, and established procedures. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clean and sanitize classrooms, offices, restrooms, hallways, cafeterias, and other assigned areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and maintain floors and surfaces.
• Empty trash receptacles and dispose of waste appropriately.
• Replenish restroom and custodial supplies as needed.
• Clean windows, doors, walls, and fixtures.
• Assist with setting up and breaking down facilities for special events, meetings, and school activities.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, vandalism, or security issues to the appropriate supervisor.
• Ensure school buildings and grounds are maintained in a safe, orderly, and presentable condition.
• Follow all district safety procedures, cleaning protocols, and security requirements.
• Operate custodial equipment and cleaning tools safely and effectively.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or supervisor.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED preferred. 
- Previous custodial, janitorial, maintenance, or related experience preferred but not required. 
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. 
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision. 

- Reliable attendance and punctuality. 

- Ability to maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, and the public. 

PHYCIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and carry. 
- Lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds. 
- Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. 
- Operate cleaning equipment and use custodial supplies safely. 
- Perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the workday. 

REQUIRED PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all district hiring requirements, which may include criminal background checks and fingerprinting, drug screening, verification of employment eligibility, verification of education and work history, and any additional requirements established by MPSD and Louisiana law.

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Morehouse Parish School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law.