Custodian

Bedford County Public Schools; Forest (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedford County Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Custodian at Jefferson Forest High in Forest, VA. The role focuses on cleaning and maintaining school facilities, following a 12-month term and meeting the district's standards.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, some cleaning experience, and a valid Virginia driver's license. Duties include routine janitorial tasks, safety checks, and proper handling of trash and supplies; starting Oct 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED and some cleaning experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Keeps building and premises neat and clean at all times, including sidewalks and play areas.
• Checks exit doors daily to ensure security during occupancy.
• Sweeps, vacuums, and dusts classrooms daily.
• Cleans corridors after school and as needed during the day.
• Disinfects toilets and drinking fountains daily; cleans fixtures.
• Washes interior/exterior windows at least twice yearly.
• Disposes of litter and debris; reports major repairs promptly.
• Maintains scheduled servicing on motors and equipment.
• Maintains school grounds: mowing, trimming, weeding, mulching, snow removal as needed.
• Opens/closes building daily; ensures doors/windows are secured and lights off.
• Moves furniture as directed; follows disposal procedures for trash.
• Performs related duties as assigned by administrator or supervisor.

Skills

Reliability

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Custodian

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Job Details

Job ID: 5945499

Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 30, 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.

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer, and to perform required tasks; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels, speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift 25 to 50 pounds; to bend, to stoop, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

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]