Lead Custodian - Mountain View Primary Elementary School

Lead Custodian – Mountain View Primary Elementary School

Albemarle County Public Schools Building Services – Charlottesville, Virginia

Job : 5669175

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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 work in cleaning/sanitizing an assigned area of a school building following prescribed cleaning frequencies. Under limited supervision, it also manages 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. It manages a team of custodians, assigns tasks, ensures efficient completion to APPA Level 2 cleanliness standards, performs routine and maintenance cleaning, ensures compliance with safety regulations, manages inventory, and conducts inspections to identify and address deficiencies. It also communicates with other departments and occupants to address needs and concerns.

This position is designated as “Essential Personnel,” requiring employees to report during emergency situations.

• Opens and/or secures buildings
• Inspects building(s) for safety and cleanliness, referring deficiencies to the appropriate personnel. Conducts monthly safety reviews and submits reports to Assistant Director for Custodial Services
• Checks building for heating and cooling adequacy and refers deficiencies to Building Services
• Interacts with and counsels custodians on minor conflicts, including cleanliness deficiencies; refers serious infractions to their Custodial Zone Manager or the Assistant Director for Custodial Services
• Approves and submits time records
• Schedules custodial coverage for weekend events
• Coordinates work, schedules and relevant information with evening custodial staff and custodial department leadership
• Maintains a working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook email software and manages daily email monitoring and correspondence
• Accepts and puts away supply deliveries, checks packing slips for accuracy and reports discrepancies to the Assistant Director for Custodial Services
• Evaluates practices, procedures, and facilities to assess safety concerns, monitor safety compliance and work to enforce a culture of safety
• Investigates complaints and provides follow-up with appropriate personnel
• Follows ACPS Building Services guidelines for ordering custodial supplies
• Assists Building Manager with annual performance evaluations
• Performs routine cleaning tasks using prescribed chemicals and machines: trash and recycling removal, sweeping, dust mopping, high and low dusting, wet mopping, vacuuming, spotting carpet, restroom sanitation, cleaning glass, mirrors and fixtures, restocking soap dispensers and paper supplies, sanitizing drinking fountains, cleaning walls, vents, chalkboards, and baseboards, and other assigned cleaning tasks
• Performs proper cleaning, care, and storage of equipment and supplies
• Responds to requests from building occupants, including setting up for meetings and class functions, moving furniture, unloading and storing deliveries
• Assists in training and onboarding new custodial staff
• Reviews, submits, and monitors work order requests for assigned site and regularly meets with administrators to review work orders
• Responds to accidents or potential safety hazards such as spills, restroom problems, and student illnesses
• Performs minor maintenance tasks
• Refinishes or restores resilient floor tile as required by mechanical stripping, sealing, finishing, buffing/burnishing, scrubbing and recoating
• Maintains carpet by machine extraction, spotting and bonnet cleaning
• Maintains building perimeter by performing sweeping walks, mowing grass, weeding flower beds,…