Substitute Custodian

MAINTENANCE - CUSTODIANS

Lynchburg (VA)

On-site

USD 18,597

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Substitute Custodian to maintain cleanliness and sanitation in schools. Responsibilities include general cleaning of classrooms and offices, performing light maintenance, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates should be able to lift 50 pounds and understand cleaning chemical labels. Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma and experience in cleaning, but not required. This position is open and offers a pay rate of $13.50 per hour.

Qualifications

Previous cleaning experience preferred, but not required.
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

Maintain clean and sanitary schools by performing general cleaning tasks.
Sweep, mop, and disinfect areas as needed.
Clean classrooms, offices, and libraries.

Skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Understands cleaning chemical labels

Works independently and in teams

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Substitute Custodian

Lynchburg City Schools MAINTENANCE - CUSTODIANS - LYNCHBURG, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 4953509

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 12, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Substitute Custodian

Department: Maintenance

Salary Grade: Substitute

Pay Schedule: $13.50/Hourly

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Site/Location: Facilities & Maintenance

Reports to: Director of Facilities & Maintenance

Date: 08/12/2025

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), dust, and disinfects areas regularly as needed.
Cleans classrooms, offices, and libraries as assigned.
Picks up paper and other debris and empties and cleans trash receptacles in assigned areas.
Vacuums and other assigned equipment are operated 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 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.

Equal Opportunity 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: 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: Non-Applicable

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

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