Lead Custodian - Brownsville Elementary School

Lead Custodian - Brownsville Elementary School

Albemarle County Public Schools Building Services - Charlottesville, Virginia | Open in Google Maps

Job : 5688463
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: May 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $19.10 to $23 Per Hour

Lead Custodian – Full-time – Brownsville Elementary School.

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 schools.

This position performs routine cleaning and sanitizing of an assigned area of a school building following prescribed cleaning frequencies. Under limited supervision the position also is 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. The lead custodian manages a team of custodians, assigns tasks, ensures work is completed efficiently and to APPA Level 2 cleanliness standards, performs routine and maintenance cleaning, manages inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, and conducts inspections to identify and address deficiencies.

This position is designated as “Essential Personnel.”

• Open and/or secure buildings.
• Inspect buildings for safety and cleanliness, refer deficiencies to appropriate personnel, conduct monthly safety reviews, and submit reports to the Assistant Director for Custodial Services.
• Check heating and cooling adequacy, refer deficiencies to Building Services.
• Interact with and counsel custodians on minor conflicts, refer serious infractions to the Custodial Zone Manager or Assistant Director.
• Approve and submit time records.
• Schedule custodial coverage for weekend events.
• Coordinate work, schedules and relevant information with evening custodial staff and leadership.
• Maintain knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and manage daily email monitoring and correspondence.
• Accept and put away supply deliveries, check packing slips for accuracy, report discrepancies.
• Evaluate practices, procedures, and facilities to assess safety concerns and enforce a culture of safety.
• Investigate complaints and provide follow‑up with appropriate personnel.
• Follow ACPS Building Services guidelines for ordering supplies.
• Assist Building Manager with annual performance evaluations.
• Perform routine cleaning tasks using prescribed chemicals and machines, including trash and recycling removal, sweeping, dust mopping, high and low dusting, wet mopping, vacuuming, carpet spotting, restroom sanitation, cleaning glass, mirrors and fixtures, restocking soap dispensers and paper supplies, sanitizing drinking fountains, cleaning walls, vents, chalkboards, baseboards, and other tasks.
• Perform proper cleaning, care and storage of equipment and supplies.
• Respond to requests from building occupants, such as setting up for meetings, moving furniture, unloading and storing deliveries.
• Assist in training and onboarding new custodial staff.
• Review, submit, and monitor work order requests for the assigned site and regularly meet with administrators to review work orders.
• Respond to accidents or potential safety hazards such as spills, restroom problems, and student illnesses.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks.
• Refinish or restore resilient floor tile as required.
• Maintain carpet by machine extraction, spotting and bonnet cleaning.
• Maintain building perimeter by sweeping walks, mowing grass, weeding flower beds, trimming shrubbery, and shoveling snow.
• Monitor Floating Custodians’ performance and provide feedback to Custodial Zone Manager and Assistant Director.
• Be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergencies (weather and other emergencies).
• Perform other duties as required.

Must be able to follow oral and written directions, work…