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Fred Littleton – early shift

   Littleton started working in the district in 2010, relocating from Phoenix, Arizona. Though he is a man of few words, he brings a laid back attitude and a good sense of humor to his work.

   “It’s an easy job, a fun job,” he said. “We have some good kids here. Good staff, teachers and everybody. It’s a good place to go to work.”

   Being injured this year means he is currently on light duty, but he is looking forward to returning to his regular routine. Like many of the other custodians, one of the hardest parts of his job is maintaining the restrooms.

   “The restrooms, that’s the number one thing that they tear up and just destroy,” Littleton said, shaking his head. “I don’t know why anyone would get a kick out of going in a restroom and tearing up a restroom.”

   Despite the challenges, Littleton enjoys his work and his interactions with coworkers and students.

   “We’re not janitors, we’re custodians, and we’re here to serve a purpose,” he said with pride. “We’re all here to serve a purpose. Y’all are here to learn, and we’re here to help y’all throughout the day and keep the campus clean.”

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Fred Littleton – early shift