Athletic Custodian

John Champe High School; Aldie (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

John Champe High School in Aldie, Virginia seeks an Athletic Custodian to maintain outdoor and indoor athletic spaces, prepare fields for events, and assist custodial staff during weather emergencies. The role requires flexible hours across daytime, afternoon, and evening shifts.

The position reports to the Principal and offers a full-time schedule with seasonal workload. Physical duties include lifting up to 50 pounds and working in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Able to operate custodial equipment including vacuums and floor machines.
• Able to shovel snow and rake leaves.
• Knowledge of safe procedures for custodial operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains outdoor athletic facilities and spectator areas by trash pickup and field upkeep.
• Prepares fields for events including marking and infield work.
• Sets up indoor sporting event spaces and operates bleachers and backboards.

Skills

Backpack vacuum

Snow removal

Lawn equipment

Custodian equipment

Flexible schedule

Communication skills

Tools

Backpack vacuum

Wet/dry vacuum

Push mower

Snow blower

Backpack blower

Hedge trimmer

Floor scrubbing equipment

Job description

Athletic Custodian

Loudoun County Public Schools John Champe High School - Aldie, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5951414

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Overview

This assignment will ensure that all competition fields, practice fields, and spectator areas are maintained in a neat appearance and interior athletic spaces are maintained in a clean, sanitary condition and are properly prepared for athletic events. During school vacations and weather emergencies this employee assists the custodial staff in removing snow or cleaning the school.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Maintains the outdoor athletic facilities including competition fields, practice fields, and along fence lines and in spectator areas by picking up trash, cutting grass, and trimming. Performs routine preventive maintenance on field equipment.
• Prepares competition fields for all athletic events including marking fields, dragging infields, replacing infield soil mix, removing transitions between infield and outfield of baseball and softball fields, and watering fields.
• Responsible for setting up for all indoor sporting events, but will be helped by other custodians or student volunteers if the items to be set in place are too heavy for one person. Authorized to open and close bleachers and to raise and lower basketball backboards.
• Performs routine checks for grandstand safety, tightens loose bolts, and paints small rust areas.
• Dust mops gym floors at least twice a day and before practices in the gyms. Responsible for cleaning the team locker rooms, training rooms, weight rooms, athletic offices, and officials spaces during the school day and after athletic competitions.
• Checks and refills toilet paper, paper towel, and soap dispensers.

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education

NA

Experience

NA

Licenses and Certifications

NA

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to operate a backpack vacuum, wet/dry vacuum, push mower, snow blower, backpack blower, hedge trimmer, floor scrubbing equipment and buffers
• Ability to shovel snow and rake leaves
• Working knowledge of methods, materials, and practices used in custodian work including the proper use and care of custodial equipment
• Knowledge of safe and efficient procedures for operating custodial equipment and conducting custodial operations
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of specific athletic seasons to include daytime, afternoon, and evening hours
• Good human relations and communications skills

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or tools; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch or bend, climb a ladder, and may be required to lift up to approximately 50 pounds. May be exposed to extreme temperatures or other inclement weather, and loud noises.

Reports to :Principal

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Months/Days/Hours : 12 months/ 254 says/ 8 hours

Salary Level : Scale B/ Universal - Non-Exempt Level 1

Salary Scale : https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range: $19.03-$20.14

Remote Work Eligible :No

Union Designation: Non-certified

Essential Personnel Disclosure

Employees who perform the responsibilities of this job are considered essential personnel. Essential personnel are designated employees who must report for work during a delay or emergency situations. A workplace emergency is an unforeseen situation that threatens the staff, pupils, or the public; disrupts or shuts down business operations; or causes physical or environmental damage. Emergencies may be natural or manmade. It is incumbent upon the supervisor to inform and confirm which essential personnel are required to work during emergency closings. Notification and confirmation of the expectation of essential personnel to report to work, or maintain as-needed status, will be executed with as much advanced notice as possible via in-person communication or email.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• SUP-07C, SUP-07G, SUP-02B, SUP-06E, SUP-07I, SUP-07E
• Email: [e-mail]

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