Custodian

Madison Heights Elementary School; Madison Heights (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Amherst County Public Schools in Madison Heights, Virginia is seeking a dedicated Custodian for Madison Heights Elementary School. The role focuses on interior cleaning, grounds maintenance, and supporting safety under the supervision of the site supervisor.

Responsibilities include opening and securing the building, floor care, restroom sanitation, trash removal, light maintenance, and assisting with snow removal. A high school diploma or GED is required; contract period is 12 months.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions.
• Ability to read and maintain thorough cleanliness.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Opens and secures building.
• Cleans floors, carpets, restrooms; strips, buffs and mops assigned areas.
• Removes trash; maintains exterior areas.
• Dusts furniture and walls; cleans mirrors and windows.
• Sanitizes drinking fountains and replaces dispensers.
• Maintains grounds including mowing and leaf removal.
• Replaces light bulbs and ceiling tiles.
• Assists with snow removal and supervising student riders.
• Supports maintenance technicians as required.
• Performs other custodial tasks as assigned.

Skills

General cleaning knowledge

Reading & following directions

Attention to cleanliness

Teamwork with associates

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Amherst County School District Madison Heights Elementary School - Madison Heights, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Custodian

Amherst County School District Madison Heights Elementary School - Madison Heights, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Amherst County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 4841026

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 30, 2026

Job Description

Reports to: Assigned Site Supervisor/Principal

General Definition of Work: Performs semiskilled work cleaning of school building interiors, maintaining grounds, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the close supervision of the assigned site supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Opens and secures building
• Sweeps, strips, buffs, or dust mops assigned areas; cleans carpets; sweeps and mops cafeteria floors; moves tables and chairs
• Removes trash from building; picks up trash outside of buildings; maintains porch areas
• Scrubs, cleans and sanitizes restrooms including mirrors, washes basins, urinals, commodes, etc.; fills tissue, towel and soap dispensers
• Cleans walls and removes graffiti
• Dusts furniture, walls, windowsills and other woodwork; cleans windows
• Sanitizes and cleans drinking fountains
• Mows grass, weedeats, removes leaves
• Replaces light bulbs and ceiling tiles
• Hauls books and papers; moves furniture
• Cleans up spills and sanitizes areas following incidents involving bodily injuries
• Assists with overseeing car riding students entering and exiting the facility
• Assists maintenance technicians as required
• Assists with snow removal and ice control
• Performs various other tasks associated with the custodial profession

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel and pushing or pulling; frequently requires speaking or hearing and lifting and occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires using measuring devices, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work occasionally requires exposure to bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

General knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to read; thoroughness, cleanliness; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates. High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate required.

Contract Period:12 months

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Amherst County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type: Full-Time