Custodian I

Norfolk Public School District; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Public School District in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking a Custodian I to perform light to moderate cleaning of designated school areas, including classrooms, offices, restrooms, and hallways, under supervision. The role requires a high school diploma and custodial/customer service experience, with duties spanning from sweeping floors to moving furniture and maintaining facilities.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, with 7 hours per day, 195 days per year, and includes responsibilities

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma, one year of related custodial experience and two years of customer service experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sweeping and dry mopping floors.
• Vacuums carpeting; removes spots and stains.
• Washes windows and walls; dusts and polishes furniture; scrubs and washes kitchen fixtures; cleans blinds.
• Dusts woodwork, furniture, and other furnishings.
• Cleans restrooms; replaces toilet paper and soap; washes and polishes bathroom fixtures.
• Picks up paper and debris in the building and on the grounds.
• Replaces light bulbs as required.
• Cleans and mops kitchen area.
• Folds and unfolds chairs.
• Responsible for moving furniture.
• Wash, dry, and folds table cloths and towels.
• Transports, empties and cleans large trash containers into outdoor units.
• Maintains equipment and materials used in the work.
• Locks and unlocks doors, checks the security of buildings and grounds, activates the alarm system, lowers flags.
• Work is performed under the direct and general supervision of the Building Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Custodial cleaning

Customer service

Facilities maintenance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Full-Time and Permanent; Non-Exempt; 7 Hours/Day; 195 Days/Day; 10 Months /Year; Grade: AA

General Responsibilities

This position is responsible for light to moderate cleaning of designated school building areas; to include cleaning classrooms, school offices, restrooms, cafeterias, hallways, and other areas as assigned. Duties may include cleaning in central school facilities such as transportation, child nutrition facilities, or the central administration building.

Education and Experience

Requires a high school diploma, one (1) year of related custodial experience and two (2) years of customer service experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for sweeping and dry mopping floors.
• Vacuums carpeting; removes spots and stains.
• Washes windows and walls; dusts and polishes furniture; scrubs and washes kitchen fixtures; cleans blinds.
• Dusts woodwork, furniture, and other furnishings.
• Cleans restrooms; replaces toilet paper and soap; washes and polishes bathroom fixtures.
• Picks up paper and debris in the building and on the grounds.
• Replaces light bulbs as required.
• Cleans and mops kitchen area.
• Folds and unfolds chairs.
• Responsible for moving furniture.
• Wash, dry, and folds table cloths and towels.
• Transports, empties and cleans large trash containers into outdoor units.
• Maintains equipment and materials used in the work.
• Locks and unlocks doors, checks the security of buildings and grounds, activates the alarm system, lowers flags.
• Work is performed under the direct and general supervision of the Building Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Custodian I

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This job is also posted in Norfolk Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5973717
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Full-Time and Permanent; Non-Exempt; 7 Hours/Day; 195 Days/Day; 10 Months /Year; Grade: AA

General Responsibilities

This position is responsible for light to moderate cleaning of designated school building areas; to include cleaning classrooms, school offices, restrooms, cafeterias, hallways, and other areas as assigned. Duties may include cleaning in central school facilities such as transportation, child nutrition facilities, or the central administration building.

Education and Experience

Requires a high school diploma, one (1) year of related custodial experience and two (2) years of customer service experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for sweeping and dry mopping floors.
• Vacuums carpeting; removes spots and stains.
• Washes windows and walls; dusts and polishes furniture; scrubs and washes kitchen fixtures; cleans blinds.
• Dusts woodwork, furniture, and other furnishings.
• Cleans restrooms; replaces toilet paper and soap; washes and polishes bathroom fixtures.
• Picks up paper and debris in the building and on the grounds.
• Replaces light bulbs as required.
• Cleans and mops kitchen area.
• Folds and unfolds chairs.
• Responsible for moving furniture.
• Wash, dry, and folds table cloths and towels.
• Transports, empties and cleans large trash containers into outdoor units.
• Maintains equipment and materials used in the work.
• Locks and unlocks doors, checks the security of buildings and grounds, activates the alarm system, lowers flags.
• Work is performed under the direct and general supervision of the Building Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $15.53 to $21.80 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Erica Norfleet , Talent Acquisition & Management Specialist
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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