Custodian - 2026-2027

Greene County Public Schools; Stanardsville (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Greene County Public Schools is seeking a Custodian for the Greene County School Board Office in Stanardsville, VA. The role involves semi-skilled cleaning and sanitizing duties across assigned school areas, with standard 8-hour shifts across a 12-month contract.

Essential personnel designation requires reporting to work during emergencies, and a high school diploma or GED is required. Competitive salary range is listed, with opportunities to support school operations and events.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers, supervisor, administrators, and school-community members.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and refinishes floors and maintains the immediate perimeter of school grounds.
• Works under limited supervision by following a frequency of task assignment and using prescribed cleaning chemicals and machinery.
• Is designated as Essential Personnel, reporting to work during emergencies, snow and ice removal.
• Removes trash and recyclables, sweeps, dust mops, vacuums, sanitizes restrooms, cleans glass and surfaces, restocks dispensers.
• Cares for cleaning equipment and materials properly and stores them securely.
• Responds to requests from administrators and staff to assist with minor maintenance, moving furniture, deliveries, and setup for functions and activities.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal relations

Following directions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Custodian - 2026-2027

Greene County Public Schools Greene County School Board Office - Stanardsville, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Greene County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5931969

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Description

TITLE: Custodian

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Performs semi-skilled work in cleaning/sanitizing an assigned area of a school building by following prescribed cleaning frequencies

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or General Education Certificate (GED).
• Must have the ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers, supervisor, administrators, and school-community members.
• Alternative qualifications as the Superintendent and School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans and refinishes hard and soft floor surfaces, moves furniture, and maintains the immediate perimeter of school grounds.
• Works under limited supervision by following a frequency of task assignment, using prescribed chemicals and machinery.
• This position is designated as "Essential Personnel", requiring that employees report to work during emergency situations, snow and ice removal.
• Adheres to safety procedures and proper workplace ergonomics.
• Removes trash and recyclables, sweeps, dust mops, vacuums, sanitizes restrooms, cleans glass, cleans horizontal and vertical surfaces, restocks paper and soap dispensers.
• Is responsible for the proper care and storage of all cleaning equipment and cleaning materials.
• Responds to a variety of requests from school administrators and staff to include minor maintenance, moving furniture, unloading and storing deliveries, setting up for functions and student activities.
• Follows Blood-Borne Pathogen procedures, responds to accidents or potential safety hazards which may require contact with chemical spills, blood, or other bodily fluids.
• Uses various pieces of power equipment to include scrubbers, rotary machines, pressure washers, drills, carpet extractors, vacuums, and specialty equipment.
• Opens and/or secures building; minimizes the risk of property damage and potential liability to the organization.
• Maintains building perimeter by sweeping walkways, mowing grass, removing weeds trimming shrubbery, and shoveling snow.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS

Duties performed typically in schools throughout the division. Frequent walking, standing, lifting, up to approximately 50 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment weighing up to approximately 75 pounds may be required. Work is typically performed walking or standing. The environment also exposes the employee to potentially hazardous substances. 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. The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise and hazards.

EVALUATION

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of personnel.

TERMS OF CONTRACT

12 Month – 250 Days – 8 hours per day

Reports toFacilities Supervisor/Principal

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $33,134 to $44,941 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Katie Brunelle , Director of Administrative Services
• Greene County School Board Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]