Custodian

Custodian Newport News Public Schools CUSTODIAL SERVICES - Newport News, Virginia Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5891445 Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Aug 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Job Summary Responsible for cleaning in all areas of the building to include vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, mopping, wiping and emptying trash utilizing appropriate equipment, and supplies. Essential Duties Locks and unlocks doors; activates and deactivates alarm system. Sweeps, mops, dusts all classrooms, bathrooms, offices, hallways, and specialty rooms. Keeps building and premises neat and clean at all times. Uses appropriate equipment and supplies to wipe and sanitize toilets, sinks, mirrors, countertops, windows and water fountains. Empties trash. Stocks paper products at all points of use. Waxes floors and operates buffing machine. Vacuums and cares for building carpeting. Washes windows and furniture. Picks up litter and debris on outside school grounds. Makes minor repairs to equipment and furniture as needed. Replaces light bulbs, tubes, ceiling tile, switch and outlet plates and pencil sharpeners as needed. Complies with laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash and waste. Use power lift to perform tasks up to 40 ft. Moves furniture, folds and unfolds chairs as required. Lower flags. Delivers packages and messages. Load and unload delivery trucks. Mops and buffs cafeteria Contacts Plant Services for after-hour emergencies. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities. (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.) Other Duties Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Lead Custodians, Supervisor of Custodial Services / Principal or other appropriate administrator. Shovels snow from sidewalks during inclement weather. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required) Completion of a standard high school or GED. Must have experience working as custodian. Must possess experience in proper procedures for carpet care. Ability to read and write in English and follow written and oral instructions. Ability to follow safety precautions to avoid injuries of minor cuts, falls, bruises, burns and scalds. Ability to complete written forms and records. Previous related experience preferred. For a complete job description, visit Position Type: Full-Time Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian Job Requirements Contact Information Human Resources 12507 Warwick Blvd Newport News, Virginia 23606 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. “Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government-issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Newport-News-Public-Schools