Lead Custodian - Murray Elementary School

Lead Custodian - Murray Elementary School

Albemarle County Public Schools Building Services - Charlottesville, Virginia

Open in Google Maps

Job : 5669178

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Lead Custodian —
Murray Elementary School

Status: Full-time

ACPS employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellness program, discounts on gym memberships, and more. Check our website to learn more about our Division and our Schools.

This position performs routine cleaning and sanitizing in an assigned area of a school building by following prescribed cleaning frequencies. Under limited supervision, this position is also responsible for floor maintenance, furniture relocation, and maintaining the immediate perimeter of the school building. Shift work may be required.

General Definition of Work: This position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the maintenance and cleaning of buildings to ensure a safe, clean, and functional learning environment. Manages a team of custodians, assigns tasks, and ensures work is completed efficiently and to APPA Level 2 cleanliness standards. Performs routine cleaning and maintenance, ensures safety regulation compliance, manages inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, and conducts regular inspections to address deficiencies.

Communicates with other departments and building occupants to address needs and concerns. This position is designated as “Essential Personnel,” requiring reporting to the job site during emergencies such as snow, inclement weather, or other emergency situations.

Essential Functions:

• Opens and/or secures buildings
• Inspects buildings for safety and cleanliness; refers deficiencies to appropriate personnel; conducts monthly safety reviews and submits reports to the Assistant Director for Custodial Services
• Checks heating and cooling adequacy; refers deficiencies to Building Services
• Interacts with and counsels custodians on minor conflicts; refers serious infractions to the Custodial Zone Manager or Assistant Director for Custodial Services
• Approves and submits time records
• Schedules custodial coverage for weekend events
• Coordinates work, schedules, and information with evening custodial staff and leadership
• Maintains working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook for daily email monitoring and correspondence
• Receives deliveries, checks packing slips for accuracy, reports discrepancies to the Assistant Director for Custodial Services
• Evaluates practices and facilities to address safety concerns and enforce a culture of safety
• Investigates complaints and follows up with appropriate personnel
• Follows ACPS Building Services guidelines for ordering custodial supplies
• Assists Building Manager with annual performance evaluations
• Performs routine cleaning tasks with prescribed chemicals and equipment (trash/recycling removal, sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, restroom sanitation, glass/fixtures cleaning, restocking supplies, sanitizing drinking fountains, walls, vents, chalkboards, baseboards, and other tasks)
• Maintains and stores equipment and supplies properly
• Responds to requests from building occupants (e.g., setting up meetings, moving furniture, receiving deliveries)
• Assists in training and onboarding new custodial staff
• Reviews, submits, and monitors work orders; regularly meets with administrators to review work orders
• Responds to accidents or potential safety hazards
• Performs minor maintenance tasks; refinishes or restores resilient floor tile as required; maintains carpet by machine extraction and cleaning
• Maintains building perimeter (sweeping, mowing, gardening tasks, snow removal)
• Monitors Floating Custodians’ performance and provides feedback
• Performs other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to follow oral and written directions, work independently and in a team; general knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment (including heavy commercial cleaning equipment); strong customer service principles; awareness of safety…