Custodian Smithsburg High School

Washington County Public Schools; Smithsburg (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Public Schools seeks a Custodian for Smithsburg High School to perform cleaning and custodial tasks on the 2nd shift. The role reports to the Facilities Operations Manager and operates on an ESP Grade 4 salary scale.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, physical ability to perform manual tasks, and dependable attendance. This is a 12-month position with 8 hours per day, starting salary scale of $17.18–$31.07 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and custodial tasks (scrubbing, mopping, sweeping, waxing, dusting) using hand or mechanical tools.
• Provide a presence to deter theft or vandalism and protect school property.
• Monitor heating/air conditioning systems and report issues as needed.
• Assist with minor emergency repairs.
• Clean and maintain grounds.
• Keep records of custodial equipment and supplies; reorder as necessary.
• Maintain courteous and professional demeanor with all stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical stamina

Manual tasks

Follow instructions

Attendance reliability

Willingness to train

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Washington County Public Schools

• Position Type: Maintenance and Operations/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 11/5/2026
• Location: Smithsburg High School
• Closing Date: 11/11/2026

Custodian

Smithsburg High School

Grade 4 of the ESP Salary Scale ($17.18 - $31.07)

8 Hours/Day, 12-Month Work Year, 2nd Shift

Reports to Facilities Operations Manager

Employee Benefits Summary

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or has any combination of education, training, or experience that would qualify the candidate to successfully perform in the position.
• Capable of climbing stairs, ladders, etc., carrying reasonable loads, shoveling snow, operating gas powered equipment, and other manual tasks as required to maintain the buildings in first-class condition.
• Ability to follow oral or simple written instructions.
• Willingness to participate in in-service training programs.
• Regular and predictable attendance which is an essential function of this position.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work harmoniously with staff, students, and community.
• Previous experience in commercial cleaning and mechanical/carpentry work.

Role Responsibilities

• Perform operations as scrubbing, mopping, sweeping, waxing, dusting, etc., involved in the cleaning of school buildings by using hand or mechanical cleaning tools.
• Provide a presence to protect school against fire, discourage theft, and/or damage by trespassers.
• Care for and/or checks (as required in the site schedule) the heating/air conditioning system whether it is low pressure, steam, hot air, electric, or oil fired system.
• Assist with and/or make minor emergency repairs.
• Clean and care for the grounds.
• Keep work records and inventory of custodial equipment and supplies, and order supplies when necessary.
• Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Environmental Factors and Physical/Mental Requirements

The Environmental Factors and Physical/Mental demands represent 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.

• Ability to sufficiently and efficiently move throughout the building and grounds for extended periods.
• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with others as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, and hear.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to move, raise, lower, and carry objects up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Must be able to operate powered equipment.
• Must be able to bend, crouch, stoop, reach, walk stairs, climb, and shovel.
• Will be subjected to loud noises, dusts, fumes, and hot and cold outdoor temperatures.

Note: Only currently contracted WCPS teachers may apply for internal teaching vacancies. Any applicant who is not a currently contracted teacher with WCPS must apply for teaching positions as an external applicant for external vacancies.

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