Custodian III

Norfolk Public School District; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Public School District in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking a Custodian III. This full-time, non-exempt position involves lead custodial and routine cleaning duties across district facilities, with responsibility for safety, room setup, and community access.

Requires a high school diploma and 3–5 years custodial experience; pesticide license must be obtained within 90 days. Schedule: 8 hours/day, 252 days/year, 12 months; pay is $18.10–$25.17 per hour.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma.
• 3–5 years of related custodial experience.
• Must obtain pesticide license within 90 days of employment.
• Lead worker responsibilities and supervision.
• Reports to the Custodial Building Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, supervises, and participates in routine cleaning and maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Instructs subordinates and sets expected performance levels in cleaning and grounds maintenance.
• Instructs on proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Maintains prescribed standards for plant, equipment, property, and grounds.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on HVAC and related equipment.
• Supervises snow removal and ensures safety and security precautions.
• Arranges and rearranges rooms for community activities and assists groups.
• Transports and empties large trash containers and moves items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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

General Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for performing custodial and manual work in the care and cleaning of Norfolk Public Schools. Serves as a lead worker. Must obtain pesticide license within 90 days of employment. Reports to the Custodial Building Supervisor.

Education and Experience

Requires a high school diploma and 3-5 years of related custodial experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans, assigns, supervises, and participates in the full range of routine cleaning and maintenance of the building and grounds.
• Instructs subordinates and sets expected levels of performance in cleaning and grounds maintenance.
• Instructs on the proper use of equipment, materials and supplies.
• Responsible for ensuring that prescribed standards are maintained with respect to plant, equipment, property, and grounds.
• Performs and/or oversees that preventive maintenance, adjustments, and minor repairs are performed on HVAC units, refrigeration units and related equipment as required or assigned.
• Supervises and participates in snow removal.
• Ensures that proper safety and security precautions are observed.
• Arranges and rearranges rooms for community activities.
• Assists school and community groups in utilizing areas in the building.
• Transports and empties large trash containers into outdoor units.
• Moves and transports furniture, equipment, boxed textbooks, and other supplies, weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Loads and unloads trucks; to include driving a truck as required.
• May be required to operate a forklift and drive other light automotive equipment as required.
• 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 Area Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Custodian III

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Job Details

Job ID: 5975145

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; 8 Hours/Day;252 Days/Year; 12 Months /Year; Grade EE

Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for performing custodial and manual work in the care and cleaning of Norfolk Public Schools. Serves as a lead worker. Must obtain pesticide license within 90 days of employment. Reports to the Custodial Building Supervisor.

Education and Experience

Requires a high school diploma and 3-5 years of related custodial experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans, assigns, supervises, and participates in the full range of routine cleaning and maintenance of the building and grounds.
• Instructs subordinates and sets expected levels of performance in cleaning and grounds maintenance.
• Instructs on the proper use of equipment, materials and supplies.
• Responsible for ensuring that prescribed standards are maintained with respect to plant, equipment, property, and grounds.
• Performs and/or oversees that preventive maintenance, adjustments, and minor repairs are performed on HVAC units, refrigeration units and related equipment as required or assigned.
• Supervises and participates in snow removal.
• Ensures that proper safety and security precautions are observed.
• Arranges and rearranges rooms for community activities.
• Assists school and community groups in utilizing areas in the building.
• Transports and empties large trash containers into outdoor units.
• Moves and transports furniture, equipment, boxed textbooks, and other supplies, weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Loads and unloads trucks; to include driving a truck as required.
• May be required to operate a forklift and drive other light automotive equipment as required.
• 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 Area Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.10 to $25.17 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Contact Information

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

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