Substitute Custodian

Morgan County Schools; Bath (WV); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan County Schools in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia seeks a Substitute Custodian to maintain clean and safe school facilities. Positions include Custodian I–IV with responsibilities ranging from basic cleaning to operating HVAC systems and supervising staff as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, successful state competency testing, and a clear background check. Employment is 200 days annually, with pay scale A–D commensurate with experience and education.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent per WV Code.
• State competency test as required under WV Code.
• Criminal background check conducted per WV Code.

Responsibilities

• Present information clearly to administrators, staff, and the public.
• Apply concepts like fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to duties.
• Interface effectively with departments, staff, and external contacts.
• Pass written and physical tests related to the position.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and community.
• Comply with county requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Read and follow labels and safety warnings on cleaning agents and hazardous materials.
• Perform strenuous physical activity related to custodial duties.
• Work under minimal supervision and be self-motivated.
• Understand and follow written and oral directions.
• Complete required training and in-service as required by the county.
• Solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Communication

Physical stamina

Follow instructions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Substitute Custodian

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Job Details

Job ID: 5946612

Application Deadline: Oct 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Custodian I, II, III, IV

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5; Meet the definition of \"Qualifications\" in WV Code §18A-4-8b; demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8e (state-approved competency test), as required; and Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate; and

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substance which affects employee productivity, safety or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated. \"Custodian I\" means personnel employed to keep buildings clean and free of refuse; \"Custodian II\" means personnel employed as a watchman or groundsman; \"Custodian III\" means personnel employed to keep buildings clean and free of refuse, to operate the heating and cooling systems and to make minor repairs; \"Custodian IV\" means personnel employed as head custodian. In addition to providing services as defined in \"Custodian III\" their duties may include supervising other custodian personnel. (Pursuant to WV §18A-4-8)

1. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff, and the general public;
2. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations consistent with the duties of the position;
3. Ability to interface effectively with other departments, school personnel, other maintenance staff, and business contacts from outside the county;
4. Ability to pass written and physical tests that are directly related to the position;
5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and community;
6. Ability to perform duties in full compliance with all county requirements and the Board of Education policies;
7. Ability to read and comply with labels and safety warnings on cleaning agents and hazardous materials;
8. Ability to perform strenuous physical activity related to custodial duties;
9. Ability to work under minimal or no supervision; be an effective self-starter;
10. Ability to understand and follow both written and oral directions;
11. Complete necessary training and in-service as required by the county;
12. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists consistent with the duties of the position; and
13. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or scheduleform.

REPORTS TO: School Administrator/Director of Support Service

FLSA/CONTRACT STATUS: Non-exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Minimum 200 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8; extended employment terms may be established by the Morgan County Board of Education.

SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with Morgan County Salary Scale, Pay Grade A, B, C, or D, commensurate with experience, classification, and education level.

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314 and Morgan County Board of Education Evaluation Policy.

JOB SUMMARY: To perform duties which keep the county buildings in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions o the educational program. The custodian performs assigned custodial duties and repairs and receives supervision from the building administrator.

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