Custodian

Young World Physical Education; Forest (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedford County Public Schools in Forest, Virginia seeks a Custodian to clean and maintain school facilities. This 12-month position requires attention to detail and reliable attendance to support daily operations.

Responsibilities include cleaning classrooms and corridors, securing exits, disinfecting restrooms, disposing waste, and assisting with grounds maintenance. The role opens/closes buildings and reports repairs as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with a clean driving history.

Responsibilities

• Keeps building and premises neat and clean at all times (classrooms, corridors, surfaces).
• Checks exit doors daily to ensure they are secure during school hours.
• Sweeps/vacuums classrooms and dusts daily.
• Cleans corridors after school and as needed during the day.
• Disinfects toilet floors and fixtures daily; cleans drinking fountains.
• Washes windows inside and outside at least twice yearly or as needed.
• Disposes of litter inside and outside the building.
• Reports major repairs to the principal promptly.
• Maintains motors and mechanical equipment on a regular servicing schedule.
• Maintains school grounds (grass, trees, mulching, snow removal).
• Remains on site during school hours and after hours when required by the principal.
• Opens/closes building and secures all doors/windows; turns off lights not needed.
• Moves furniture/equipment as directed by the principal.
• Follows storage/disposal procedures for trash and waste.
• Performs related duties as required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Custodian

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Job Details

Job ID: 5890332

Application Deadline: Sep 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 11, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Custodian

Terms of Employment: 12 Months

Pay Grade: 104

Job Summary:

The purpose of this job is to clean and maintain assigned school or BCPS property.

Essential Duties:

• Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, steps, and play areas, neat and clean at all times.
• Checks daily to ensure all exit doors are secured and working properly during the school hours of building occupancy.
• Sweeps and/or vacuums and dusts classrooms daily.
• Cleans corridors after school each day, and during the day when their condition requires it.
• Scrubs, hoses down, and disinfects toilet floors daily, and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
• Washes all windows on both the inside and outside at least twice each year, and more frequently as necessary.
• Disposes of litter and debris inside and outside of the school building.
• Reports major repairs needed promptly to the principal.
• Maintains on a regular schedule all motors and other mechanical equipment requiring scheduled servicing.
• Maintains the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition, including but not limited to grass cutting, tree trimming, weeding, mulching, and snow removal as necessary.
• Remains on the school premises during school hours, and during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and attendance is required by the principal.
• Assumes responsibility for the opening and closing of the building each school day and for determining, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off.
• Moves furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the principal.
• Complies with laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash and waste.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent and some cleaning experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

None.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:

Bedford County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Bedford County Schools to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. Bedford County Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time without prior notice.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melanie Simmons
• 310 S Bridge St
• Bedford, Virginia 245232706
• Phone: [phone] x10247
• Email: [e-mail]