Custodian III (Head Night)

Virginia Beach Schools; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid sick/annual leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Virginia Retirement System

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a custodian with intermediate to high-level responsibilities including supervision of staff and maintenance of classrooms, hallways, and facilities. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and proper handling of cleaning equipment and supplies.

The position requires GED or some high school, with preferred high school diploma, and offers benefits such as health insurance and retirement options. Strong communication and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• GED or some high school required; considerable custodial experience.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate custodial staff in a school setting.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Supervise custodial workers and cleaning of interiors and grounds.
• Ensure doors are secured and clean classrooms, restrooms and corridors.
• Assist with event setups, deliveries, and special projects.
• Coordinate with school groups for banquets and events.
• Interact with Fire Marshal during inspections and reporting.
• Inspect and maintain building for safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Supervisory skills

Communication

English reading/writing

Safety awareness

Education

GED or some high school

High School Diploma (preferred)

Job description

Performs intermediate to high level custodial work in maintaining the cleanliness of school buildings, surrounding grounds and furnishings. An employee in this position receives classroom and hands‑on‑training in the use of cleaning tools, equipment and supplies, and safety and personal protection necessary to perform custodial work. Supervise other custodial staff members.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• May serve as the head custodian in an elementary school or the head night custodian in a middle or high school.
• Supervise custodial workers; cleaning school building interiors; maintaining school grounds.
• Make sure doors are always locked and secured, clean classrooms, carpet, cafeteria, portables, restrooms, hallways, maintain school grounds, accept deliveries from vendors and supply trucks, deal with vandalism, assist when someone from the cafeteria or custodial staff is out.
• Work with school approved groups (i.e. PTA, churches, etc.) for banquet setup and other special events.
• Serve as school representative with Fire Marshall and sprinkler systems inspections.
• Clean carpets, change light bulbs, and inspect building.
• Assign special duties to other custodial staff as required.
• Check restrooms, main office, and heating/AC.
• Clean the restrooms, cafeteria, hallways and classrooms to include windows, furniture, walls, and floors.
• Set up and pick up chairs, clean, sweep and pick up all trash.
• Replace lights on a basis for inside and outside of the school building
• Assist when other staff members are out.
• Accept deliveries from vendors and supply trucks.
• Set‑up and break‑down for special events.
• Dump trash from all classrooms and office space.
• Clean Gym area sweep and spot mop after school activities are over, and clean water fountains.
• Perform related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and school staff; ability to read and speak/understand English; ability to supervise the work of subordinate staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required: GED or some high school. Considerable custodial experience.

Preferred: High School Diploma.

A comparable amount of training and experience maybe substituted for the minimum qualifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent walking, standing, bending, grasping, repetitive motion, and reaching, Occasional stooping, balancing, crouching, kneeling, and fingering. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, extreme vibrations, hazards such as electric current, exposure to chemicals, moving mechanical parts, etc. and/or loud noises. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and over 50 pounds rarely. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. The entry‑level rate will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the rate will be adjusted if creditable full‑time experience is confirmed.

VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, disability, marital status, age, genetic information or veteran status in its programs and activities. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4‑4,4‑6)