Custodian Western Heights Middle School

Position Details

• Position Type:
  Maintenance and Operations / Custodian
• Date Posted: 6/2/2026
• Location:
  
  Western Heights Middle School
• Closing Date: 06/08/2026

Custodian at Western Heights Middle School – Grade 4 of the ESP Salary Scale ($17.18 - $31.07), 8 Hours/Day, 12-Month Work Year, 2nd Shift. Reports to Facilities Operations Manager.

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent education, training, or experience that would qualify the candidate to perform the position.
• Capable of climbing stairs, ladders, carrying reasonable loads, shoveling snow, operating gas powered equipment, and other manual tasks required to maintain the buildings in first‑class condition.
• Ability to follow oral or simple written instructions.
• Willingness to participate in in‑service training programs.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work harmoniously with staff, students, and community.
• Previous experience in commercial cleaning and mechanical/carpentry work.

• Perform operations such as scrubbing, mopping, sweeping, waxing, dusting, etc., involved in the cleaning of school buildings using hand or mechanical cleaning tools.
• Provide a presence to protect school against fire, discourage theft, and/or damage by trespassers.
• Care for and/or check the heating/air conditioning system as required.
• Assist with and/or make minor emergency repairs.
• Clean and care for the grounds.
• Keep work records and inventory of custodial equipment and supplies, and order supplies when necessary.
• Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Ability to move efficiently throughout the building and grounds for extended periods.
• Use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with others.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to move, raise, lower, and carry objects up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Must be able to operate powered equipment.
• Must be able to bend, crouch, stoop, reach, walk stairs, climb, and shovel.
• Will be subjected to loud noises, dust, fumes, and hot and cold outdoor temperatures.