Substitute Custodian

Substitute Custodian

Maintain clean, safe, sanitary schools, including, but not limited to, disinfecting and light maintenance of assigned school spaces. Performs the general cleaning of all classrooms, office spaces, and libraries as directed.

Essential Functions:

• Sweeps, mops (dust/wet), dust, and disinfects areas regularly as needed.
• Cleans classrooms, offices, and libraries as assigned.
• Picks up paper and other debris and empties and cleans trash receptacles in assigned areas.
• Vacuums and other assigned equipment are operated as assigned.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Lynchburg City Schools Competencies:

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality
• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively
• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

Education and Experience:

High school diploma, or equivalent, preferred. Previous cleaning experience preferred, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understands and carries out both written and oral instructions.
• Reads or recognizes cleaning chemical labels.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling.
• Designated as Essential Personnel - Employees must report to assigned job site during emergency situations including weather and building emergencies.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Travel Requirements: None

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement:

LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Job Status: Open

Salary: Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here.

Days: 260

Start Date: 2025-2026