Custodian - AES

ACCAWMACKE ELEM; Accomac (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Accomack County Public Schools is seeking a Custodian for ACCAWMACKE ELEM in Accomac, Virginia. The role involves cleaning classrooms, offices, hallways, bathrooms, and cafeterias, using proper equipment to vacuum, mop, dust, and sanitize surfaces.

The position is full-time, 260 days, non-exempt, with a starting date of immediately. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and be able to lift up to 75 pounds. Salary ranges from $32,241 to $49,018 per year.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, offices, hallways, bathrooms, and cafeterias.
• Vacuum, mop, dust, and sanitize surfaces using appropriate equipment.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks and report safety issues.

Skills

Follow written instructions

Follow oral instructions

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Custodian - AES

Accomack County Public Schools ACCAWMACKE ELEM - ACCOMAC, Virginia

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Job Details

Job ID: 5972901

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title:

Custodian

Contract Length:

260 days

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The position is responsible for cleaning in all areas of the building to include vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, mopping, wiping, and emptying trash utilizing appropriate equipment and supplies.

Essential Duties

In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the duties herein described.

• Locks and unlocks doors; activates and deactivates the alarm system.
• Sweeps, mops, and dusts all classrooms, bathrooms, offices, hallways, and specialty rooms. Keeps buildings and premises neat and clean at all times.
• Uses appropriate equipment and supplies to wipe and sanitize toilets, sinks, mirrors, countertops, windows, and water fountains.
• Empties trash.
• Stocks paper products at all points of use.
• Waxes floors and operates the buffing machine.
• Vacuums and cares for the building carpeting.
• Washes windows and furniture.
• Picks up litter and debris on school grounds.
• Makes minor repairs to equipment and furniture as needed.
• Replaces light bulbs, tubes, ceiling tiles, switch and outlet plates, and pencil sharpeners as needed.
• Complies with laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash and waste.
• Operates the power lift to perform tasks up to 40 feet.
• Moves furniture as well as fold and unfold chairs as required.
• Lowers flags.
• Delivers packages and messages.
• Loads and unloads delivery trucks.
• Mops and buffs cafeteria flooring.
• Contacts the facilities supervisor for after‑hour emergencies as necessary.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The individual must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use equipment; see and read printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels, outdoors, and on the telephone; speak clearly in audible tones so that others may understand in person, outdoors, and on the telephone; lift and carry up to 75 pounds; and bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk, and reach overhead.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school or office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Clearance

Criminal History Background Check, Fingerprinting, Tuberculosis (TB) Assessment

Supervision Exercised

None

Supervision Received

Director of Facilities and Operations, Principal, Head Custodian

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 director of facilities and operations, appropriate administrator, or head custodian. Accomack County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.

Accomack County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, military status, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, political affiliation, creed, marital status, age, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $32,241 to $49,018 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• HR Office
• 23296 Courthouse Ave.
• P.O. Box 330
• Accomac, Virginia 23301
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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