2026-2027 Custodian, Full-time, Day Shift - EMES

Eastern Montgomery Elementary School; Elliston (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Vision plan

Dental plan

Employee leave benefits

VRS retirement

Job summary

Eastern Montgomery Elementary School in Elliston, Virginia is seeking a dedicated Custodian for the 2026-2027 year. This full-time, day-shift role involves cleaning duties across the school, including dust mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, bathrooms, and maintenance tasks to support a safe learning environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, reliability, ability to lift heavy objects, and cooperation with staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or literacy test passed.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring moderate physical strength.
• Ability to read basic operating instructions.
• Ability to cooperate with other staff members.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Dependability and punctuality required.
• Ability to respond to emergencies in support of students and school operations.
• Ability to repeatedly lift heavy objects (40+ lbs.) as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning of buildings.
• Dust mopping, sweeping, wet mopping, vacuuming, dusting, waxing.
• Remove trash and clean bathrooms, polish furniture.

Skills

Physical strength

Reading instructions

Team cooperation

Adaptability

Dependability

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer use

Job description

2026-2027 Custodian, Full-time, Day Shift - EMES

Montgomery County School District [VA] Eastern Montgomery Elementary School - Elliston, Virginia Open in Google Maps

2026-2027 Custodian, Full-time, Day Shift - EMES

Montgomery County School District [VA] Eastern Montgomery Elementary School - Elliston, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Montgomery County Public Schools - VA

Job Details

Job ID: 5925322

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Custodian, FT - Day Shift

Eastern Montgomery Elementary School

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is accepting applications for a full-time, day shift Custodian position that is available at Eastern Montgomery Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The custodian performs routine manual labor associated with the daily cleaning of buildings. Daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to, dust mopping, sweeping, wet mopping, vacuuming, dusting, waxing, removing trash, cleaning bathrooms, and polishing furniture.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent, or passing score on the literacy test given by MCPS
• Ability to perform tasks requiring moderate physical strength
• Ability to read basic operating instructions
• Ability to cooperate with other staff members
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment
• Dependability and punctuality required
• Ability to respond to emergencies in support of students and school operations
• Have the physical ability to repeatedly lift heavy objects (40+ lbs.) as needed
• Ability to support school functions and community activities as deemed necessary

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment
• Previous custodial experience
• Ability to use a computer and input data

Salary: $35,360.00 - $62,003.97 annually; with benefits; commensurate with experience and pro-rated to start date

FLSA: Non-Exempt

BENEFITS:

Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage

Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses

Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families

Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families

Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.

Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

Collective Bargaining - MCPS and MCEA have a collective bargaining agreement that establishes shared expectations and responsibilities, creates clear workday guidelines, protects professional time, and promotes fairness, teamwork, and respect. MCPS is currently the only school division in Southwest Virginia with a collective bargaining agreement.

You may visit the link below for quick access to your employee benefits portal page. Look around to find your offered policy information, claim forms, search for a provider, and more.

https://mymarkiii.com/mcpsva/

Closing Date: Open until filled

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & TITLE IX NONDISCRIMINATION

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, promotion, retention, or other personnel actions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law.

MCPS does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and applicable federal regulations.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring process should contact the MCPS Human Resources Department at [phone].

Employment Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Inquiries:
Director of Human Resources
Montgomery County Public Schools
750 Imperial Street SE
Christiansburg, VA 24073
[phone], ext. 1067
[e-mail]

Title IX Inquiries and Reports of Discrimination or Harassment:
Title IX Coordinator, Office of Compliance
Montgomery County Public Schools
750 Imperial Street SE
Christiansburg, VA 24073
[phone]
[e-mail]

Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $35,360 to $62,003.97 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Susan Compton , HR Specialist and Administrative Asst to HR Director
• School Board Office
• Christiansburg, Virginia 24073
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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