Full Time Day Custodian - Elementary School

Performs intermediate to high level custodial work in maintaining the cleanliness of school buildings, surrounding grounds and furnishings. An employee in this position receives classroom and hands-on-training in the use of cleaning tools, equipment and supplies, and safety and personal protection necessary to perform custodial work. Supervise other custodial staff members.
ESSENTIAL TASKS (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. May serve as the head custodian in an elementary school or the head night custodian in a middle or high school.
Supervise custodial workers; cleaning school building interiors; Make sure doors are always locked and secured, clean classrooms, carpet, cafeteria, portables, restrooms, hallways, maintain school grounds, accept deliveries from vendors and supply trucks, deal with vandalism, assist when someone from the cafeteria or custodial staff is out.
Serve as school representative with Fire Marshall and sprinkler systems inspections.
Clean carpets, change light bulbs, and inspect building.
Assign special duties to other custodial staff as required.
Check restrooms, main office, and heating/AC.
Clean the restrooms, cafeteria, hallways and classrooms to include windows, furniture, walls, and floors.
Replace lights on a basis for inside and outside of the school building
Accept deliveries from vendors and supply trucks.
Dump trash from all classrooms and office space.
Clean Gym area sweep and spot mop after school activities are over, and clean water fountains.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment; ability to read and speak/understand English; Preferred: High School Diploma.
A comparable amount of training and experience maybe substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, extreme vibrations, hazards such as electric current, exposure to chemicals, moving mechanical parts, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. The entry-level rate will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the rate will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.
VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.
Virginia Beach City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, disability, marital status, age, genetic information or veteran status in its programs and activities. (School Board Policies 2-33,4-4,4-6)
To seek resolution of grievances resulting from alleged discrimination or to report violations of these policies, please contact the Chief Human Resources Officer at View phone number on click.appcast.io,2512 George Mason Drive, Municipal Center, Building 6, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456.

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