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Charleston, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Jul 2026

About the role

Salary Terms:      Standard 220 Day Contract. Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm. Pay Grade C. Salary based on experience and education level per NCBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation. 

Classification:        Service

Reports to:             Building Principal, Assistant Principal

Evaluation:          Evaluated annually by the building principal/immediate supervisor in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314, and NCBOE Policy 4220

FLSA Status:          Non-Exempt

Qualifications: 

  1. High School Diploma, General Equivalent Development Certificate (GED) per West Virginia Code §18A-2-5
  2. Personnel must be or have been classified in this category, or must pass the state prescribed exam for this position per West Virginia Code §18A-4-8e
  3. Criminal background check per WV Code §18-5-15c
  4. The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description 

Title:                      

Custodian III (means a person employed to keep buildings clean and free of refuse, to operate the heating or cooling systems, and to make minor repairs)  

Job Summary:

To perform duties which keep the county buildings in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions of the educational program. The custodian performs assigned custodial duties and repairs and receives supervision from the building administrator.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substances which affect employee productivity, safety or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated. 

Staff members serve as role models for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.

Staff members have a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

Performance Responsibilities:   

  • Maintains positive work habits
  • Maintains positive job attitude and has other personal qualities essential to job success
  • Maintains regular attendance and complies with State Law and County policies and regulations
  • Works safely using proper body mechanics and lifting techniques thus decreasing risk of injury to self and to co-workers
  • Maintains and/or upgrades job-related skills
  • Always develops and maintains a safe work environment
  • Performs custodian work involving independent activity to keep school clean, sanitary, and in an orderly condition, as well as minor maintenance tasks
  • Performs assigned manual work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility. Job assignments are in the form of written or oral instructions and are performed under supervision and reviewed periodically.
  • Must clean and wash floors, walls, ceilings; dust and polish furniture, wash windows; strip, spray, buff, wax, and polish floors; wash and clean rest rooms; dispose of garbage and trash
  • Set-up and shift furniture and furnishings as assigned
  • Aids students, teachers, public, and other employees as assigned
  • Transports teaching supplies and equipment as required by teaching staff and principal
  • Maintains watch over property and grounds against trespassing, vandalism, and fire hazards. Signal police and fire departments when needed.
  • Maintains all floors in a clean and attractive condition, including regular waxing, and in a good state of preservation.
  • Performs supportive duties such as: Displays Flag; Flies Flag at half-staff;
  • Inventories supplies;
  • Reports safety hazards within building;
  • Stores equipment;
  • Services carpeted areas;
  • Assists in building maintenance by replacing window glass, cleaning gutters and drainpipes, freeing stopped sanitary and sink plumbing, repairing leaks, repairing furniture, doing simple painting, replacing lights, and performing other related work as assigned
  • Conducts an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep, and repair.
  • Maintains grounds by cutting grass wi

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Company

West Virginia Department of Education

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