Custodian

Role overview

Dr. W. J. Creel Elementary School is hiring a Custodian to help keep the campus clean, safe, and welcoming. This role is based at 2000 Glenwood Drive, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and is part of the Classified staff pay structure at Grade 15. The starting rate is $15.85 per hour.

Primary purpose

The main objective of this position is to maintain a positive school environment by supporting cleanliness, safety, and general upkeep across buildings, grounds, and equipment.

Key duties

This is physically demanding work that includes routine housekeeping, domestic tasks, gardening, and grounds care around school facilities and related buildings. Work is generally carried out under close supervision, with instructions that are detailed and specific. Tasks are reviewed during performance and after completion. When direct supervision is limited, the work follows an established routine.

Knowledge and abilities

The role calls for practical familiarity with maintenance equipment used on the job, along with an understanding of cleaning chemicals and their proper use. The position requires someone who can carry out heavy manual work and manage a full workday at a demanding pace.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a valid Florida Driver License and demonstrate general knowledge of the maintenance equipment used in this type of work.

Working conditions

This position involves heavy work, meaning the employee may need to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Job details

Job Number: 000775
School Year: 2027 FY
Status: Open to all applicants
Contract length: 12 months
Daily hours: 4.5
Application deadline: 07/03/2026
Expected start date: 07/06/2026

Additional information

This posting is for a support personnel role. Instructional subject, career and technology education subject, and coaching activity are not applicable. The information provided is intended to describe the general nature and level of work associated with this classification.