Custodian- Full Time

Young World Physical Education; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a full-time custodian for the Hopewell City School District. The role involves performing custodial and minor maintenance duties across multiple locations. Candidates must possess at least a high school diploma or GED and have knowledge of cleaning methods. The position requires physical stamina for lifting and moving supplies, along with strong interpersonal skills to work well with students and staff. Reliable transportation is necessary for site travel.

Qualifications

• Must hold at least a high school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of the cleaning methods and materials used.
• Ability to lift and move supplies and equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work well with students, officials, and the public.
• Ability to collaborate with others.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and custodial work during assigned shifts.
• Carry out minor maintenance duties and preventative maintenance.
• Move furniture and load/unload trucks as needed.
• Set up for indoor athletic events.
• Check stock and report needs to Head Custodian.
• Floater across multiple locations during the work week.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning methods

Ability to observe and report maintenance needs

Ability to understand instructions

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to work well with others

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Buffing machines

Vacuum cleaners

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

Must hold at least a high school diploma or GED; Must have some knowledge of the cleaning methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work, and the ability to use them safely, economically and efficiently. Ability to observe and report needs for maintenance and supplies. Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to get along well with students, officials, and the general public. Ability to work well with others.

DESCRIPTION

Thecustodian is responsible for the proper performance of light, medium, and heavy cleaning and custodial work during an assigned shift. The employee performs janitorial and minor maintenance duties requiring some skill in the use of cleaning materials and equipment performing preventative maintenance on HVAC units, and in making minor repairs. The work also involves moving furniture and loading/unloading trucks as needed. This position will serve as a floater and may serve multiple locations during the work week.

GENERAL DUTIES (May not include all duties performed)

• Locks and unlocks doors, locks all windows and secures building.
• Polices grounds and parking lot of paper and debris.
• Raises and lowers flags.
• Sweeps and wet and dry mops floors.
• Waxes floors and operates buffing machines.
• Vacuums, shampoos and cares for all carpeted areas.
• Washes windows, assembles furniture, polishes furniture, and dusts.
• Cleans, disinfects rest rooms.
• Cleans and sets up the cafeteria and buffs floor as assigned.
• Makes minor repairs to building, furniture and equipment.
• Loads, unloads supplies, equipment into/from trucks.
• Cuts grass, trims hedges, and cleans sidewalks and curbs; shovels snow, removes ice, etc.
• Performs set-up tasks for indoor athletic events- wrestling, basketball etc.
• Checks stock and advises the Head Custodian of needs.
• Folds and unfolds chairs, moves and transports furniture, equipment, boxed textbooks, and other supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, manually or with mechanical assistance.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned by Principal/Assistant Principal/Head Custodian.

SUPERVISION

Employee reports to theManager of Custodial Services.

WORK CONDITIONS

Work requires regular lifting, stooping, bending, and sufficient strength, agility, and dexterity to perform all required tasks. Ability to work outdoors in a variety of temperatures and climate conditions. Ability to lift, move, transport supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with manual or mechanical assistance and utilizing appropriate safety gear as per OSHA guidelines. This position may require traveling to different school/office sites, so reliable transportation is necessary.

CONTRACT LENGTH

265 Days

Custodian- Full Time

Hopewell City School District
Multiple Locations - Hopewell, Virginia

Job Details

Job ID: 5587108

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Contact Information

• Roderick Allmond , Manager of Custodial Services
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]