Area Custodial Supervisor

CUSTODIAL SERVICES; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Public Schools is seeking an Area Custodial Supervisor to oversee school-based lead custodians, enforce standardized cleaning methods, and coordinate with Plant Services management and building administrators.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least 10 years in custodial services with 5 years in supervision, a Virginia driver’s license, and good Microsoft skills. Competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 10 years in custodial services, including 5 years supervising staff.
• Industry certifications by CMI or ISSA desirable.
• Valid Virginia driver's license with good driving record.
• Minimum Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily presence of building-based custodians at approved staffing levels.
• Inspect school facilities for cleanliness and maintenance; address issues.
• Advise staff on problem solving and appropriate methods or materials.
• Provide ongoing training to maintain cleanliness standards.
• Regularly consult with building administrators on service satisfaction.
• Act for building administrator after hours regarding safety and WC issues.
• Open/close buildings as needed; coordinate with Alarm/maintenance teams.
• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Skills

Staff supervision

Scheduling

Problem solving

Training

Record keeping

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

10 years custodial experience incl. 5 years supervision

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Summary

Position is responsible for indirect supervision of assigned school-based lead custodians. Oversees execution of standardized cleaning methods and schedules at assigned schools. Acts as liaison between Plant Services management and building administrators.

1. Ensures that all building-based custodians are present on a daily basis at the approved staffing level, approving and keeping appropriate records of leaves and absences.

2. Inspects assigned buildings for cleanliness and maintenance issues, ensuring that the school-based staff is aware and acting as needed or appropriate.

3. Provides advice to building-based staff on problem solving and appropriate methods or materials needed to solve cleanliness or health-impact issues.

4. Provides on-going training as needed to maintain cleanliness standards.

5. Consults with the building administrators on a regular basis to ascertain satisfaction with services provided or to address problems with the building-based custodial staff.

6. Acts in the place of the building administrator after regular business hours relative to worker safety and accidents, reacting to, providing interim assistance and follow-up in Workman Compensation related issues.

7. Opens and closes buildings on an as-needed basis, interacting with the contracted alarm monitoring service or the Maintenance Department on an around the clock basis.

8. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a high school diploma or GED. The successful applicant must also have a minimum of 10 years experience in all aspects of custodial services including 5 years supervision of subordinate staff a requirement. Industry certifications by CMI or ISSA are desirable. Must possess a valid Virginia Driver’s License with a good driving record. Minimum Microsoft skills.

The Newport News Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy and childbirth, martial status of any other basis prohibited by las. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33, 4-4. and 4-6).

For further information regarding the position's compensation, please visit this link, NNPS COMPENSATION .

Area Custodial Supervisor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5988816
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Summary

Position is responsible for indirect supervision of assigned school-based lead custodians. Oversees execution of standardized cleaning methods and schedules at assigned schools. Acts as liaison between Plant Services management and building administrators.

Essential Duties

1. Ensures that all building-based custodians are present on a daily basis at the approved staffing level, approving and keeping appropriate records of leaves and absences.

2. Inspects assigned buildings for cleanliness and maintenance issues, ensuring that the school-based staff is aware and acting as needed or appropriate.

3. Provides advice to building-based staff on problem solving and appropriate methods or materials needed to solve cleanliness or health-impact issues.

4. Provides on-going training as needed to maintain cleanliness standards.

5. Consults with the building administrators on a regular basis to ascertain satisfaction with services provided or to address problems with the building-based custodial staff.

6. Acts in the place of the building administrator after regular business hours relative to worker safety and accidents, reacting to, providing interim assistance and follow-up in Workman Compensation related issues.

7. Opens and closes buildings on an as-needed basis, interacting with the contracted alarm monitoring service or the Maintenance Department on an around the clock basis.

8. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a high school diploma or GED. The successful applicant must also have a minimum of 10 years experience in all aspects of custodial services including 5 years supervision of subordinate staff a requirement. Industry certifications by CMI or ISSA are desirable. Must possess a valid Virginia Driver’s License with a good driving record. Minimum Microsoft skills.

To view the full job description, view https://sbo.nn.k12.va.us/hr/jobs/descriptions.html

The Newport News Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy and childbirth, martial status of any other basis prohibited by las. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33, 4-4. and 4-6).

For further information regarding the position's compensation, please visit this link, NNPS COMPENSATION .

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 12507 Warwick Blvd
• Newport News, Virginia 23606
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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