Custodian IV​/Sanitation Plant Operator

• Position Type:
  Custodial/Maintenance/ Custodian

LOCATION: Pocahontas County High School

REPORTS TO: Head Principal, Director of Maintenance

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building principal and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314, and Pocahontas County Schools Policy 4220

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

SALARY: Based on experience and education level per Pocahontas County Schools salary schedule. See pocahontascountysc
for pay scales and benefits information. Duties may include supervising other custodian personnel

Term of employment: Upon Board approval for the remainder of the  school year. Thereafter, the term of employment shall be 261 days annually.

SHIFT: 6:00 AM-2:00PM

Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8:

Custodian IV means a person employed as a head custodian. The head custodian means a person employed to keep buildings clean and free of refuse, to operate the heating or cooling systems, and to make minor repairs.

Sanitation plant operator" means a person employed to operate and maintain a water or sewage treatment plant to ensure the safety of the plant's effluent for human consumption or environmental protection;

The Custodian IV is responsible for maintaining school buildings, facilities, and grounds in a clean, safe, sanitary, and orderly condition that supports student learning and school operations. The employee performs custodial duties, preventive maintenance, groundskeeping, minor repairs, and facility preparation activities while promoting a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors.

• High School Diploma, General Equivalent Development Certificate (GED) per West Virginia Code §18A-2-5.
• Personnel must be or have been classified in this category, or must pass the state prescribed exam for this position per West Virginia Code §18A-4-8e.
• Criminal background check per WV Code §18-5-15c.
• Possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain all licenses, certifications, and continuing education requirements necessary for the operation of public water treatment and wastewater treatment systems.
• Ability to respond to facility emergencies and perform required building inspections during school closures, inclement weather, and other non-student attendance days.
• The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description.

• Serving as Head Custodian: Coordinates, assigns, and oversees custodial operations and may provide direction and assistance to other custodial personnel to ensure buildings and grounds are maintained in a clean, safe, sanitary, and orderly condition.
• Maintaining Clean Facilities: Performs routine cleaning of classrooms, offices, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, locker rooms, gymnasiums, and other assigned areas to maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe environment.
• Maintaining Floors and Surfaces: Sweeps, vacuums, mops, scrubs, strips, waxes, buffs, and polishes floors and other surfaces using appropriate equipment and materials.
• Maintaining Restrooms: Cleans, sanitizes, and restocks restroom facilities to ensure proper hygiene and adequate supplies.
• Managing Waste Disposal: Collects, removes, and properly disposes of trash, recyclables, and other waste materials.
• Inspecting Facilities: Conducts regular inspections of buildings, grounds, mechanical rooms, utility systems, and custodial work areas to identify maintenance needs, safety concerns, and operational deficiencies.
• Operating Building Systems: Monitors and operates heating, ventilation, air conditioning, boiler, plumbing, water, wastewater, and related building systems to ensure safe and efficient operation.
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