Part-time Custodian

MAINTENANCE - CUSTODIANS; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Lynchburg City Schools is hiring a Part-time Custodian in Lynchburg, Virginia. This position involves cleaning and maintaining school spaces, with standard duties including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and disinfecting assigned areas.

The role requires ability to lift 50 pounds and work both independently and within a team. It is a 12-month, non-exempt posting under Maintenance - Custodians, with the department aiming to staff essential facilities effectively.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous cleaning experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to read or recognize cleaning chemical labels.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, dust and disinfect areas regularly.
• Clean classrooms, offices, and libraries as assigned.
• Pick up paper and debris; empty and clean trash receptacles.
• Vacuum and operate cleaning equipment as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Independence

Teamwork

Lifting 50 lbs

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Part-time Custodian

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Job Details

Starting Date: Mar 13, 2026

Job Description

Part-time Custodian GENERAL INFORMATION Title: Part-time Custodian Department: Maintenance Salary Grade: Schedule A
FLSA Status: Non-exempt Site/Location: Maintenance Reports to: Building Administrator Date: 02/09/2026 POSITION SUMMARY

• Maintain clean, safe, sanitary schools including, but not limited to disinfecting and light maintenance of assigned school spaces. Performs the general cleaning of all classrooms, office spaces and libraries as directed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Sweeps, mops (dust/wet), dusts, and disinfects areas regularly as needed.


• Cleans classrooms, offices, libraries as assigned.


• Picks up paper and other debris, empties and cleans trash receptacles in assigned areas.


• Vacuums and operates other assigned equipment as assigned.


• Performs related work as assigned.

Lynchburg City Schools Competencies

Personal Competencies

• Honesty


• Integrity


• Ethical


• Equity Minded


• Emotional Intelligence


• Cultural Competence


• Safety


• Quality

Leadership Competencies

• Models Excellent Customer Service


• Thinks Strategically


• Shows Initiative


• Acts Decisively


• Communicates Effectively


• Works Collaboratively


• Resolves Conflict Proactively

Functional Competencies

• Technical Capabilities


• Computer Literacy


• Data Analysis and Management


• Fiscal Planning and Management


• Project Management


• Strategic Planning

Education and Experience

• High school diploma, or equivalent, preferred.


• Previous cleaning experience preferred, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understands and carries out out both written and oral instructions.


• Reads or recognizes cleaning chemical labels.


• Ability to work independently and in teams.


• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.


• Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling.


• Designated as Essential Personnel - Employees must report to assigned job site during emergency situations including weather and building emergencies.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• None

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

JOB STATUS: OPEN SALARY: This is a 12-month position. Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales . DAYS: 260 START DATE: 2025-2026 Position Type: Part-Time
Job Categories:
Support Staff > Custodian

Contact Information

• Department of Human Resources , Human Resources


• Central Office


• Lynchburg, Virginia 24504


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]