Custodian III

SPRING MILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Martinsburg (WV)

On-site

USD 37,000 - 54,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Berkeley County Schools is seeking a Custodian III for Spring Mills Middle in Martinsburg, WV. The position runs Monday through Friday from 2:00pm to 10:00pm within a 240-day contract.

The role involves cleaning and maintenance of district facilities, with pay grade C and a salary range based on 240-day contract. Starting date is Nov 3, 2026, with additional compensation possible for qualifying college hours.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Pass WV Minimum Objective and Performance School Competency Exam for Custodian.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

Responsibilities

Maintains cleanliness of district buildings and grounds.
Vacuums, mops, cleans restrooms and surfaces.
Operates and maintains cleaning equipment.
Sets up for special events.
Reports maintenance needs and safety concerns.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Speaking

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Custodian III

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This job is also posted in Berkeley County Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5962679

Application Deadline: Oct 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Oct 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 3, 2026

Job Description

Position Title: Custodian III

Pay Grade: C payscale (Based on 240 day contract. Minimum salary $36,794 maximum $53,762 prorated based upon start date. Additional compensation available for qualifying college hours.)

Department: Various Work Sites/Schools/Maintenance Department

Reports To: Principal, Director of Maintenance and Custodian IV

Start Date: November 3, 2026

Days of the Week: Monday - Friday

Time: 2:00pm-10:00pm

Terms of Employment

240 Days

Filling Service Personnel Vacancies

Consider Applicants in this Order

Regularly employed service personnel who hold a classification title within the classification category of the vacancy
Service personnel who have held a classification title within the classification category of the vacancy whose employment has been discontinued in accordance with this section
Regularly employed service personnel who do not hold a classification title within the classification category of vacancy
Service personnel who have not held a classification title within the classification category of the vacancy and whose employment has been discontinued in accordance with this section
Substitute service personnel who hold a classification title within the classification category of the vacancy
Substitute service personnel who do not hold a classification title within the classification category of the vacancy
New service personnel

For Each Candidate Consider Each of the Following

Seniority
Qualifications
Evaluation of past service

Summary

Cleaning and maintenance of the district’s buildings and grounds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
Keeps assigned work area neat and clean at all times.
Vacuums, shampoos, sweeps, mops, waxes, polishes, and scrubs floor surfaces.
Cleans and dusts furnishings
Washes windows and mirrors.
Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, showers, and locker rooms.
Keeps cleaning equipment clean and in proper operating condition.
Cleans chalkboards and whiteboards on a regular basis.
Collects trash and places it in trash collection receptacles.
Moves furniture and equipment as necessary.
Sets up and tears down for special events.
Shovels snow as needed from steps and sidewalks.
Applies sand and ice melting materials to steps and sidewalks as needed.
Reports items that are in need of repair.
Assures that exterior doors are locked in accordance to the building schedules, all doors and windows are secure, and lights and equipment are shut off.
Raises and / or lowers flags at the prescribed times.
Keeps grounds free of trash, mows lawns, and trims trees as directed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Pass WV Minimum Objective and Performance School Competency Exam for Custodian

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs on to ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as cleaning supplies, pails and unloading trucks. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 90 lbs . The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machines. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Evaluation

Job performance is evaluated in accordance to district guidelines by the building supervisor.

Special Note

Essential personnel in a state of emergency include custodians who may be required to report to work at the discretion of the superintendent or his designee.
May be required to work an alternative work schedule when school is not in session or when staff/students are not present for instruction purposes.

Information Compliance

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Berkeley County Schools is bound by statute to recommend the most qualified applicants for position vacancies. In order to determine those qualifications as set forth by the West Virginia Code, we require all applicants to fill out an application, which includes references, and, in many instances, participate in interviews. Failure to provide references, negative references, and failing to participate in requested interviews may impact negatively a candidate's qualifications.

Applicants who have been dismissed or have had their contracts non-renewed for cause are not eligible for consideration. Applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration. Applicants must complete the entire application and provide all documents required. Failure to complete the application and provide requested items will result in the application not being considered.

Position Type: Full-Time

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Support Staff > Custodian

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