Substitute Custodian

Position Type:
Custodial/Maintenance/Substitute Custodian

Date Posted:
8/18/2026

Location:
Upshur County Schools

Closing Date:
08/25/2026

County:
Upshur County Schools
POSITION: Substitute Custodians

Upshur County Schools

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.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional duties may be assigned.

• 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. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.


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 or 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).

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Please apply online at under "Employment Opportunities".


Required for ALL applicants.

1. Application
2. Current Transcripts (if applicable)
3. Copy of West Virginia Certifications (if available/applicable)
4. Resume including references
5. Copies of past two (2) evaluations (if applicable)

"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."