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General Maintenance​/Custodian III – Anticipated

Job in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, 25364, USA
Listing for: West Virginia Department of Education
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-10
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Building Maintenance, Facility Maintenance, Maintenance Worker, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below

General Maintenance/Custodian III – Anticipated

Assigned to Maintenance Department. Works as a helper to skilled maintenance employees and performs minor repairs to equipment and buildings of the county school system. Reports to Supervisor of Maintenance.

Job Goal:
Works as a helper to skilled maintenance employees and performs minor repairs to equipment and buildings of the county school system.

Qualifications:

  • Knowledge and work experience in the area of general maintenance.
  • Pass the approved West Virginia Service Personnel Test for General Maintenance.
  • Possess a high school diploma or GED.
  • Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
  • Willing and able to work a flexible schedule.
  • Willing to participate in the required asbestos training and removal process.
  • A clear and consistent record of positive behavior that includes consistency in presenting a positive image of education both within and outside education.
  • This job is classified as requiring heavy to very heavy work capacity.
  • Any combination of training and experience which would lead to successful employment as a maintenance person.

Essential Functions of the Position:

  • Maintain positive work habits.
  • Perform duties efficiently and productively.
  • Maintain and upgrade skills.
  • Assist in loading and unloading trucks.
  • Assist in performing hot and cold roof repair and replacement.
  • Assist in performing sidewalk concrete repair.
  • Assist in performing blacktop repair.
  • Assist in performing repair of gym equipment, bleachers, curtains, etc.
  • Assist in performing window repair, replace broken glass and new window replacement.
  • Assist in performing repairs such as burning metal, layout, boiler removal, etc.
  • Perform grounds work such as mowing grass, trimming shrubs, snow removal, etc.
  • Assist in performing repairs on chain link fence, handrails, gates, etc.
  • Assist in performing general masonry work.
  • Assist in performing preventive maintenance in the areas of plumbing, electricity, carpentry, and roofing.
  • Promote high standards of safety and good housekeeping methods in all work connected areas.
  • Be able to climb and perform work at heights above six foot.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Facilities and Maintenance.

Term of Employment: 261 Days Salary per Ohio County Schools Salary Schedule

Custodian III

Reports to Principal. Under the immediate supervision of the principal, is responsible for performing a variety of cleaning and minor maintenance tasks in a school building; perform related duties as required. To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to learn, play and develop.

Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in janitorial work.
  • Knowledge of swimming pool maintenance.
  • Able to operate HVAC, Fire alarm and Water Systems.
  • Ability to repair and clean carpet and tile.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to perform self-assessments of job completion and complete the necessary forms to verify.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Willing to work a flexible schedule.
  • Have an outstanding attendance record with minimized absences.
  • High School Diploma or GED preferred.
  • This job is classified as requiring a medium-heavy work capacity.
  • Pass the approved West Virginia Service Personnel Tests for Custodian.
  • Any combination of training and experience which would lead to successful employment as a Custodian III.

Essential Functions for the Job:

  • Sweep, scrub, wax and oil floors in classrooms and hallways and clean soiled carpet.
  • Wash blackboards and change erasers.
  • Wash walls and windows, fixtures in restrooms, drinking fountains and wash basins.
  • Remove damaged areas of carpet and replace damaged torn areas only.
  • Cut out and replace old carpet with new patches.
  • Take down flag each day; dust-mop stairs and hallways; dust and wax furniture, radiators and window sills.
  • Empty trash receptacles; replace hand towels in restrooms, burned out bulbs and tubes; replenish classroom supplies.
  • Operate floor buffer and wet pickup machine.
  • Should have knowledge or be able and willing to learn HVAC System, Fire Alarm System and Water System.
  • Lock buildings and rooms as instructed.
  • Load and unload trucks as assigned.
  • Move and rearrange furniture as directed; polish furniture and hardware.
  • Shovel snow and cut grass as assigned.
  • Replace broken glass and perform other minor maintenance work.
  • Sweep sidewalks and pick up litter on school grounds.
  • Maintain proper room temperatures at all times.
  • Inspect building before leaving to make certain all is under control and carry out building checks on the weekends.
  • Promote the safety, health and comfort of the students and employees.
  • Participate in in-service training as directed.
  • Maintain positive work habits.
  • Perform duties efficiently and productively.
  • Maintain and/or upgrade skills.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the Principal.

Term of Employment: 261 days

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