Custodian

Job Description

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job : 5795008

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $30,826 to $49,157 Per Year

Job Categories: Support Staff >
Custodian

Culpeper County School District Culpeper Middle - Culpeper, Virginia

This job is also posted in Culpeper County Public Schools

Performs routine and non-routine cleaning in an assigned area or areas to provide the proper building sanitation by following prescribed cleaning schedules. Participates in project work periodically and responds to other miscellaneous requests submitted by faculty and staff. Works under limited supervision performing routine cleaning and minor maintenance tasks by using prescribed chemicals, hand tools and machines in order to keep the school building and grounds in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

• Routine functions include trash removal and disposal (to include ALL exterior trash receptacles), sweeping, dust mopping, dusting, wet mopping, vacuuming and spot cleaning of carpet, restroom sanitation, cleaning glass, mirrors and fixtures, restocking soap dispensers and paper supplies, sanitizing drinking fountains, replacing light bulbs/fluorescent tubes, replace ceiling tile, cleaning walls, vents, chalkboards, and baseboards.
• Adheres to proper cleaning methods, storage, proper care, and disposal of equipment and supplies.
• Responds to a variety of requests from the administration, faculty, and staff including setting up for meetings and class functions, moving furniture, unloading and storing deliveries.
• Responds promptly to accidents or potential safety hazards such as spills, restroom problems, and child illnesses.
• Reports all accidents and/or potential hazards to the building administration(s) and/or Head Custodian immediately, or as soon as reasonably possible.
• Performs minor maintenance tasks to maintain the building site, including minor and routine painting, plumbing, and other related maintenance activities.
• Refinishes or restores resilient floor tile as required by mechanical stripping, sealing, finishing, buffing, scrubbing and recoating.
• Maintains carpet by machine extraction, shampooing and spotting.
• Opens and/or secures the building, including weekends, to provide protection against vandalism and theft as requested by supervisor(s).
• Maintains building perimeter by picking up trash daily, sweeping walks, weed eating around buildings, cultivating flower beds, trimming shrubbery, playground facilities/grounds, and shoveling/removing snow/ice.
• For inclement weather will be classified as essential personnel.
• Attends in-service training to develop and improve knowledge and skills of building service work.
• Observes and promotes safe work practices and procedures at all times.
• Uses and wears safety and/or protective equipment, as appropriate.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, employees, visitors, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Performs other duties as requested by immediate in accordance with school/division policies and practices.
• Climbs or balances on ladders to heights of 16–30 feet.

Requires knowledge of or the ability to learn routine and non-routine cleaning methods, procedures and equipment usage. Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to get along well with others.

Candidate must possess any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school. Experience with building cleaning is desirable.

Candidate must demonstrate professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions within the school and within the community.

Work is typically performed walking or standing. Includes stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pulling and lifting. Must be able to lift objects weighing up to approximately 25 pounds frequently and up to…