CPR & First Aid Training for Custodians
Protecting Schools Beyond Maintenance, Lifesaving Skills for Custodial Teams.
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Custodians and maintenance staff play a vital role in keeping schools safe, clean, and functional. From monitoring hallways to repairing facilities, they are present throughout the campus — and often among the first to notice when a student, staff member, or visitor experiences a medical emergency.
Emergencies can happen anywhere: a staff member collapsing in a hallway, a student choking in the cafeteria, or a contractor suffering an injury on school grounds. According to the American Heart Association, nearly 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of hospitals each year. Survival rates more than double when CPR and AED use are provided immediately. That’s why Attentive Safety offers Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED training tailored specifically for custodians and maintenance staff. This program equips facility personnel with the skills, knowledge, and certification needed to respond quickly and effectively in emergencies. Why This Training Matters for Custodians & Maintenance Staff
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Frequently Asked Questions – CPR & First Aid for Custodians & Maintenance Staff
Q: Why should custodians and maintenance staff receive CPR and First Aid training?
A: Custodians and maintenance teams cover every part of the school campus and are often the first to encounter emergencies. Certification ensures they can respond quickly to incidents such as cardiac arrest, choking, or sudden illness before EMS arrives.
Q: What certification do custodians receive after training?
A: Participants earn a two-year American Heart Association Heartsaver K-12 CPR AED certification card, recognized by schools and districts across Georgia.
Q: How long does the training take?
A: The course typically lasts 2–3 hours and includes same-day certification so staff are ready to serve immediately.
Q: Are schools required to have certified custodial staff?
A: Many Georgia school systems require or strongly recommend that custodians and maintenance staff hold current CPR and First Aid certification to meet safety and compliance standards.
Q: Can the entire facilities team be trained together?
A: Yes. Attentive Safety offers on-site group training for full custodial and maintenance teams, as well as daily classes at our Marietta and Doraville locations.
Q: What types of emergencies does the training prepare staff for?
A: The course covers CPR, AED use, choking response, and first aid for burns, bleeding, falls, allergic reactions, and other incidents common in school environments.
A: Custodians and maintenance teams cover every part of the school campus and are often the first to encounter emergencies. Certification ensures they can respond quickly to incidents such as cardiac arrest, choking, or sudden illness before EMS arrives.
Q: What certification do custodians receive after training?
A: Participants earn a two-year American Heart Association Heartsaver K-12 CPR AED certification card, recognized by schools and districts across Georgia.
Q: How long does the training take?
A: The course typically lasts 2–3 hours and includes same-day certification so staff are ready to serve immediately.
Q: Are schools required to have certified custodial staff?
A: Many Georgia school systems require or strongly recommend that custodians and maintenance staff hold current CPR and First Aid certification to meet safety and compliance standards.
Q: Can the entire facilities team be trained together?
A: Yes. Attentive Safety offers on-site group training for full custodial and maintenance teams, as well as daily classes at our Marietta and Doraville locations.
Q: What types of emergencies does the training prepare staff for?
A: The course covers CPR, AED use, choking response, and first aid for burns, bleeding, falls, allergic reactions, and other incidents common in school environments.
What Custodians & Maintenance Staff Are Saying
“I work in the hallways and mechanical rooms every day, and I never expected to need CPR training. But after completing this course, I feel confident I can step in if a student or staff member needs help.”
– Mr. Johnson, Custodian, Cobb County
“Our entire maintenance crew went through Attentive Safety’s CPR and First Aid program. The instructors made the class clear and practical, and now we know how to handle emergencies anywhere on campus.”
– Ms. Rivera, Facilities Manager, Atlanta
“During a school event, a parent collapsed in the lobby. Because of the training I received, I was able to act quickly while EMS was on the way. That moment showed me how important this certification is.”
– Mr. Davis, Maintenance Staff, Marietta
– Mr. Johnson, Custodian, Cobb County
“Our entire maintenance crew went through Attentive Safety’s CPR and First Aid program. The instructors made the class clear and practical, and now we know how to handle emergencies anywhere on campus.”
– Ms. Rivera, Facilities Manager, Atlanta
“During a school event, a parent collapsed in the lobby. Because of the training I received, I was able to act quickly while EMS was on the way. That moment showed me how important this certification is.”
– Mr. Davis, Maintenance Staff, Marietta
