Custodian

ROBERT S PAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

R. S. Payne Elementary School in Lynchburg, VA seeks a Custodian to maintain clean, safe, and sanitary spaces across classrooms, offices, and the library.

The role is a 12-month position with full benefits, starting immediately and reporting to the Building Administrator. Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, dusting, disinfecting, trash removal, vacuuming, and light maintenance as directed. The role requires endurance and physical ability to perform lifting up to 50 pounds and to report

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in cleaning preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Must report to the assigned site during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, dust, and disinfect areas regularly as needed.
• Clean classrooms, offices, and libraries as assigned.
• Picks up paper and debris; empties trash receptacles.
• Vacuum and operate other equipment as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Honesty

Integrity

Ethical

Equity Minded

Emotional Intelligence

Cultural Competence

Safety

Quality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Technical Capabilities

Computer Literacy

Data Analysis and Management

Fiscal Planning and Management

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Job description

Custodian

Lynchburg City Schools ROBERT S PAYNE ELEM SCHOOL - LYNCHBURG, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5847781

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: Custodian

Department: R. S. Payne Elementary School

Salary Grade: Schedule A - Classified

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Site/Location: R. S. Payne ElementarySchool

Reports to: Building Administrator

Date: 07/22/2026

Position Summary:

• Maintain clean, safe, sanitary schools including, but not limited to disinfecting and light maintenance of assigned school spaces. Performs the general cleaning of all classrooms, office spaces, and libraries as directed.

Essential Functions:

• Sweeps, mops (dust/wet), dust, and disinfects areas regularly as needed.
• Cleans classrooms, offices, and libraries as assigned.
• Picks up paper and other debris, and empties and cleans trash receptacles in assigned areas.
• Vacuums and operates other assigned equipment as assigned.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Personal Competencies

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

Leadership Competencies

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

Functional Competencies

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma, or equivalent, preferred.
• Previous cleaning experience is preferred, but not required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Understands and carries out both written and oral instructions.
• Reads or recognizes cleaning chemical labels.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling.
• Designated as Essential Personnel - Employees must report to the assigned job site during emergencies including weather and building emergencies.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• None

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

JOB STATUS: OPEN SALARY: This is a 12-month position with full benefits. Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales. DAYS: 260 START DATE: 2026-2027 Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Kary Wills , Principal
• ROBERT S PAYNE ELEM SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]

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