Custodian III - Anticipated

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Liability Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Personal Leave

Job summary

Ohio County Schools seeks a Custodian III for Elm Grove Elementary School. The role involves cleaning and light maintenance to provide a safe, clean learning environment for students.

The position requires knowledge of janitorial methods, ability to operate HVAC and fire/water systems, and a strong attendance record. The shift runs 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. during the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of janitorial methods and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, scrub, wax and oil floors in classrooms and hallways; clean carpets.
• Wash walls, windows, restroom fixtures and water fixtures.
• Remove damaged carpet and replace with patches.
• Maintain building security and perform weekend checks.
• Promote safety and cleanliness for students and staff.

Skills

Janitorial methods

HVAC knowledge

Fire alarm knowledge

Water system knowledge

Carpet and tile repair/cleaning

Oral and written instruction follow

Attendance reliability

Flexible schedule

Maintenance skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

HVAC System

Fire Alarm System

Water System

Job description

Position Type

Custodial/Maintenance/ Custodian

Deadline for Application

DEADLINE DATE FOR APPLICATION: Monday, September 28, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Location & Hours

Custodian III - Anticipated
Elm Grove Elementary School
2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Term of Employment

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 2026-2027 School Year

Salary

SALARY: Per Ohio County Schools Salary Schedule Based Upon Education Level

Benefits

• Optical Insurance Social Security
• Dental Insurance Worker's Compensation
• Medical Insurance Retirement
• Life Insurance Unemployment Compensation
• Liability Insurance Tax Shelter Annuity Program
• Paid Sick Leave Sick Leave Bank
• Paid Personal Leave Outside School Environment Days with pay 6

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal employment opportunity will be granted to all persons, regardless of race, religion, color, sex or national origin, and no discrimination based upon such factors will be made in salary, promotion, demotion, transfer, or termination of any employee.
It is a policy of the Ohio County Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of sex in employment as required by Title IX of the 1972 education amendments.
It is a policy of Ohio County to provide equal opportunity for the disabled per federal regulation 504.

Title

TITLE: Custodian III

Job Goal

JOB GOAL: Under the immediate supervision of the principal, is responsible for performing a variety of cleaning and minor maintenance tasks in a school building; perform related duties as required. To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to learn, play and develop.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in janitorial work.
• Knowledge of swimming pool maintenance.
• Able to operate HVAC, Fire alarm and Water Systems.
• Ability to repair and clean carpet and tile.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform self-assessments of job completion and complete the necessary forms to verify.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule.
• Have an outstanding attendance record with minimized absences.
• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• This job is classified as requiring a medium-heavy work capacity.
• Pass the approved West Virginia Service Personnel Tests for Custodian.
• Any combination of training and experience which would lead to successful employment as a Custodian III.

Essential Functions for the Job

• Sweep, scrub, wax and oil floors in classrooms and hallways and clean soiled carpet.
• Wash blackboards and change erasers.
• Wash walls and windows, fixtures in restrooms, drinking fountains and wash basins.
• Remove damaged areas of carpet and replace damaged torn areas only.
• Cut out and replace old carpet with new patches.
• Take down flag each day; dust-mop stairs and hallways; dust and wax furniture, radiators and window sills.
• Empty trash receptacles; replace hand towels in restrooms, burned out bulbs and tubes; replenish classroom supplies.
• Operate floor buffer and wet pickup machine.
• Should have knowledge or be able and willing to learn HVAC System, Fire Alarm System and Water System.
• Lock buildings and rooms as instructed.
• Load and unload trucks as assigned.
• Move and rearrange furniture as directed; polish furniture and hardware.
• Shovel snow and cut grass as assigned.
• Replace broken glass and perform other minor maintenance work.
• Sweep sidewalks and pick up litter on school grounds.
• Maintain proper room temperatures at all times.
• Inspect building before leaving to make certain all is under control and carry out building checks on the weekends.
• Promote the safety, health and comfort of the students and employees.
• Participate in in-service training as directed.
• Maintain positive work habits.
• Perform duties efficiently and productively.
• Maintain and/or upgrade skills.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Principal.

*Currently classified custodians do not have to take the tests.