Substitute Custodians 2025-2026

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; West Virginia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in West Virginia is looking for Custodial/Maintenance/Substitute Custodians to ensure cleanliness and safety in school facilities. The role includes various responsibilities based on classification, from maintaining cleanliness to making minor repairs and supervising staff. Candidates must have a high school diploma and pass background checks and a competency test. This position is on an as-needed basis and follows a pay structure based on experience levels.

Qualifications

• Pass competency test pursuant to WV Code 18A‑4‑8e.
• Criminal Background Check conducted pursuant to Summers County Board of Education Policy IV‑G4.
• Drug Test conducted pursuant to Summers County Board of Education Policy IV‑H‑1.

Responsibilities

• Independently keep building clean, sanitary and in orderly condition.
• Ensure the facility is in a safe and secure condition.
• Make necessary repairs to the facility and its grounds to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Coordinate with the Principal and Director of Facilities to plan for maintenance.
• Accept written or oral instructions pertaining to custodial responsibilities, including moving furniture, transporting teaching supplies and equipment.
• Perform duties of Custodian I–IV as assigned.

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Job description

Position Type: Custodial/Maintenance/Substitute Custodian

Criminal Background Check conducted pursuant to Summers County Board of Education Policy IV‑G4

Drug Test conducted pursuant to Summers County Board of Education Policy IV‑H‑1.

High School Graduate or equivalent

Pass competency test pursuant to WV Code 18A‑4‑8e

Qualifications

• Criminal Background Check conducted pursuant to Summers County Board of Education Policy IV‑G4
• Drug Test conducted pursuant to Summers County Board of Education Policy IV‑H‑1
• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Pass competency test pursuant to WV Code 18A‑4‑8e

Reporting To

Principal, Director, or Superintendent

Term

Called on an as needed basis

Salary

According to daily rate according to WV Code

• Custodian I – Paygrade A
• Custodian II – Paygrade B
• Custodian III – Paygrade C
• Custodian IV – Paygrade D

Job Description

Perform the following duties according to classification:

Custodian I

• Independently keep building clean, sanitary and in orderly condition.
• Ensure the facility is in a safe and secure condition.
• Report needed supplies to the head custodian and/or principal.
• Report needed repairs to the head custodian and/or principal.
• Accept written or oral instructions pertaining to custodial responsibilities, including moving furniture, transporting teaching supplies and equipment.

Custodian II

• Perform duties of Custodian I.
• Acts as watchman and/or grounds man.
• Ensure the appearance of the facility is neat and orderly.
• Make necessary repairs to the facility and its grounds to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Duties may include the operation of a small heating plant.
• Duties may include protecting the facility against theft or damage.

Custodian III

• Perform duties of Custodian I and II.
• Make Minor repairs to facilities and equipment.
• Remove snow as assigned.
• Operate heating, cooling, lighting and electrical controls as specified or required.
• Perform routine lubrication services and minor preventative maintenance services.
• Inspect building and report deficiencies.
• Keep track of supplies and make necessary orders for supplies.
• Maintain records as required by the county.

Custodian IV

• Perform duties of Custodian I, II and III.
• Coordinate with the Principal and Director of Facilities to plan for the short term and long-term maintenance of the facility.
• Supervise other custodians.

Postings current as of 2/21/2026 3:34:28 AM CST.