Job Description

Custodian Position

Wythe County Public Schools

Preferred Qualifications:

1. 21 years of age and in good physical health, capable of lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.

2. High School diploma or GED equivalent required.

3. Knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment, or a genuine desire to learn.

4. Ability to follow simple oral and written directions.

5. Ability to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, push or pull objects, walk, reach, and operate custodian equipment and tools while being subject to environmental conditions, hazards, atmospheric conditions, cleaning chemicals, and furnace or boiler by-products.

6. Knowledge of HVAC and electrical systems.

7. Demonstrated ability to use cleaning supplies and equipment economically and efficiently.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Sweeps, vacuums, buffs, strips, waxes, and dust mops assigned areas.

2. Removes trash 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 disinfects as needed.

5. Dusts 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. Assists with snow and ice removal, including the operation of tractor.

12. Sets up rooms and spaces for special events.

13. Moves furniture, equipment, and supplies.

14. Performs basic repair work, including painting, minor plumbing, desk, chair, and locker repairs. Replaces 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: Full-Time

All interested and qualified persons may submit a completed application form and supporting documents to:

Dr. Samantha Reed

Director of Personnel

1570 West Reservoir St

Wytheville, VA 24382

Telephone: 276-228-5411; Fax: 276-228-9192

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

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 the non-discrimination policies: 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:

For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481

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