School Facilities Custodian I

Virginia Beach Schools; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid life insurance

Paid sick/annual leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Virginia Retirement System

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a custodial worker to maintain cleanliness of school buildings and grounds. You will receive classroom and hands‑on training in cleaning tools, equipment, supplies, and safety and personal protection necessary to perform custodial work.

Responsibilities include cleaning cafeterias and classrooms, moving furniture for events, setting up for PTA, securing doors, and performing related tasks.

Qualifications

• Required GED or some high school; preferred high school diploma.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Basic reading and spoken English; able to work with school staff.

Responsibilities

• Clean cafeteria after lunch, wipe tables, mop and reset area.
• Pick up trash in bathrooms, hallways, and around grounds; respond to spills.
• Clean classrooms, dust, sweep, and maintain order between classes.
• Move desks and furniture as needed for events or activities.
• Set up for PTA, meetings, and special events; secure doors at day end.
• Vacuum floors, wash walls, windows; report maintenance needs as required.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Safety procedures

English reading

Education

GED or some high school

High School Diploma (preferred)

Tools

Buffing machines

Scrubber

Burnisher

Job description

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a custodial worker to maintain cleanliness of school buildings and grounds. You will receive classroom and hands‑on training in cleaning tools, equipment, supplies, and safety and personal protection necessary to perform custodial work.

Responsibilities include cleaning cafeterias and classrooms, moving furniture for events, setting up for PTA, securing doors, and performing related tasks.