Custodian III
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Custodian III
Berkeley County Schools (WV) Tuscarora Elementary - Martinsburg, West Virginia
Job Details
Job ID:
5664924
Application Deadline:
Apr 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
A vacancy exists for a 261 day employee working 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Position Title: Custodian III
Pay Grade: C payscale (Based on 261 day contract. Minimum salary $36,449 maximum $54,640 prorated based upon start date. Additional compensation available for qualifying college hours.) plus night shift differential of $130.5
Department:
Various Work Sites/Schools/Maintenance Department
Reports To:
Principal, Director of Maintenance and Custodian IV
Start Date:
May 5, 2026
Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
261 Days
SUMMARY:
Cleaning and maintenance of the district’s buildings and grounds.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
Keeps assigned work area neat and clean at all times.
Vacuums, shampoos, sweeps, mops, waxes, polishes, and scrubs floor surfaces.
Cleans and dusts furnishings.
Washes windows and mirrors.
Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, showers, and locker rooms.
Keeps cleaning equipment clean and in proper operating condition.
Cleans chalkboards and whiteboards on a regular basis.
Collects trash and places it in trash collection receptacles.
Moves furniture and equipment as necessary.
Sets up and tears down for special events.
Shovels snow as needed from steps and sidewalks.
Applies sand and ice melting materials to steps and sidewalks as needed.
Reports items that are in need of repair.
Assures that exterior doors are locked in accordance to the building schedules, all doors and windows are secure, and lights and equipment are shut off.
Raises and/or lowers flags at the prescribed times.
Keeps grounds free of trash, mows lawns, and trims trees as directed.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Pass WV Minimum Objective and Performance School Competency Exam for Custodian.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs onto ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as cleaning supplies, pails and unloading trucks. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 90 lbs. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machines. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
EVALUATION
Job performance is evaluated in accordance to district guidelines by the building supervisor.
Special note
Essential personnel in a state of emergency include custodians who may be required to report to work at the discretion of the superintendent or his designee.
May be required to work an alternative work schedule when school is not in session or when staff/students are not present for instruction purposes.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Categories:
Support Staff > Custodian
Contact Information
Lee-Dorah Wokpara, Recruiter/Talent Management Coordinator
1453 Winchester Ave
Berkeley Co. Schools – HR Dept.
Martinsburg, West Virginia 25405
Phone: 304-267-3500
Fax: 304-267-3524
Email: lwokpara@k12.wv.us
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Berkeley County Schools (WV) Tuscarora Elementary - Martinsburg, West Virginia
Job Details
Job ID:
5664924
Application Deadline:
Apr 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
A vacancy exists for a 261 day employee working 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Position Title: Custodian III
Pay Grade: C payscale (Based on 261 day contract. Minimum salary $36,449 maximum $54,640 prorated based upon start date. Additional compensation available for qualifying college hours.) plus night shift differential of $130.5
Department:
Various Work Sites/Schools/Maintenance Department
Reports To:
Principal, Director of Maintenance and Custodian IV
Start Date:
May 5, 2026
Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
261 Days
SUMMARY:
Cleaning and maintenance of the district’s buildings and grounds.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
Keeps assigned work area neat and clean at all times.
Vacuums, shampoos, sweeps, mops, waxes, polishes, and scrubs floor surfaces.
Cleans and dusts furnishings.
Washes windows and mirrors.
Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, showers, and locker rooms.
Keeps cleaning equipment clean and in proper operating condition.
Cleans chalkboards and whiteboards on a regular basis.
Collects trash and places it in trash collection receptacles.
Moves furniture and equipment as necessary.
Sets up and tears down for special events.
Shovels snow as needed from steps and sidewalks.
Applies sand and ice melting materials to steps and sidewalks as needed.
Reports items that are in need of repair.
Assures that exterior doors are locked in accordance to the building schedules, all doors and windows are secure, and lights and equipment are shut off.
Raises and/or lowers flags at the prescribed times.
Keeps grounds free of trash, mows lawns, and trims trees as directed.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Pass WV Minimum Objective and Performance School Competency Exam for Custodian.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs onto ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as cleaning supplies, pails and unloading trucks. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 90 lbs. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machines. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
EVALUATION
Job performance is evaluated in accordance to district guidelines by the building supervisor.
Special note
Essential personnel in a state of emergency include custodians who may be required to report to work at the discretion of the superintendent or his designee.
May be required to work an alternative work schedule when school is not in session or when staff/students are not present for instruction purposes.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Categories:
Support Staff > Custodian
Contact Information
Lee-Dorah Wokpara, Recruiter/Talent Management Coordinator
1453 Winchester Ave
Berkeley Co. Schools – HR Dept.
Martinsburg, West Virginia 25405
Phone: 304-267-3500
Fax: 304-267-3524
Email: lwokpara@k12.wv.us
#J-18808-Ljbffr