Long-Term Substitute Custodian III – Anticipated

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Optical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Liability Insurance

Workers' Compensation

Retirement

Tax Shelter Annuity Program

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Personal Leave

Job summary

West Virginia K-12 Jobs is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Custodian III at Madison Elementary School. Shift runs 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with duties including cleaning, minor maintenance and safety checks. Anticipated term is until the regular employee returns, under supervision of the principal.

The position requires knowledge of janitorial methods, ability to operate HVAC, fire alarm and water systems, and a high school diploma or GED. Apply before the stated deadline August 18, 2026.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule.
• Excellent attendance record with minimal absences.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, scrub and maintain classroom floors and corridors.
• Operate HVAC, fire alarm and water systems when required.
• Perform basic maintenance and safety checks in the school building.
• Ensure doors, windows, and restrooms are clean and in good condition.
• Maintain and upgrade skills through in-service training.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

HVAC knowledge

Fire Alarm System

Carpet Cleaning Equipment

Job description

DEADLINE DATE FOR APPLICATION: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Long-Term Substitute Custodian III - Anticipated

• Madison Elementary School
• 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

Until the Regular Employee Returns

SALARY

Per Ohio County Schools Salary Schedule Based Upon Education Level

BENEFITS

• Optical Insurance Social Security
• Dental Insurance Worker's Compensation
• Medical Insurance Retirement
• Life Insurance Unemployment Compensation
• Liability Insurance Tax Shelter Annuity Program
• Paid Sick Leave Sick Leave Bank
• Paid Personal Leave Outside School Environment Days with pay 6

Equal employment opportunity will be granted to all persons, regardless of race, religion, color, sex or national origin, and no discrimination based upon such factors will be made in salary, promotion, demotion, transfer, or termination of any employee.

• It is a policy of the Ohio County Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of sex in employment as required by Title IX of the 1972 education amendments.

• It is a policy of Ohio County to provide equal opportunity for the disabled per federal regulation 504.

TITLE

Custodian III

REPORTS TO

Principal

JOB GOAL

Under the immediate supervision of the principal, is responsible for performing a variety of cleaning and minor maintenance tasks in a school building; perform related duties as required. To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to learn, play and develop.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in janitorial work.
• Knowledge of swimming pool maintenance.
• Able to operate HVAC, Fire alarm and Water Systems.
• Ability to repair and clean carpet and tile.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform self-assessments of job completion and complete the necessary forms to verify.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule.
• Have an outstanding attendance record with minimized absences.
• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• This job is classified as requiring a medium-heavy work capacity.
• Pass the approved West Virginia Service Personnel Tests for Custodian.
• Any combination of training and experience which would lead to successful employment as a Custodian III.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FOR THE JOB

• Sweep, scrub, wax and oil floors in classrooms and hallways and clean soiled carpet.
• Wash blackboards and change erasers.
• Wash walls and windows, fixtures in restrooms, drinking fountains and wash basins.
• Remove damaged areas of carpet and replace damaged torn areas only.
• Cut out and replace old carpet with new patches.
• Take down flag each day; dust-mop stairs and hallways; dust and wax furniture, radiators and window sills.
• Empty trash receptacles; replace hand towels in restrooms, burned out bulbs and tubes; replenish classroom supplies.
• Operate floor buffer and wet pickup machine.
• Should have knowledge or be able and willing to learn HVAC System, Fire Alarm System and Water System.
• Lock buildings and rooms as instructed.
• Load and unload trucks as assigned.
• Move and rearrange furniture as directed; polish furniture and hardware.
• Shovel snow and cut grass as assigned.
• Replace broken glass and perform other minor maintenance work.
• Sweep sidewalks and pick up litter on school grounds.
• Maintain proper room temperatures at all times.
• Inspect building before leaving to make certain all is under control and carry out building checks on the weekends.
• Promote the safety, health and comfort of the students and employees.
• Participate in in-service training as directed.
• Maintain positive work habits.
• Perform duties efficiently and productively.
• Maintain and/or upgrade skills.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Principal.

*Currently classified custodians do not have to take the tests.

Revised: July 3, 2001 Term of Employment: 261 days