Custodian III - Anticipated

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia K-12 Jobs seeks a Custodian III for Anticipated Bridge Street Middle School, working 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. during the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves cleaning and minor maintenance to provide a safe, attractive learning environment.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, know janitorial methods, and be able to operate HVAC, fire alarm and water systems. Training and a flexible schedule are expected as part of school operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of janitorial methods, materials and equipment.
• Ability to operate HVAC, Fire alarm and Water Systems.
• Willingness to maintain attendance and flexible scheduling.
• Must follow oral and written instructions and complete required forms.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, scrub, wax and maintain floors and carpeted areas.
• Wash walls, windows, fixtures and restrooms.
• Replace damaged carpet sections and patches; remove debris.
• Lock buildings and secure rooms as directed; move furniture as needed.
• Maintain room temperatures and monitor building checks, including weekends.

Skills

Janitorial methods

HVAC systems

Safety awareness

Following instructions

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Position Type

• Position Type: Custodial/Maintenance/ Custodian

Custodian III - Anticipated Bridge Street Middle School 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 2026-2027 School Year

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

TITLE: Custodian III

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.

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.