Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Custodian III (Head Day)
Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, Virginia, us, 23450
General Responsibilities
Performs intermediate to high level custodial work in maintaining the cleanliness of school buildings, surrounding grounds and furnishings. An employee in this position receives classroom and hands‑on training in the use of cleaning tools, equipment and supplies, and safety and personal protection necessary to perform custodial work. Supervise other custodial staff members.
Essential Tasks
May serve as the head custodian in an elementary school or the head night custodian in a middle or high school.
Supervise custodial workers; cleaning school building interiors; maintaining school grounds.
Make sure doors are always locked and secured, clean classrooms, carpet, cafeteria, portables, restrooms, hallways, maintain school grounds, accept deliveries from vendors and supply trucks, deal with vandalism, assist when someone from the cafeteria or custodial staff is out.
Work with school approved groups (i.e. PTA, churches, etc.) for banquet setup and other special events.
Serve as school representative with Fire Marshall and sprinkler systems inspections.
Clean carpets, change light bulbs, and inspect building.
Assign special duties to other custodial staff as required.
Check restrooms, main office, and heating/AC.
Repair pencil sharpeners, doorknobs, keys stuck in doors, etc.
Clean the restrooms, cafeteria, hallways and classrooms to include windows, furniture, walls, and floors.
Set up and pick up chairs, clean, sweep and pick up all trash.
Replace lights on a basis for inside and outside of the school building.
Assist when other staff members are out.
Accept deliveries from vendors and supply trucks.
Set‑up and break‑down for special events.
Dump trash from all classrooms and office space.
Clean Gym area sweep and spot mop after school activities are over, and clean water fountains.
Perform related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Thorough knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and school staff; ability to read and speak/understand English; ability to supervise the work of subordinate staff.
Education and Experience
Required:
GED or some high school. Considerable custodial experience.
Preferred:
High School Diploma.
A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Physical Requirements Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent walking, standing, bending, grasping, repetitive motion, and reaching, Occasional stooping, balancing, crouching, kneeling, and fingering. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, extreme vibrations, hazards such as electric current, exposure to chemicals, moving mechanical parts, etc. and/or loud noises. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and over 50 pounds rarely. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
Special Requirements Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
How to Apply Please see "Job Posting Link" below for a complete job description.
External Applicants: If you are interested in applying for this position, you must create an account. Please select "Login and Apply" from the bottom of this posting. After creating an account, please login, complete the online application, and apply for this job.
Eligible Internal Applicants: Follow these instructions to complete a transfer application. After creating an account, please complete the application and apply for this job.
Reports To Principal
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Starting hourly rate: $17.46-$25.47
VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.
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Essential Tasks
May serve as the head custodian in an elementary school or the head night custodian in a middle or high school.
Supervise custodial workers; cleaning school building interiors; maintaining school grounds.
Make sure doors are always locked and secured, clean classrooms, carpet, cafeteria, portables, restrooms, hallways, maintain school grounds, accept deliveries from vendors and supply trucks, deal with vandalism, assist when someone from the cafeteria or custodial staff is out.
Work with school approved groups (i.e. PTA, churches, etc.) for banquet setup and other special events.
Serve as school representative with Fire Marshall and sprinkler systems inspections.
Clean carpets, change light bulbs, and inspect building.
Assign special duties to other custodial staff as required.
Check restrooms, main office, and heating/AC.
Repair pencil sharpeners, doorknobs, keys stuck in doors, etc.
Clean the restrooms, cafeteria, hallways and classrooms to include windows, furniture, walls, and floors.
Set up and pick up chairs, clean, sweep and pick up all trash.
Replace lights on a basis for inside and outside of the school building.
Assist when other staff members are out.
Accept deliveries from vendors and supply trucks.
Set‑up and break‑down for special events.
Dump trash from all classrooms and office space.
Clean Gym area sweep and spot mop after school activities are over, and clean water fountains.
Perform related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Thorough knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and school staff; ability to read and speak/understand English; ability to supervise the work of subordinate staff.
Education and Experience
Required:
GED or some high school. Considerable custodial experience.
Preferred:
High School Diploma.
A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Physical Requirements Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent walking, standing, bending, grasping, repetitive motion, and reaching, Occasional stooping, balancing, crouching, kneeling, and fingering. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, extreme vibrations, hazards such as electric current, exposure to chemicals, moving mechanical parts, etc. and/or loud noises. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and over 50 pounds rarely. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
Special Requirements Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
How to Apply Please see "Job Posting Link" below for a complete job description.
External Applicants: If you are interested in applying for this position, you must create an account. Please select "Login and Apply" from the bottom of this posting. After creating an account, please login, complete the online application, and apply for this job.
Eligible Internal Applicants: Follow these instructions to complete a transfer application. After creating an account, please complete the application and apply for this job.
Reports To Principal
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Starting hourly rate: $17.46-$25.47
VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.
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