2026-2027 Custodian, Full-time, Evening Shift, EMHS

Eastern Montgomery High School; Elliston (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Anthem Medical Plans

Ameritas Vision Plan

Delta Dental Plan - FREE

Carilion EAP

Generous Employee Leave Benefits

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Employee Sick Leave Bank

Collective Bargaining

Job summary

Eastern Montgomery High School in Elliston, Virginia, is hiring a full-time custodian for the evening shift. The role involves daily cleaning duties across classrooms, hallways and facilities, with responsibilities like mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, trash removal and restroom cleaning.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, physical stamina, ability to read instructions, teamwork, and reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or passing literacy test as required by MCPS
• Ability to perform tasks requiring moderate physical strength
• Ability to read basic operating instructions
• Ability to cooperate with other staff
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment
• 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
• Dependability and punctuality
• Ability to support school functions and community activities as deemed necessary

Responsibilities

• Perform routine manual labor for daily cleaning of buildings, including dust mopping, sweeping, wet mopping, vacuuming, dusting, waxing, removing trash, cleaning bathrooms and polishing furniture

Skills

Moderate physical strength

Read basic operating instructions

Cooperate with staff

Adapt to changes

Emergency response

Lift 40+ lbs repeatedly

Dependability/punctuality

Support school functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer use/input data

Job description

2026-2027 Custodian, Full-time, Evening Shift, EMHS

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5889387
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Custodian

Full-Time, Evening Shift

Eastern Montgomery High School

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is accepting applications for a full-time, evening shift custodian position thatis available at Eastern Montgomery High School

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


• 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


• Dependability and punctuality


• 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

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Salary: $35,880.00 - $62,915.80 annually; with benefits; commensurate with experience and pro-rated to start date

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.

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FLSA Status : Non-exempt

CLOSING DATE : Open until filled

EEO Statement:

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person 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, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073

[phone]

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $35,880 to $62,915.80 Per Year

Support Staff > Custodian

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]