Job Description

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Pending Employment

Criminal Background Check

Drug Test

Successful Score on Employment Test for Custodian Classification

Salary/Benefits

Position Code 683

Pay Scale Custodian III (C)

Salary based on experience and education level per Clay County Board of Education Salary Schedule, plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.

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Terms of Employment

200 Days

Effective the 2026-2027 School Year

SERVICE PERSONNEL

Custodian I

Personnel employed to keep buildings clean and free of refuse.

Custodian II

Personnel employed as a watchman or groundsman.

Custodian III

Personnel employed to keep buildings clean and free of refuse, to operate the heating/cooling systems, and to make minor repairs.

Custodian IV

Personnel employed as the head custodian. In addition to providing services as defined in Custodian III, duties may include supervising other custodian personnel.

Classification definitions obtained from W.Va. Code §18A-4-8.

Job Description

• Dust, clean, polish fixtures, woodwork, and equipment.
• Wash windows and dust blinds.
• Clean restrooms and replenish with supplies.
• Sweep, mop, wax, and polish floors, stairs, corridors, and courts using brooms, mops, and buffer.
• Clean rugs and carpets with vacuum cleaner.
• Dispose of trash and waste materials.
• Clean doors, door facings, and walls with disinfectant.
• Assist in moving equipment.
• Check and replace light bulbs.
• Sweep sidewalks around buildings.
• Report safety hazards within and around buildings.
• List and report repairs needed.
• Store equipment.
• Keep stock of inventory and request supplies as needed.
• Perform minor repairs and maintain equipment.
• Clean shower rooms and gym.
• Help remove snow and clear sidewalk of ice.
• Operate and maintain weed eater, lawn mower, floor scrubber, floor buffer, and vacuum cleaner.
• Arrange tables and chairs for breakfast and lunch.
• Secure the building at night.
• Operate hand and small power tools.
• Prepare facilities for activities and clean up after the activities.
• Shampoo carpets.
• Perform inspections for fire extinguishers and emergency lighting.
• Clean ceiling and restroom vents.
• Be able to lift all supplies and materials pertaining to the custodian position.
• Physical Requirements:
• Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push and/or pull 50-pound loads at a time.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day and climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing between 30 and 60 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Perform custodial duties as assigned by the building administrator.

The Clay County School System is an equal opportunity employer. Employment opportunities are offered without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, and retaliation.