2026-2027 CUSTODIAN - STUDENTS (MCPS Students Only) - Shawsville Strand

Young World Physical Education; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools is accepting applications for student custodian positions for the 2026-2027 school year at Shawsville Strand. Shifts vary by school needs and the student’s schedule; opportunity open to Virginia high school students only.

Positions are part-time, with continuous recruitment to build an applicant pool. If a specific location is posted, apply to that posting as well. Responsibilities include routine cleaning tasks and supporting school operations.

Qualifications

• Proven ability and willingness to perform tasks requiring moderate physical strength.
• Proven ability to read basic operating instructions.
• Proven ability to cooperate with other staff members.
• Proven ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Proven dependability and punctuality.
• Proven ability to respond to emergencies in support of students and school operations.
• Have the physical ability to repeatedly lift heavy objects (up to 40+ lbs.) as needed.
• Ability to support school functions and community activities as deemed necessary.
• Proven ability and willingness to learn and follow all safety procedures and practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily cleaning of buildings including dust mopping, sweeping, wet mopping, and vacuuming.
• Dust, mop, wax floors and polish furniture as needed.
• Remove trash and clean bathrooms regularly.

Skills

Physical strength

Reading instructions

Teamwork

Adaptability

Reliability

Emergency response

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Support school events

Safety procedures

Tools

Computer input

Job description

2026-2027 CUSTODIAN - STUDENTS (MCPS Students Only) - Shawsville Strand

Montgomery County School District [VA] Shawsville Strand - Shawsville, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5828545

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

CUSTODIAN – MCPS STUDENT WORKERS

PART-TIME, VARIOUS SHIFTS

2026-2027 School Year

Shawsville Strand

Montgomery County Public Schools is accepting applications for student custodian positions that may become available during the 2026-2027 school year for the Shawsville Strand. Shifts will vary depending on school needs and the student’s schedule. This posting is open to Montgomery County Public Schools, Virginia high school students only.

Note: This is a “continuous recruit posting” to build an applicant pool for all schools. As positions become available, all qualified applicants with complete application files will be considered. Should a specific location/job be posted, you may also be required to apply to that posting.

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

• Proven ability and willingness to perform tasks requiring moderate physical strength
• Proven ability to read basic operating instructions
• Proven ability to cooperate with other staff members
• Proven ability to adapt to changes in the work environment
• Proven dependability and punctuality
• Proven ability to respond to emergencies in support of students and school operations
• Have the physical ability to repeatedly lift heavy objects (up to 40+ lbs.) as needed
• Ability to support school functions and community activities as deemed necessary
• Proven ability and willingness to learn and follow all safety procedures and practices

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Position Type

Part-Time

Salary

$17 to $17 Per Hour

Contact Information

Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

750 Imperial Street SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073

[phone]

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