Custodian-Part-time

NEW LONDON ACADEMY; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Bedford County Public Schools NEW LONDON ACADEMY in Lynchburg, Virginia, is seeking a part-time custodian to assist with maintaining the school district's facilities and to operate equipment safely and efficiently.

The role includes preventive maintenance, painting, moving furniture, inventory management, and attending training. The helper will follow instructions from the Foreman and perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Unskilled position but physically able and willing to learn jobs pertaining to maintenance building and grounds.
• Must read and understand work orders issued to them.
• Must help keep records or inventory of supplies.
• Must carry out simple work orders such as mowing grass, picking up and delivering supplies, painting, etc.
• School Board may find alternative qualifications acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance of the physical facilities.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Attend training courses and engage in independent study.
• Keep inventory of frequently used parts.
• Follow supervisor's instructions and perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading work orders

Inventory management

Physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Job description

Starting Date: Oct 30, 2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Assist with the maintenance of the physical facilities of the school district.

Assumes primary responsibility for safe and efficient operation of equipment in the facilities owned and operated by the district.

• Examines district owned facilities on a regular basis for the purpose of preventive maintenance.
• Ability to paint, change filters, move furniture and perform upkeep on waste water plants.
• Keeps an inventory of parts that are frequently used.
• Attends training courses and engages in independent study as required.
• Performs such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as the Supervisor of Maintenance may assign.

Job Specifications

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

Unskilled position but physically able and willing to learn jobs pertaining to maintenance building and grounds. Must have the ability to read and understand work orders issued to them, and must have the ability to help keep records or inventory of supplies. Must be able to carry out simple work orders, such as mowing grass, picking up and delivering supplies, painting, etc. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity, hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.

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 noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Helper will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Foreman or appropriate administrator. Bedford County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

Custodian-Part-time

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Job Details

Job ID: 5952463
Application Deadline: Oct 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Oct 30, 2026

Job Summary

Assist with the maintenance of the physical facilities of the school district.

Assumes primary responsibility for safe and efficient operation of equipment in the facilities owned and operated by the district.

• Examines district owned facilities on a regular basis for the purpose of preventive maintenance.
• Ability to paint, change filters, move furniture and perform upkeep on waste water plants.
• Keeps an inventory of parts that are frequently used.
• Attends training courses and engages in independent study as required.
• Performs such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as the Supervisor of Maintenance may assign.

Job Specifications

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

Unskilled position but physically able and willing to learn jobs pertaining to maintenance building and grounds. Must have the ability to read and understand work orders issued to them, and must have the ability to help keep records or inventory of supplies. Must be able to carry out simple work orders, such as mowing grass, picking up and delivering supplies, painting, etc. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity, hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.

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 noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Helper will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Foreman or appropriate administrator. Bedford County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

Position Type: Part-Time
Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melanie Simmons
• 310 S Bridge St
• Bedford, Virginia 245232706
• Phone: [phone] x10247
• Email: [e-mail]