Custodian

Openings as of 8/29/2026 Hampshire County Schools

• Job
• Position Type:
  Custodial/Maintenance/Custodian
• Date Posted: 8/27/2026
• Location:
  
  South Branch Elementary
• Closing Date: 09/02/2026
• County:
  Hampshire County Schools

Multiple locations:
South Branch Elementary, The Central Board Office, Transportation Department.

Schedule:

12:00-8:00 PM Daily.

Position:
Custodian I, II, III, IV

Immediate

Supervisor:
Principal

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

EMPLOYMENT:
Term:
Minimum 240 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8; extended employment days may be established by HCBOE; extended employment terms may be established by HCBOE.

SALARY:
Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with Hampshire County Salary Schedule, Pay Grade A, B, C or D, commensurate with experience and education level plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.

EVALUATION:
Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314, and HCBOE Evaluation Policy for Service Personnel.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Custodian keeps the county buildings in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program. The custodian performs assigned custodial duties and repairs and receives supervision from the building administrator, and if applicable, the head custodian.

Custodian I means personnel employed to keep buildings clean and free of refuse;
Custodian II means personnel employed as a watchman or groundsman;
Custodian III means personnel employed to keep buildings clean and free of refuse, to operate the heating or cooling systems, and to make minor repairs;
Custodian IV means personnel employed as head custodians. In addition to providing services as defined in Custodian IV their duties may include supervising other custodian personnel.

• High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5;
• Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c;
• Meet the definition of "Qualifications" in WV Code §18A-4-8b;
• Demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8e (state approved competency test) as required.

• Effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff, and the general public
• Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations consistent with the duties of the position
• Interface effectively with other departments, school personnel, other maintenance staff, and business contacts from outside the county
• Pass the written and performance tests that are directly related to the position
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and community
• Perform duties in full compliance with all county requirements and the Board of Education Policies
• Read and comply with labels and safety warnings on cleaning agents and hazardous materials
• Perform strenuous physical activity related to custodial duties
• Work under minimal or no supervision and be flexible; be an effective self-starter
• Complete necessary training and in-service as required by the county
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists consistent with the duties of this position
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Maintains regular attendance
• Cleans classrooms, offices, libraries, restrooms, and common areas including but not limited to chalkboards, dusting, emptying trash receptacles, vacuuming and washing windows
• Scrubs, mops, disinfects, and polishes hard-surfaced floors in restroom, cafeteria, hallways, classrooms, etc. as required including regular waxing
• Disinfects all water fountains, floors in the restroom, commodes, urinals, and sinks every day
• Maintains an inventory and requisition of janitorial supplies and equipment and informs the head custodian of needs in advance so as not to hinder the continued performance of the building custodial duties
• Moves furniture or…