Custodian III; To begin SY Job Wheeling area,West Virginia USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Position: Custodian III (To begin 2026-2027 SY) 205 Days 11:00am-7:00pm

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Openings as of 7/27/2026 Lincoln County Schools

Title:

Custodian III (To begin SY) 205 Days 11:00am-7:00pm
Position Type:
Custodial/Maintenance/ Custodian
Date Posted: 7/23/2026
Location:

Duval PK-8
Closing Date: 07/29/2026
County:
Lincoln County Schools

New Duval PK-8 (To begin SY) 205 Days 11:00am-7:00pm

JOB DESCRIPTION CUSTODIAN IIIA RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform duties that relate to the appearance, repair and general care of school grounds in the school system.

To perform the operation of small heating plant.

To keep buildings and grounds clean and free of refuse.

To ensure the care, maintenance, protection and preservation of the buildings, its contents and the school grounds.

To conduct himself/herself in such manner to have a wholesome influence on pupils.

B. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHERS:

Under direct supervision of the principal of the building in which he/she is employed and under the direction of the Maintenance Director.

During summer months the Maintenance Director, in cooperation with the principal, shall have supervision over custodians to accomplish tasks within the school district.

C. HOW SELECTED:

Application

Interview

Recommendation by County Superintendent

Employed by the Board of Education

D.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Physically and mentally capable of performing tasks within the job description.

Must have obtained a High School Diploma or GED

Successful passage of the State Competency Test for Custodians or holds or has held the classification as a Custodian

E. FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS:

The Custodian shall be neatly dressed and shall maintain a high standard of personal cleanliness. He/she shall refrain from the use of objectionable language and shall be tactful, congenial and courteous in his /her contacts with pupils, teachers, co-workers and the general public.

Whenever a Custodian finds out that he/she is unable to be on the job, he/she shall notify the building principal and the Central Office at the earliest moment.

The Custodian shall not leave his/her work assignment during working hours unless his/her absence has been approved by the building principal.

The Custodian shall have general supervision of and be directly responsible for the care, maintenance, protection and preservation of his/her school building and the contents thereof He/she shall see that his/her buildings and grounds are all times maintained in a satisfactory condition for school use and occupancy.

He/she shall keep all doors and windows locked when the building is not in use.

He/she shall keep the snow off the steps of the buildings and walks inside the school premises. Walks shall be cleaned by 8:00 a.m.

The Custodian has the serious responsibility of preventing accidents and to protect the buildings and property against fire hazards and deterioration through the means of daily inspections of buildings and grounds, taking the initiative in making minor repairs, and the prompt reporting to his/her principal of the need for major repairs.

The Custodian reports immediately any unsafe, and/or adverse condition to his/ his immediate supervisor.

The Custodian shall maintain constant vigilance against conditions and practices which offer the threats of fire in the building and on the grounds. Burnable rubbish, papers, and waste shall be disposed of daily. He/she shall be responsible for the care and maintenance of all fire extinguishers and the-fire-prevention devices and be able to know the correct method of using various fire equipment in case of fire emergency.

The Custodian, in his/her inspections, shall be on the alert to either faulty construction, faulty equipment or faulty furnishings with particular reference to any indication of sagging ceilings, loose ceiling tiles, loosened lighting fixtures, loose panes of glass, loose blackboards, loose overhead door closures, bookcases, shelving, defective and loosened tracks, hangers and chains on stage furnishings, window drapes and blinds, window shades and all other furnishings in order to make certain that there is not a danger of falling objects in building.

The Custodian shall be in charge of small heating plants and shall be responsible for the heating and ventilation of the building. He/she shall check all areas of the building for adequate heat and insure that temperatures are maintained at a level as approved by the Board of Education for both school and non-school periods. The custodian shall be responsible for preventing freezing of pipes, for the efficient operation of the heating system, and for insuring that there is a sufficient amount of fuel on hand at all times.

The custodian shall be responsible for the care of school grounds, including lawns, shrubbery, trees, paved surfaces,…