Custodian I

Young World Physical Education; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Public Schools in Norfolk, Virginia seeks a Custodian I for full-time, non-exempt work performing light to moderate cleaning of classrooms, offices, restrooms, cafeterias, and hallways. Starting date is immediate. Work is 7 hours/day, 195 days/year.

Requires high school diploma and at least one year custodial experience plus two years customer service; duties include moving furniture, stocking supplies, and following safety and security procedures.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year custodial experience.
• Minimum 2 years customer service experience.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and dry mop floors.
• Vacuum carpeting; remove spots and stains.
• Wash windows and walls; dust and polish furniture.
• Clean restrooms; replace tissue and soap; polish fixtures.
• Move furniture as needed.
• Transport, empty and clean trash containers.
• Lock/unlock doors; check security; activate alarm.

Skills

Cleaning

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year custodial experience

2 years customer service experience

Job description

Custodian I

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Job Details

Job ID: 5856200

Application Deadline: Sep 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Aug 04, 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 $21.38 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]