Roanoke County School Board is hiring: BUILDING CUSTODIAN in Virginia Beach

Roanoke County Public Schools is currently seeking applicants for Building Custodians. This is a full-time position, 260 day contract, 8 hours/day eligible for benefits. Building Custodians are on the pay plan at Grade 109.

Position Description/Job Summary:

The Building Custodian is responsible for maintaining the school buildings and grounds. If working mid-shift or evenings during the school year (August-May), the person will work daylight hours during the summer (June-July).

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

Classrooms and Halls:

• empty trash
• empty pencil sharpeners
• vacuum, where/when necessary; to include classroom rugs
• dry mop
• wet mop
• wipe desktops and clean chairs
• damp wipe white boards / chalk boards
• dust rooms
• clean walls
• replace empty paper towel rolls & toilet paper
• clean windows, including sills
• clean the inside and outside of trash cans
• clean counter tops and fronts of cabinets
• clean towel boxes & soap dispensers
• refill soap dispensers
• clean chalk / marker trays
• spot clean and clean dust from ledges
• clean air vents
• Wipe down and clean water fountains
Restrooms
• clean sinks
• clean and refill all paper product dispensers
• clean and refill soap dispensers
• clean underneath soap dispensers
• clean toilets and urinals
• clean bottom of commodes, behind commodes, tops of partitions, doors, and door frame tops and sides
• clean and refill toilet paper dispensers
• Stock feminine products and receptacles as needed
Additional assignments:
• empty barrels
• perform high/low dusting
• set up equipment/ chairs/ tables for activities
• grounds maintenance as required
• ice /snow removal
• building checks as needed
• work overtime as requested


Professionalism and Abilities:
• Practice confidentiality always
• Maintain an attitude of mutual respect and courtesy
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally
• React positively to constructive criticism and suggestions
• Demonstrate initiative and motivation
• Work independently or collaboratively with others in a variety of circumstances
• Establish professional relationships and communicate effectively
• Demonstrate good safety habits and respond to emergency situations
• Exercise sound judgment in making decisions
• Prepare and present clear and concise correspondence, reports, and policy recommendations
• Organize conflicting work priorities while coordinating multiple projects and meeting deadlines
• Demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, and an ability to adapt to new ideas and situations
• Perform multiple, complex technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills to meet the changing job conditions and needs
• Possess computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Education/Experience & Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
• Minimum of high school diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE).
• Knowledge of custodial cleaning supplies and equipment
• Knowledge of school furniture needs.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of activities required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to drive a vehicle, to work in all weather conditions, i.e., extreme heat and extreme cold; sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer and phone system; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels; possess sufficient strength and agility to move, lift up to 50 pounds repetitively; to bend, to stoop, to walk, to reach overhead, and to use repetitive motion in the same position for extended periods of time.

These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.