Custodian III, 261 days

Jefferson County Schools JEFFERSON HIGH
- Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia Open in Google Maps

Jefferson County Schools JEFFERSON HIGH
- Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Jefferson County Schools

Job : 5849580

Final date to receive applications: Jul 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION: Custodian III

M - F, 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM, Summer hours may differ per building principal

Building Principal, Supervisor of Facility

Non-exempt

261 days annually, pursuant to WV Code § 18A-4-8

Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with Jefferson County School’s Salary Scale,
Pay Grade C or D commensurate with experience and education level

Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314, and Jefferson County School’s Evaluation Policy for Service Personnel

The custodian keeps the county buildings in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program. The custodian performs assigned custodial duties and repairs and receives supervision from the building administrator, and if applicable, the head custodian.

JCS is seeking applicants responsible for ensuring the highest standard of clean lines to the facilities and property. In this position, you will be expected to maintain a clean environment, perform minor repairs, secure the building, and maintain supplies and equipment.

• Maintains regular attendance.
• Cleans and preserves designated spaces, equipment, etc. in the building.
• Cleans classrooms, offices, libraries, restrooms, and common areas including but not limited to chalkboards, dusting, emptying trash receptacles, vacuuming, and washing windows.
• Scrubs, mops, disinfects, and polishes hard-surfaced floors in restrooms, cafeteria, hallways, classrooms, etc., as required.
• Performs minor maintenance and repairs.
• Immediately reports any vandalism or other school property to his/her supervisor.
• Assumes responsibility for the security of the building—all doors and windows, locked and lights turned off as needed before leaving the building for the night.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment and informs the head custodian of needs in advance so as not to hinder the continued performance of the building custodial duties.
• Complies with County Policies.
• Ability to communicate, read, write, and follow written and oral instructions.
• Demonstration of knowledge of custodian methods, procedures, and safety principles.
• Must have knowledge of the use of equipment to be utilized in buildings such as buffers, rug cleaners, vacuums, and floor strippers.
• Must be in good health and have good ability and dexterity; average physical strength with the capability to perform heavy work; ability to work from ladders or scaffolds.
• Receives permission from the building principal/supervisor to work in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Performs minor plumbing, electrical, painting, and minor repairs in the building.
• Perform duties efficiently and productively.
• Moves furniture and equipment and assists in special events or presentations.
• Corrects minor safety hazards when observed and/or immediately refers jamor safety hazards to the building supervisor.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• In the case of the head custodian, assigns and reviews specific tasks and work areas to custodians assigned to the facility.
• Ability to demonstrate tact and self-control in addressing issues within the
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff, and the general public.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations consistent with the duties of the position.
• Ability to interface effectively with other departments, school personnel, other maintenance staff, and business contacts from outside…