Custodial Worker

Location: Henrico

General Information

861

Main Organization

Public Schools

Location

Jacob L Adams Elementary School - 600 S. Laburnum Avenue, Henrico

Minimum Salary

$ 37,378

Posting Date

05-11-2026

Closing Date

06-11-2026

Job Status

Full-time

General Statement of Duties

Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for students, staff, and visitors, primarily by following daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules.

Performs repetitive manual work requiring efficient performance of building cleaning and maintenance duties

Essential Duties

• Strips, seals, waxes, and buffs floors

• Scrubs and rinses floors in assigned area

• Damp mops a variety of rooms (i.e., auditorium, library, halls, stairs, cafeteria, kitchens, locker rooms and mechanical equipment rooms)

• Dusts a variety of rooms (i.e., auditorium, stage, library, halls, gym floors, and cafeteria)

• Sweeps shops, stairs and entrance areas, locker room, bleachers, sidewalks, halls

• Cleans and scrubs restrooms completely

• Dusts rooms, offices, furniture and cupboards, and removes cobwebs

• Empties and washes garbage cans

• Attends work daily and be engaged and on task - regular attenda nce is required

• Performs overtime work on a scheduled, unscheduled, routine or emergency basis, as assigned

• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Information

This vacancy is open until filled. This is a 12 month, 8 hours per day, 260 day position working at Adams Elementary. Minimum salary is 37,378.62 or based on promotion policy for internal candidates. Salary is prorated based on start date and is based on the payscale for the  school year. Work hours are 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm.

Henrico County Schools reserves the right to begin screening applications and make a selection at any time during the posting period. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as positions may be filled prior to the posted closing date.

Minimum Requirements

Grade school completion. Knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment; ability to use cleaning supplies and equipment economically, efficiently, and safely; ability to follow simple oral and written directions. Good physical condition required. Ability to work at high altitudes using scaffolds, ladders, etc.

Physical requirements:

lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; walking; pushing/pulling; climbing; stooping; kneeling; bending; standing; flexibility with lower and upper body; smelling; touching; talking; stamina; hearing

Work environment may include:
Noise; fumes; grease; dirt/dust; inside/outside; working alone and with others; confined areas; chemicals; repetition; hazards

Background Check Disclosure

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Benefits

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EEO Statement

Henrico County Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

EOE/Accommodations Upon Request