Facilities Custodian and Maintenance Tech

Fairfax County Public Schools; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Fairfax County Public Schools is seeking a custodian to clean, maintain, and secure FCPS-owned buildings as assigned. The role requires basic education, willingness to work evenings or nights, and knowledge of cleaning products and safety procedures.

You will perform routine cleaning tasks, report hazards, and assist with light building repairs and deliveries. The position is a part-time 50% 260-day contract with biweekly pay and a closing date of 01-Sep-2026.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of custodial methods, equipment, procedures, and cleaning materials.
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to learn the appropriate use of cleaning products.
• Ability to recognize and report hazards and apply safe work methods.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Performs repetitive, heavy, manual work requiring efficient performance of basic building cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Mops wet and dry floors.
• Strips wax from floors, rewaxes, and operates buffing machine.
• Washes windows, fixtures, floors, and walls.
• Dusts furniture, lockers, cabinets, walls, window sills, radiators, and other furnishings.
• Empties trash and recycling receptacles.
• Checks all door locks and window latches in securing the building after cleaning.
• Raises and lowers the flag.
• Makes minor repairs to buildings, building equipment, and furniture.
• Delivers packages and messages.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Transports and empties large trash and recycling containers into outdoor units.
• Moves and transports furniture, equipment, boxed textbooks, and other supplies, manually or with mechanical assistance.
• Maintains outside of the building by removing snow and ice, mowing the lawn, maintaining shrubbery, picking up paper and debris, and removing and emptying containers of standing water.

Skills

Custodial knowledge

Communication

Safety awareness

Instruction comprehension

Education

Sixth grade completion

Job description

Fairfax County Public Schools is seeking a custodian to clean, maintain, and secure FCPS-owned buildings as assigned. The role requires basic education, willingness to work evenings or nights, and knowledge of cleaning products and safety procedures.

You will perform routine cleaning tasks, report hazards, and assist with light building repairs and deliveries. The position is a part-time 50% 260-day contract with biweekly pay and a closing date of 01-Sep-2026.