Custodian Day Porter- Harrowgate ES- 2025-2026

Chesterfield County Public Schools; Chester (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated cleaning staff member to maintain cleanliness in school facilities. This role involves performing general cleaning duties, including moving furniture and operating commercial cleaning equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of proper cleaning techniques and the ability to work effectively in a school environment. If you are passionate about maintaining a clean and safe space for students and staff, this opportunity offers a supportive work environment with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Kenntnisse in Reinigungsstandards und -techniken sind erforderlich.
• Fähigkeit zur Bedienung von kommerziellen Reinigungsgeräten.

Responsibilities

• Durchführung allgemeiner Reinigungsarbeiten in Schulen und Verwaltungsgebäuden.
• Überwachung der Sauberkeit in Fluren und Sanitäranlagen.

Skills

Reinigungstechniken

Bedienung von Reinigungsgeräten

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Sicherheitsbewusstsein

Education

Erfahrung in der Reinigung

Tools

Staubsauger

Nasssauger

Reinigungsmaschinen

Job description

$1,500 bonus!

Position is responsible for general cleaning duties of a school or administrative building that may require frequent lifting up to 45 pounds, moving up to 75 pounds and the operation of commercial cleaning equipment. Tasks performed are specific with recurring assignments and are performed under general supervision of Building Operations Supervisor. May be required to work after hours, weekends and holidays. Will be required to work Monday – Friday.

• Performs general cleaning duties to include inside fixtures, floors, walls, and windows.
• Assists with school lunch coverage (day shift) and cleaning of cafeteria.
• Performs cleaning duties to include moving furniture, stripping floors, snow removal, and trash removal.
• Monitors halls and restrooms to ensure adequate stock levels.
• Secures building where applicable.
• Keeps grounds and outside walkways clean around the immediate perimeter of the building.
• Provides coverage for after school and weekend activities.
• Setting-up and tearing-down for school events
• May be occasionally required to assist Building Operations Supervisor (BOS) and maintenance personnel with building repairs.
• Unlock and lock facilities as required.
• Reports maintenance issues and preventative repairs to BOS daily.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Budgetary Responsibility:N/A

Report Preparation:N/A

Equipment Operation:

Vacuum cleaner, wet vacuum, kaivac machines, carpet cleaner/extractor, mops and buffer

Contacts:

Daily contact with staff, administration and students within a school environment.

Work Direction:

Receives written and verbal requests from Custodial Manager, Zone Supervisor, school staff and administration for work to be done.

Supervision:N/A

Decision Making:

Some decision making in terms of work priorities. Supervisor’s approval required for most decisions

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities: N/A

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, handle paper files, records, computer and equipment controls, talk and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee must frequently lift up to 45 pounds and/or move up to 75 pounds and possess the strength to operate commercial cleaning equipment.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to hot or cold conditions and risk of electrical shock. Some work is performed outside. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Working knowledge of proper cleaning techniques and cleaning standards. Ability to operate commercial cleaning equipment. Requires the ability to use standard English to: read, communicate, understand and follow written instructions; write simple sentences, and comprehend labeling on products. Ability to work safely and efficiently with machinery. Basic computer and keyboarding skills.

Requires the ability to speak effectively and communicate in the English language.

Education, training, or experience sufficient to demonstrate the required knowledge, skill and abilities.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening
• Skills Assessment

Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.