Custodian IV​/Sanitation Plant Operator

• Position Type:
  Custodial/Maintenance/ Custodian

LOCATION: Pocahontas County High School

REPORTS TO: Head Principal, Director of Maintenance

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building principal and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314, and Pocahontas County Schools Policy 4220

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

SALARY: Based on experience and education level per Pocahontas County Schools salary schedule. See pocahontascountysc
for pay scales and benefits information. Duties may include supervising other custodian personnel

Term of employment: Upon Board approval for the remainder of the  school year. Thereafter, the term of employment shall be 261 days annually.

SHIFT: 6:00 AM-2:00PM

Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8:

Custodian IV means a person employed as a head custodian. The head custodian means a person employed to keep buildings clean and free of refuse, to operate the heating or cooling systems, and to make minor repairs.

Sanitation plant operator" means a person employed to operate and maintain a water or sewage treatment plant to ensure the safety of the plant's effluent for human consumption or environmental protection;

The Custodian IV is responsible for maintaining school buildings, facilities, and grounds in a clean, safe, sanitary, and orderly condition that supports student learning and school operations. The employee performs custodial duties, preventive maintenance, groundskeeping, minor repairs, and facility preparation activities while promoting a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors.

• High School Diploma, General Equivalent Development Certificate (GED) per West Virginia Code §18A-2-5.
• Personnel must be or have been classified in this category, or must pass the state prescribed exam for this position per West Virginia Code §18A-4-8e.
• Criminal background check per WV Code §18-5-15c.
• Possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain all licenses, certifications, and continuing education requirements necessary for the operation of public water treatment and wastewater treatment systems.
• Ability to respond to facility emergencies and perform required building inspections during school closures, inclement weather, and other non-student attendance days.
• The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description.

• Serving as Head Custodian: Coordinates, assigns, and oversees custodial operations and may provide direction and assistance to other custodial personnel to ensure buildings and grounds are maintained in a clean, safe, sanitary, and orderly condition.
• Maintaining Clean Facilities: Performs routine cleaning of classrooms, offices, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, locker rooms, gymnasiums, and other assigned areas to maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe environment.
• Maintaining Floors and Surfaces: Sweeps, vacuums, mops, scrubs, strips, waxes, buffs, and polishes floors and other surfaces using appropriate equipment and materials.
• Maintaining Restrooms: Cleans, sanitizes, and restocks restroom facilities to ensure proper hygiene and adequate supplies.
• Managing Waste Disposal: Collects, removes, and properly disposes of trash, recyclables, and other waste materials.
• Inspecting Facilities: Conducts regular inspections of buildings, grounds, mechanical rooms, utility systems, and custodial work areas to identify maintenance needs, safety concerns, and operational deficiencies.
• Operating Building Systems: Monitors and operates heating, ventilation, air conditioning, boiler, plumbing, water, wastewater, and related building systems to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Monitoring Facilities During Cold Weather: Conducts facility inspections during periods of extreme cold, inclement weather, weekends, holidays, school breaks, and other assigned times to verify proper operation of heating systems, monitor building temperatures, identify frozen or leaking pipes, and protect district facilities from damage.
• Responding to Building Emergencies: Responds to heating failures, frozen pipes,…