Chattooga County Schools Looking For Custodians

The Chattooga County School System is looking to hire full-time and part-time custodians for positions at Leroy Massey Elementary School and Lyerly Elementary School.

At Leroy Massey Elementary, both full-time and part-time positions are available. The 208-day positions call for employees to work 9.25 hours per day, Tuesday through Friday. The full-time position is eligible for benefits including sick leave, vacation leave, retirement and insurance.

A part-time custodian is also needed at Lyerly Elementary School. That position is for 208 days and requires 4.5 hours per day, Tuesday through Friday. The Lyerly position is not eligible for benefits.

A high school diploma or GED is preferred. Duties include cleaning and maintaining school buildings and grounds.

Applications are available through the Chattooga County Board of Education Superintendent’s Office or through the school system’s website under District Services and Human Resources.

Completed applications should be submitted to Dawn Campbell, Human Resources Director, Chattooga County Board of Education, 33 Middle School Road in Summerville. Applicants will also be required to complete professional reference forms and authorization for a background check and fingerprinting.

For additional information, contact the Chattooga County Board of Education at 706-859-3043.

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The Chattooga County Board of Education is accepting applications for a Maintenance Technician position to help ensure school facilities throughout the district remain safe and operating efficiently.

The full-time position is benefits eligible and follows a 208-day work schedule each school year. Employees work a four-day schedule with most Mondays off and participate in a rotating on-call schedule to respond to after-hours emergencies. Pay is based on certifications and experience, with wages up to $27.21 per hour.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED along with HVAC certification and/or electrical technician experience. Candidates should also have working knowledge of building maintenance trades, be able to work independently or as part of a team, climb ladders or scaffolding, lift heavy objects, possess a valid driver’s license, and successfully complete fingerprinting and a criminal background check.

Applications are available through the Superintendent’s Office or online at www.chattooga.k12.ga.us by selecting Menu, District Services, then Human Resources.

Completed applications should be submitted to Dawn Campbell, Human Resources Director, at the Chattooga County Board of Education, 33 Middle School Road, Summerville, Georgia 30747.

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