Custodian I (Night)

Virginia Beach City Public Schools; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 46,522,000 - 67,858,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid sick/annual leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a dedicated custodian to perform routine cleaning of classrooms, cafeterias and common areas. The role includes handling cleaning equipment, following safety procedures, and assisting with events in the evening shift.

Training is provided on tools, supplies and safety, with responsibilities spanning from janitorial duties to securing doors after hours. The ideal candidate has GED or high school experience, and a preference for a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment and the ability to follow simple instructions.
• Basic ability to read and speak/understand English.

Responsibilities

• Clean cafeteria after each lunch and mop, realign chairs and tidy areas.
• Pick up paper and trash in bathrooms and hallways; clean spills.
• Dust rooms high and low; set classrooms for the next day.
• Move desks and tables; assist with special events setup.
• Secure doors at end of day and maintain classrooms/teacher lounge.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Reading English

Working with school staff

Interpersonal skills

Safety procedures

Education

GED or some high school

High School Diploma preferred

Tools

Buffer

Scrubber

Burnisher

Job description

General Responsibilities
Performs routine custodial work in maintaining the cleanliness of school buildings and surrounding grounds. An employee in this position receives classroom and hands-on-training in the use of cleaning tools, equipment and supplies, and safety and personal protection necessary to perform custodial work.

• Clean the cafeteria after each lunch bell, clean tables, realign chairs, mop cafeteria.
• Pick-up paper and trash in bathrooms and hallways, clean up spills such as vomit and other mistakes which come from children or other adults.
• Pick-up paper and trash around school and grounds.
• Dump trash in classrooms, clean chalkboards every day, sweep the floors of the classrooms, dust each room high and low, and set classrooms back up for the next day.
• Wash off desks for students and teachers, move classroom desks and tables from one part of the school to another, which sometimes is either up or down stairs.
• Set up for PTA in cafeteria, auditorium, library and set them back up for the next day.
• Set up for special events and meetings.
• Vacuum floors, shampoo carpets, wash walls, fix lockers, clean rooms once after school programs are finished, wash windows, wash off graffiti, wash bathroom stalls.
• Mop bathrooms after cleaning, mop and wax hallway and classrooms floors.
• Secure and lock all classrooms and outside doors at the end of the school day.
• Clean teacher\'s lounge.
• Perform related work as required.

General Responsibilities
Performs routine custodial work in maintaining the cleanliness of school buildings and surrounding grounds. An employee in this position receives classroom and hands-on-training in the use of cleaning tools, equipment and supplies, and safety and personal protection necessary to perform custodial work.
Essential Tasks

• Clean the cafeteria after each lunch bell, clean tables, realign chairs, mop cafeteria.
• Pick-up paper and trash in bathrooms and hallways, clean up spills such as vomit and other mistakes which come from children or other adults.
• Pick-up paper and trash around school and grounds.
• Dump trash in classrooms, clean chalkboards every day, sweep the floors of the classrooms, dust each room high and low, and set classrooms back up for the next day.
• Wash off desks for students and teachers, move classroom desks and tables from one part of the school to another, which sometimes is either up or down stairs.
• Set up for PTA in cafeteria, auditorium, library and set them back up for the next day.
• Set up for special events and meetings.
• Vacuum floors, shampoo carpets, wash walls, fix lockers, clean rooms once after school programs are finished, wash windows, wash off graffiti, wash bathroom stalls.
• Mop bathrooms after cleaning, mop and wax hallway and classrooms floors.
• Secure and lock all classrooms and outside doors at the end of the school day.
• Clean teacher\'s lounge.
• Perform related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and school staff; basic ability to read and speak/understand English.
Education And Experience

Required: GED or some high school.

Preferred: High School Diploma. Some custodial experience.

Physical Requirements
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent walking, standing, bending, grasping, repetitive motion, and reaching, Occasional stooping, balancing, crouching, kneeling, and fingering. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, extreme vibrations, hazards such as electric current, exposure to chemicals, moving mechanical parts, etc. and/or loud noises. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and over 50 pounds rarely. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
Special Requirements
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
A comparable amount of training and experience maybe substituted for the minimum qualifications.
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Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Job Posting Link https://vbschoolscom.finalsite.com/fs/resource-manager/view/c45e20c6-7f66-4f43-979f-acd48438ee06
Salary Range: From/To
Hourly Rate Range: $16.23 - $23.67
Hours: 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. The entry-level rate will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate\'s current and previous employers, the rate will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.
VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.
Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U07
FTE 1.000
Start Date 2026-2027 School Yr
Custodial Services Skills Cleaning/disinfecting/sanitation, Dusting/polishing, Sweeping/mopping/vacuuming, Emptying trash/recycling, Heavy equipment usage: buffer, scrubber, burnisher
Hourly Rate Range: $16.23 - $23.67
Hours: 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. The entry-level rate will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate\'s current and previous employers, the rate will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.
VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.
Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U07