Custodian II

Young World Physical Education

Norfolk (VA)

On-site

USD 21,986 - 34,798

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local school district is hiring a Full-Time Custodian II who will perform custodial duties and minor maintenance tasks in school facilities. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and the ability to lift at least 50 pounds. Responsibilities include cleaning various areas, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring safety and security of the buildings and grounds. This position offers a starting salary between $15.96 and $25.26 per hour.

Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma and 2 years of custodial experience.
Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for sweeping, mopping, and polishing floors.
Cleans restrooms, replaces supplies, and monitors stock.
Performs routine maintenance of major equipment in school buildings.

Skills

Cleaning and custodial work

HVAC maintenance

Furniture moving

Heavy lifting

Basic maintenance skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Custodian II

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This job is also posted in Norfolk Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 4973137

Application Deadline: Mar 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Feb 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Full-Time and Permanent; Non-Exempt; 8 Hours/Day;252 Days/Year; 12 Months /Year; Grade BB

General Responsibilities

This position is responsible for light to moderate, and heavy cleaning and custodial work during an assigned shift; to include janitorial and minor maintenance on HVAC units. This job also requires moving furniture which may include loading and unloading trucks as needed.

Education and Experience

Requires a high school diploma and one (2) years of related custodial experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Job Functions

Responsible for sweeping, mopping, polishing and stripping floors.
Cleans restrooms and replaces toilet paper and soap.
Responsible for washing and polishing furniture.
Cleans the kitchen area and boiler room.
Cleans exterior and interior windows, blinds, fixtures, walls, and other furnishings.
Responsible for routine and preventative maintenance of major equipment in a school building.
Responsible for repairing and cleaning the boiler and fire tubes at regular intervals.
Checks air-conditioning and heating equipment for proper operation maintenance; to include changing and cleaning filters.
Repairs defective flush-valves, light switches, door locks, performs routine painting, replaces light bulbs and window panes as required.
Responsible for trimming hedges and small trees; cleans and maintains trails;
Responsible for debris removal.
Picks up paper and debris in the building and on the grounds, and transports and empties large trash containers into outdoor units, sweeps sidewalks.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more.
Responsible for moving furniture, equipment, boxed textbooks, and other supplies.
Assists with loading and unloading trucks.
Monitors and stocks the supply room; to include delivering packages.
Locks and unlocks doors, checks the security of buildings and grounds, activates the alarm system, lowers flags.
Participates in snow removal.
Work is performed under the direct and general supervision of the Building Supervisor and Senior Custodian.
Performs other duties as assigned.