Part-time Custodian

George Wythe High School; Wytheville (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

George Wythe High School in Wytheville, VA is seeking a part-time custodian to maintain clean and safe facilities. The role involves sweeping, mopping, restocking, and basic repairs under supervision of the school administration.

The ideal candidate is at least 21, physically able to perform required tasks, able to lift up to 50 pounds, and willing to learn the school's cleaning practices and safety procedures. Evening or variable shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates basic cleaning knowledge and willingness to learn during probation and thereafter.
• Must be at least 21 years old and in good physical health.
• Able to follow simple oral and written directions.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Knowledge of HVAC and electrical systems preferred.
• Ability to operate custodian equipment safely.
• Willing to learn and perform basic repairs as required.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, vacuum, wax, and mop assigned areas.
• Remove trash and dispose of it properly.
• Clean restrooms, mirrors, sinks, and fixtures.
• Restock tissues, towels, and soap; disinfect as needed.
• Dust furniture, walls, and woodwork; clean windows and blinds.
• Move chairs, tables, and equipment as required.
• Clean drinking fountains and school grounds when needed.
• Mow lawn, trim shrubbery, and perform basic grounds tasks.
• Assist with snow removal and event setup.
• Perform minor repairs and replace ceiling tiles and bulbs.

Skills

Physical stamina

Follow instructions

Ladder safety

Cleaning knowledge

HVAC & electrical awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Job description

Part-time Custodian

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Job Details

Job ID: 5930580

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Personnel Vacancy

Part-time Custodian

George Wythe High School

September 17, 2026

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. 21 years of age and is in good physical health, and can do moderate to heavylifting up to 50 pounds as frequently as necessary.
• 2. High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 3. Possesses some knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment, ordemonstratesa genuine desire to learn within the probationary period and thereafter.
• 4. Possesses the ability to follow simple oral and written directions.
• 5. Possesses the ability to climb ladders, stand for extended periods of time, push orpull objects, walk, reach(above shoulders, overhead, and horizontally), and operatecustodian equipment and tools while being subject to environmental conditions, hazards, atmospheric conditions, cleaning chemicals, and furnace or boiler by-products.
• 6. Possesses knowledge of HVAC and electrical systems.
• 7. Demonstrated the ability to use cleaning supplies and equipment economically and efficiently during the probationary period and thereafter.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Sweeps, vacuums, buffs, strips, waxes, and dust mops assigned areas.
• 2. Removestrash at regular intervals and as needed from rooms and buildings and places in containers and dumpsters.
• 3. Scrubs and cleans restrooms, including mirrors, wash basins, commodes, and sinks.
• 4. Fills tissue, towel, and soap dispenser, and disinfectsas needed.
• 5. Dust furniture, walls, window sills, and other woodwork.
• 6. Stacks cafeteria chairs and/or tables as required.
• 7. Washes windows, walls, and woodwork, dusts venetian blinds.
• 8. Cleans drinking fountains.
• 9. Cleans school grounds as needed.
• 10. Mows lawn, trims shrubbery, and cultivates flowers using hand tools and power tools.
• 11. Assist with snow and ice removal, including the operation of tractor.
• 12. Set up rooms and spaces for special events.
• 13. Moves furniture, equipment, and supplies.
• 14. Performs basic repair work, including painting, minorplumbing, desk, chair, and locker repairs. Replace ceiling tiles and light bulbs.
• 15. Cleans storage rooms and equipment and orders, unloads, and stores supplies and deliveries from vehicles.
• 16. Checks freezers and coolers to ensure functional operation.
• 17. Checks and secures school premises to protect against vandalism and theft.
• 18. Attends in-service training to develop and improve knowledge and skills in building service work.
• 19. Checks boiler(s) and circulation pump(s) if appropriate.
• 20. Checks exit lights, fire extinguishers, and pull stations.
• 21. Works with HVAC and electrical systems.
• 22. Performs related tasks as assigned by the school principal.

Terms of employment: Part-Time

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

The Wythe County School Board is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law, political affiliation, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This commitment prevails in all of its policies and practices concerning staff, students, educational programs and services, and individuals and entities with whom the Board does business.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding thenon-discriminationpolicies: Director of Personnel and Human Resources or School Social Worker: 1570 W. Reservoir Wytheville, VA 24382, 276-228-5411.

You may also contact these individuals at:

https://wythe.k12.va.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=433983&pageId=2352681

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