Custodial Engineer I - Western Heights Middle School

Applitrack; Western Heights (NC); On-site; USD 65,560,000 - 118,526,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Public Schools is seeking a Custodial Engineer I for Western Heights Middle School to maintain the school's facilities and supervise custodial staff on the day shift.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, mechanical aptitude, and at least three years of commercial cleaning and building maintenance experience; two years supervisory experience; and proficiency with computer systems for work orders and communications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Minimum three years of experience in commercial cleaning and building maintenance.
• Minimum two years of experience supervising other employees.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment for minor maintenance and furniture assembly.
• Ability to use computer systems for ordering supplies, entering work orders, receiving and sending emails.
• Willingness to participate in in-service training.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the physical plant of a middle school.
• Perform interior cleaning with hand and mechanical tools.
• Develop knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; perform fire drills and test emergency lighting/generator systems.
• Carry out grounds-keeping including snow removal.
• Make minor repairs to equipment and buildings.
• Conduct monthly safety checks of facilities and equipment.
• Order supplies and maintain inventory.
• Maintain and operate all types of mechanical equipment.
• Provide custodial services to groups after hours and on non-school days.
• Assist principal and staff with co-curricular activities as appropriate.
• Coordinate with Lead Custodian for second shift staff assignments.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Verbal and written communication

Attendance reliability

Supervisory experience

Computer usage for work orders

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems for orders/emails

Job description

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Custodial Engineer I - Western Heights Middle School JobID: 15160

• Position Type: Maintenance and Operations/ Custodial Engineer I
• Date Posted: 9/29/2026
• Location: Western Heights Middle School
• Closing Date: 10/05/2026

Western Heights Middle School

Grade 9 of the ESP Salary Scale ($22.88 - $41.38)

8 Hours/Day, 12-Month Work Year

Reports to Facilities Operations Manager

Role Overview

A Custodial Engineer I is responsible for the care of the physical facilities at a middle school. This includes all the buildings and grounds associated with the school. A Custodial Engineer I works the day shift and supervises the work of other custodians.

High school diploma/GED.

Mechanical aptitude.

Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.

Minimum three (3) years' experience in the field of commercial cleaning and building maintenance.

Minimum two (2) years' experience working with and supervising other employees.

Knowledge of tools and equipment to perform minor maintenance and operations duties including the assembling of furniture.

Ability to use computer systems to perform work functions including but not limited to ordering supplies, entering work orders, receiving, and sending e-mails.

Willingness to participate in in-service training programs.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to diagnose minor issues within a school system's plumbing, mechanical and school equipment.

Two (2) years' Vocational/Technical training or combination of documented training or work experience.

Role Responsibilities

Maintain the physical plant of a middle school.

All phases of interior cleaning by using hand and mechanical tools.

Acquire and develop knowledge of the school's mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and procedures for performing fire drills, testing emergency lighting systems and emergency generator systems.

Perform and direct all phases of grounds-keeping including necessary snow removal.

Make minor repairs to equipment and buildings.

Make monthly safety checks of the entire facility and equipment.

Order supplies and maintain a proper inventory of supplies and equipment.

Maintain and operate all types of mechanical equipment.

Provide required services to the athletic facilities and programs.

Assist the principal and other professional staff with co-curricular and extracurricular activities as appropriate.

Provide custodial services to groups using schools after hours and on non-school days.

Essential Job Functions:

Train and provide proper orientation in methods and use of cleaning materials and equipment to new custodians assigned to the school.

Coordinate with Lead Custodian duties for Second shift staff assignments.

Develop a summer cleaning program to provide complete cleaning during the summer months.

Keep employees advised of WCPS policies and practices, providing interpretation and explanation where necessary.

Keep employees advised as to production requirements as set forth by management.

Review and evaluate performance of staff monthly and determine necessary adjustments to maintain a process for improvement.

Provide sufficient managerial training for the Lead Custodian.

Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.

Note: Only currently contracted WCPS teachers may apply for internal teaching vacancies. Any applicant who is not a currently contracted teacher with WCPS must apply for teaching positions as an external applicant for external vacancies.