Custodian Scott Memorial Middle School

Job Title

Custodian – Scott Memorial Middle School

• 21 years of age and in good physical health, able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Some knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment; demonstrates a genuine desire to learn during the probationary period and thereafter.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written directions.
• Ability to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, push or pull objects, walk, reach above shoulders, overhead, and horizontally, and operate custodian equipment and tools while being subject to environmental conditions, hazards, cleaning chemicals, and furnace or boiler by‑products.
• Knowledge of HVAC and electrical systems.
• Ability to use cleaning supplies and equipment economically and efficiently during the probationary period and thereafter.

• Sweeps, vacuums, buffs, strips, waxes, and dust mops assigned areas.
• Removes trash at regular intervals and places it in containers and dumpsters.
• Scrubs and cleans restrooms, including mirrors, wash basins, commodes, and sinks.
• Fills tissue, towel, and soap dispensers; disinfects as needed.
• Dusts furniture, walls, window sills, and other woodwork.
• Stacks cafeteria chairs and/or tables as required.
• Washes windows, walls, and woodwork; dusts Venetian blinds.
• Cleans drinking fountains.
• Cleans school grounds as needed; mows lawn, trims shrubbery, and cultivates flowers using hand tools and power tools.
• Assists with snow and ice removal, including the operation of a tractor.
• Sets up rooms and spaces for special events.
• Moves furniture, equipment, and supplies.
• Performs basic repair work, including painting, minor plumbing, desk, chair, and locker repairs; replaces ceiling tiles and light bulbs.
• Cleans storage rooms and equipment, orders, unloads, and stores supplies and deliveries from vehicles.
• Checks freezers and coolers to ensure functional operation.
• Checks and secures school premises to protect against vandalism and theft.
• Attends in‑service training to develop and improve knowledge and skills in building service work.
• Checks boiler(s) and circulation pump(s) if appropriate; checks exit lights, fire extinguishers, and pull stations.
• Works with HVAC and electrical systems.
• Performs related tasks as assigned by the school principal.

Full‑time position.

Anthony Sykes, Director of Personnel

1570 West Reservoir St, Wytheville, VA 24382

Telephone: 276‑228‑5411 | Fax: 276‑228‑9192

Web Page: http://wythek
12.va.us

Final date to receive applications: UNTIL FILLED.

Required.

The Wythe County School Board is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law, political affiliation, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This commitment prevails in all of its policies and practices concerning staff, students, educational programs and services, and individuals and entities with whom the Board does business.

For nondiscrimination inquiries, contact the Director of Personnel or Human Resources at 1570 W. Reservoir, Wytheville, VA 24382, 276‑228‑5411.

For further information, visit https://www
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