Custodian

HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

260 workdays per year

Job summary

A local educational institution in Lynchburg is seeking a Custodian to ensure clean, safe, and sanitary environments. Responsibilities include cleaning classrooms, offices, and libraries, and performing light maintenance and disinfecting tasks. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, capable of lifting heavy objects, and able to follow instructions. This position offers full benefits and is open until filled, with a starting date of immediately.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Previous cleaning experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemical labels.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning of classrooms, offices, and libraries as directed.
• Sweep, mop, dust, and disinfect areas regularly.
• Pick up debris and empty trash receptacles.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Custodian

Lynchburg City Schools HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL - LYNCHBURG, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Lynchburg City Schools

Job Details

• Job ID: 5508419
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jan 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Custodian GENERAL INFORMATION Title: Custodian Department: Heritage High School Salary Grade: FLSA Status: Non-exempt Site/Location: Heritage HighSchool Reports to: Building Administrator Date: 01/22/2026

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.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES

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: 2025-2026
Position Type: Non-Applicable

Contact Information

• Lakrisha Scott
• 915 Court St
• Lynchburg, Virginia 24504
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]