Substitute Custodian

Job Information Openings as of 6/17/2026 Upshur County Schools SS270102 Substitute Custodian Job ID: 57401 Position Type: Custodial/Maintenance/ Substitute Custodian Date Posted: 1/12/2026 Location: Upshur County Schools Closing Date: 12/31/2026 County: Upshur County Schools Position Overview Position: Substitute Custodians Immediate Supervisor: Building Principal; Director of Facilities FLSA Status: Non-exempt Employment Term: As needed throughout the school year Salary: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with Upshur County Salary Scale, Pay Grade C Evaluation: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314, and UCBOE’s Guide to Performance Evaluation for Service Personnel Job Summary The custodian keeps the county buildings in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program. The custodian performs assigned custodial duties and repairs and receives supervision from the building administrator, and if applicable, the head custodian. Responsibility Arrives and departs as per schedule. Cleans and preserves designated spaces, equipment, etc. in the building. Cleans classrooms, offices, media centers, restrooms and common areas including but not limited to chalkboards, dusting, emptying trash receptacles, vacuuming and washing windows. Scrubs, mops, disinfects and polishes hard-surfaced floors in restrooms, cafeteria, hallways, classrooms, etc., as required. Immediately reports any vandalism to school property to his/her supervisor. Assumes responsibility for the security of the building—all doors and windows locked and lights turned off as needed before leaving the building for the night. Maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment and informs the head custodian of needs in advance so as not to hinder the continued performance of the building custodial duties. Complies with County Policies. Moves furniture and equipment and assists in special events or presentations. Corrects minor safety hazards when observed and/or immediately refers major safety hazards to building supervisor. Maintains confidentiality. Other duties as may be assigned by the principal/immediate supervisor. Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5. Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c. Meet the definition of “Qualifications” in WV Code §18A-4-8b. Demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8e (state‑approved competency test) as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Physical Demands The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see, climb a ladder a minimum of six feet and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job the employee may lift and move up to 75 pounds of materials, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The temperature in the work environment can range from below freezing when working outdoors to in excess of 90°F when working in the furnace room or kitchen areas or on roof tops. The work surface can be slippery when mopping/ stripping floors or completing snow removal. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud (60 -90 dB). Equal Employment Opportunity As required by federal laws and regulation, the Upshur County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, handicapping condition, or national origin in employment or in its educational programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Upshur County Board of Education, 102 Smithfield Street, Buckhannon, West Virginia 26201, phone no. View phone number on click.appcast.io; or to the Section 504 Coordinator, Upshur County Board of Education, 102 Smithfield Street, Buckhannon, West Virginia, 26201, phone no. View phone number on click.appcast.io; to the State Elimination of Sex Discrimination Project Coordinator, phone no. View phone number on click.appcast.io; or to the U.S. Department of Education’s Director of the Office for Civil Rights, phone no. View phone number on click.appcast.io. Postings current as of 6/17/2026 11:15:01 PM CST. #J-18808-Ljbffr