Custodian, New Haven Elementary School

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mason County Schools seeks a Custodian I–IV at New Haven Elementary to maintain clean, safe school facilities during a 12:00-8:00pm shift. Responsibilities include cleaning classrooms, restrooms, and common areas, operating cleaning equipment, and assisting with setup for activities.

The role requires a high school diploma and compliance with WV Code qualifications. Position works under the supervision of the building principal and facility supervisor with 220+ days annually and pay grade

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Criminal background check per WV Code.
• Meet WV qualifications per code and state-approved competency test.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and preserves designated spaces, equipment, etc. in the building.
• Cleans classrooms, offices, libraries, restrooms, and common areas.
• Scrubs, mops, disinfects and polishes floors; vacuuming and window washing.
• Dispose of trash and waste materials; clean doors and walls.
• Assist in moving equipment and check/replace light bulbs.
• Sweep sidewalks and clean shower rooms and gym; snow removal support.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment.
• Prepare facilities for activities and clean up afterwards.
• Shampoo carpets; inspect fire extinguishers and emergency lighting.
• Lift and move up to 75 pounds; maintain supply inventories.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Custodian, New Haven Elementary School (210-359-C) JobID: 74305

• Position Type: Custodial/Maintenance/ Custodian

MASON COUNTY SCHOOLS
Job Description
POSITION: Custodian I, II, III, IV New Haven Elementary 12:00-8:00pm
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal; Supervisor of Facility
EMPLOYMENT Minimum 220 days annually, pursuant to WV Code; 12:00-8:00pm
TERM: §18A-4-8; extended employment terms may be established.
SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with
Mason County Salary Scale, Pay Grade A, B, C, or D
commensurate with experience and education level
EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by
the building principal/immediate supervisor and in
accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board
Policy 5314.
JOB SUMMARY: The custodian keeps the county buildings in such a state of
operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational
program. The custodian performs assigned custodial duties and repairs and receives
supervision from the building administrator.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional duties may be assigned.

• Cleans and preserves designated spaces, equipment, etc. in the building.
• Cleans classrooms, offices, libraries, restrooms, and common areas including but not limited to chalkboards, dusting and emptying trash receptacles, vacuuming, washing windows, and replenishing supplies.
• Scrubs, mops, disinfects and polishes hard-surfaced floors in restrooms, cafeteria, hallways, classrooms using brooms, mops, and buffer.
• Clean rugs and carpets with vacuum cleaner.
• Dispose of trash and waste materials.
• Clean doors, door facings, and walls with disinfectant.
• Assist in moving equipment.
• Check and replace light bulbs.
• Sweep sidewalks around buildings.
• Clean shower rooms and gym.
• Help remove snow and clear sidewalk of ice.
• Operate and maintain weed eater, lawn mower, floor scrubber, floor buffer, and vacuum cleaner.
• Arrange table and chairs for breakfast and lunch.
• Secure the building at night.
• Operate hand and small power tools.
• Prepare facilities for activities and clean up after the activities.
• Shampoo carpets.
• Perform inspections for fire extinguishers and emergency lighting.
• Clean ceiling and restroom vents.
• Be able to lift all supplies and materials pertaining to the custodian position.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment and requests supplies in advance so as not to hinder the continued performance of the building custodial duties.
• Complies with State Law and County Policies.
• Corrects minor safety hazards when observed and/or immediately refers major safety hazards to building supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5; Criminal
background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c; Meet the definition of
"Qualifications" in WV Code §18A-4-8b; demonstrated competency, pursuant to
WV Code §18A-4-8e (state-approved competency test) as required.
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.
"'Custodian I' means personnel employed to keep buildings clean and free of refuse;
‘Custodian II' means personnel employed as a watchman or groundsman; ‘Custodian
III' means personnel employed to keep buildings clean and free of refuse, to operate the
heating or cooling systems and to make minor repairs; ‘Custodian IV' means personnel
employed as head custodians. In addition to providing services as defined in ‘Custodian
III' their duties may include supervising other custodian personnel (Pursuant to WV Code
§18A-4-8).
§ Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from
administrators, staff and the general public.
§ Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to
practical situations consistent with the duties of the position.
§ Ability to interface effectively with other departments, school personnel, other
maintenance staff and business contacts from outside the county.
§ Ability to pass written and physical tests that are directly related to the position.
§ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students,
staff and community.
§ Ability to perform duties in full compliance with all county requirements and the
Board of Education policies.
§ Ability to read and comply with labels and safety warnings on cleaning agents
and hazardous materials.
§ Ability to perform strenuous physical activity related to custodial duties.
§ Ability to work under minimal or no supervision; be an effective self-starter.
§ Ability to understand and follow both written and oral directions.
§ Complete necessary training and in-service as required by the county.
§ Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situations where only limited standardization exists consistent with the duties of
this position.
§ Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or
schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop,
reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see, climb a ladder a minimum of six
feet and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job the employee
may frequently lift and or move up to 75 pounds of materials, etc. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed
material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet
multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. The temperature in the work environment can range from below
freezing when working outdoors to in excess of 90°F when working in the furnace room
or kitchen areas or on roof tops. The work surface can be slippery when mopping/
stripping floors or completing snow removal. The noise level in the work environment is
moderate to loud (60 -90 dB).

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this
position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this
position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Updated 03/15/2022

Postings current as of 9/23/2026 10:28:48 PM CST.

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