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Become a Custodian

Become a Custodian or
Maintenance Worker

 
 
 
 
 
 

Whether you’re starting out or bringing years of skilled-trade experience with you, there are opportunities to build your skills, grow your career, and make a difference by keeping our schools safe, functional, and ready for students every day. A career with Leon County Schools can open the door to opportunities across our Facilities and Maintenance team.

Apply for our Custodian and Facilities and Maintenance Team Positions here!

Become a School-Based Custodian

Be the person who helps make sure our schools are clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for learning every day! School-Based Custodians play an essential behind-the-scenes role in creating a positive environment for students, teachers, and staff.

As a School-Based Custodian, you’ll take pride in caring for the school facility and helping keep everything running smoothly. Your responsibilities may include:

  • Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and maintaining floors and common areas
  • Cleaning and disinfecting restrooms and other high-use areas
  • Cleaning and maintaining classrooms, offices, hallways, and other school spaces
  • Performing minor repairs and reporting maintenance needs
  • Setting up and breaking down rooms for meetings, events, and activities
  •  Helping secure buildings and ensuring doors and facilities are properly maintained
  • Monitoring the facility for safety concerns and addressing or reporting issues as needed
  • Operating cleaning equipment and using supplies safely and appropriately
  • Working with school staff to help maintain a clean, comfortable, and functional learning environment

Build Your Career with Facilities & Maintenance

Do you have a skilled trade, technical background, or experience working with your hands? Leon County Schools offers opportunities to put your skills to work while helping keep our schools safe, functional, and ready for students and staff every day.

Our Facilities and Maintenance team is responsible for maintaining the buildings, systems, and infrastructure that keep our schools operating smoothly. Whether you’re an experienced tradesperson or looking to grow your skills, you can build a rewarding career while making an impact across our school community.

Explore Career Pathways

  • School-Based Custodian
  • Locksmith
  • HVAC Mechanic
  • Painter
  • Plumber
  • Carpenter
  • Mason
  • Roofer

A smiling person uses a large green push broom to clean a wide school hallway.

Put Your Skills to Work. Make an Impact Behind the Scenes.

Great schools don’t run on great teachers alone. Behind every successful school is a team of dedicated professionals who keep our buildings clean, safe, comfortable, and ready for learning.

Whether you’re maintaining a school facility, working in a skilled trade, or making sure classrooms and common spaces are clean and welcoming, your work matters every day. Our Custodial and Facilities & Maintenance teams play an essential role in creating environments where students and staff can learn, work, and thrive.

Bring your skills, experience, and pride in a job well done to Leon County Schools and become part of the team that keeps our schools moving forward.

You may work behind the scenes, but your impact is seen throughout our entire school community.