Substitute Custodian

Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : Central Services, Ashland, VA
Job Type: Substitute
Job Number: 04050
Department: Custodial Department
Opening Date: 07/06/2026


Description
General Responsibilities:

Performs routine and non-routine cleaning in an assigned area or areas to provide the proper building sanitation by following prescribed cleaning frequencies. Provides project work periodically and responds to other miscellaneous requests submitted by faculty and staff. Works under limited supervision performing routine cleaning tasks by using prescribed chemicals and machines. This position may require the employee to report to their job site during emergency situations, such as snow, inclement weather, or other emergency situations.

Essential Duties:

(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.)

• Performs daily functions include trash removal and disposal, sweeping, dust mopping, high and low dusting, wet mopping, vacuuming and spotting carpet, restroom sanitation, cleaning glass, mirrors and fixtures, restocking soap dispensers and paper supplies, sanitizing drinking fountains, cleaning walls, vents, chalkboards(upon request), and baseboards;
• Is responsible for the proper cleaning, care and storage of equipment and supplies;
• Responds to a variety of requests from faculty and staff which includes but is not limited to: setting up for meetings and class functions, moving furniture, unloading and storing deliveries;
• Responds to accidents or potential safety hazards such as clean-up from spills, restroom problems, and child illnesses;
• Performs minor maintenance tasks (changing light bulbs, tubes, air filters, and ceiling tiles, replacing broken equipment, repairing minor leaks, unstopping plumbing, etc.);
• Refinishes or restores resilient floor tile as required by mechanical stripping, sealing, finishing, spray buffing, scrubbing and recoating;
• Maintains carpet by machine extraction, spotting and cleaning;
• Is responsible for opening and/or securing the building;
• Maintains building perimeter by keeping walkways and driveways free from snow, ice and debris;
• Folds and moves lunch tables before and after lunch periods and other special events;
• Loads and unloads school supplies and deliveries, as needed;
• Participates in intensive and extensive detail cleaning and repairing program during school breaks to prepare facility for reopening;
• Arrives for duty in the building when special events are given outside of regular school hours, as requested by the administrator;
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications: KSA's, Education

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to: read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information in one-on-one situations; apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions ; learn routine and non-routine cleaning methods, procedures, and equipment usage; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.


Education and Experience:
Any combination of education or experience equivalent to completion of high school. Prior experience or related training preferred.
A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Terms of Employment

WORK SCHEDULE: As needed
PAYGRADE: 3
SALARY SCALE: Uniform
Physical requirements and Disclaimer

Physical and Environmental Conditions:
Ability to: work with industry standard cleaning chemicals; regularly lift and/or move up to 10 lbs., frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs., and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance; operate cleaning equipment; work in all weather conditions, and climb/use a ladder. Position requires significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions. Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, blood or infectious disease as carried by students, exposed to various noise levels, may sit or stand for lengthy periods of time, may lift objects repeatedly, and may undertake repeated motions.

Created 11/09 Hanover County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.
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The Hanover County School Board does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability or national origin in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. The Director for Special Education is designated as coordinator for non-discrimination for access to and implementation of programs under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources is designated as coordinator for non-discrimination regarding personnel matters under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. To contact Hanover County Public Schools by phone, you may call View phone number on click.appcast.io.