Roanoke County Public Schools is currently seeking applicants for Building Custodians. This position is a full-time 260 day contract, 8 hours/day position eligible for benefits.
Position Description/Job Summary:
The Building Custodian is responsible for maintaining the school building and grounds.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:
Classrooms

1. • empty trash
   • empty pencil sharpeners
   • vacuum, where/when necessary; to include classroom rugs
   • dry mop
   • wet mop
   • wipe desktops and clean chairs
   • damp wipe white boards / chalk boards
   • dust rooms
   • clean walls
   • replace empty paper towel rolls & toilet paper
   • clean windows, include sills
   • clean the inside and outside of trash cans
   • clean counter tops and fronts of cabinets
   • clean towel boxes & soap dispensers
   • refill soap dispensers

1. clean chalk / marker trays

Halls

1. spot clean and clean dust from ledges
2. clean air vents
3. Wipe down and clean water fountains.

Restrooms

1. clean sinks
2. clean and refill all paper product dispensers
3. clean and refill soap dispensers
4. clean underneath soap dispensers
5. clean toilets and urinals
6. clean bottom of commodes, behind commodes, tops of partitions, doors, and door frame tops and sides
7. clean and refill toilet paper dispensers
8. Stock feminine products and receptacles as needed

Additional assignments

1. empty barrels
2. Perform high/low dusting
3. set up equipment/ chairs/ tables for activities
4. grounds maintenance as required
5. Ice /snow removal
6. building checks as needed
7. work overtime as requested

Professionalism and Abilities:
• Practice confidentiality always
• Maintain an attitude of mutual respect and courtesy
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally
• React positively to constructive criticism and suggestions
• Demonstrate initiative and motivation
• Work independently or collaboratively with others in a variety of circumstances
• Establish professional relationships and communicate effectively
• Demonstrate good safety habits and respond to emergency situations
• Exercise sound judgment in making decisions
• Prepare and present clear and concise correspondence, reports, and policy recommendations
• Organize conflicting work priorities while coordinating multiple projects and meeting deadlines
• Demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, and an ability to adapt to new ideas and situations
• Perform multiple, complex technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet the changing job conditions and needs
• Possess computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Education/Experience & Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
• Minimum of high school diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE).
• Ability to lift 50 - 100 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, i.e., extreme heat and extreme cold.
• Knowledge of custodial cleaning supplies and equipment
• Knowledge of school furniture needs.
• Possess computer skills.
• Possess good organizational skills.
• Possess written and verbal communication skills.
These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.