Substitute Custodian

Substitute Custodian

Pittsylvania County Schools Division-wide - Chatham, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job : 4939421

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Dec 17, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Substitute Custodian

FLSA: Exempt Professional

REPORTS TO: Head Custodian of building / Building Administrator

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Daily contracted services for the current school year.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective grooming skills
• Ability to lift 55 pounds to shoulder height occasionally
• Ability to push / pull a minimum of 20 pounds frequently

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform major cleaning tasks such as vacuuming (using a 20 lb. vacuum daily for 3-4 hours), wet-mopping, sweeping, dusting, emptying trash (lifting waste paper and debris - minimum of 55 lbs.) and pencil sharpeners, cleaning chalkboards and disinfecting drinking fountains.
• Clean restrooms, including floors and all fixtures (i.e.: urinals, toilets, sinks, mirrors, partitions, and counters). Ensure restrooms are clean and disinfected.
• Wash windows and sills (door glass).
• Perform ongoing tasks such as replacing light bulbs (climb ladders up to a height of 16 feet), filling dispensers, and setting up facilities for student and adult use (lifting furniture, boxes, and cafeteria tables-minimum of 55 lbs.).
• Make minor building repairs and promptly report major repairs needed to the Head Custodian.
• Ensure that all doors and windows are appropriately locked.
• Must be able to go up and down stairs frequently, as well as regular bending and standing as needed in a daily shift.
• Assist in major clean-up in summer such as washing desks and chairs, washing down walls, stripping and waxing floors, etc.
• Pull weeds, keep grounds free of rubbish and in winter shovel snow from steps and sidewalks and apply ice melt when appropriate.

ADDITIONAL

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain a professional relationship with students, faculty, administration and community patrons.
• Submit all data and information as requested.
• Attend meetings as scheduled by supervisors and District Administrators.
• Complete requested paperwork.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Pittsylvania County Schools reserves the right to fill positions pursuant to School Board Policy GBN, Staff Hiring Procedures.

Position Type: Part-Time