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Custodian S27-402-95 (2:00 PM- 10:00 PM)

West Virginia K-12 Jobs, Romney, WV, United States


Position Summary
Custodian I, II, III, or IV at Romney Middle School, Hampshire County Schools.

Job Summary
The Custodian maintains the county buildings in a state of operating excellence, ensuring they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program. Duties include custodial tasks, repairs, and receiving supervision from the building administrator and, if applicable, the head custodian.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent

Criminal background check completed

Meet the definition of “Qualifications” under WV Code §18A-4-8b

Demonstrated competency as required by state-approved competency test

Performance Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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 these essential functions.

Effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff, and the general public

Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations consistent with the duties of the position

Interface effectively with other departments, school personnel, other maintenance staff, and business contacts from outside the county

Pass the written and performance tests that are directly related to the position

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and community

Perform duties in full compliance with all county requirements and the Board of Education Policies

Read and comply with labels and safety warnings on cleaning agents and hazardous materials

Perform strenuous physical activity related to custodial duties

Work under minimal or no supervision and be flexible; be an effective self-starter

Complete necessary training and in-service as required by the county

Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists consistent with the duties of this position

Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Maintain regular attendance

Cleans classrooms, offices, libraries, restrooms, and common areas, including chalkboards, dusting, emptying trash receptacles, vacuuming, and washing windows

Scrubs, mops, disinfects, and polishes hard-surfaced floors in restrooms, cafeterias, hallways, classrooms, etc., including regular waxing

Disinfects all water fountains, floors in the restroom, commodes, urinals, and sinks daily

Maintains an inventory and requisition of janitorial supplies and informs the head custodian of needs in advance

Moves furniture or equipment within buildings as required and as directed by the principal

Immediately reports any vandalism of school property to supervisor

Disinfects areas of high touch during flu season to help prevent spread of the flu

Receives prior permission from building principal and Superintendent to work in excess of 40 hours per week; Overtime Authorization Form signed by Superintendent or designee

Corrects minor safety hazards when observed and/or immediately refers safety hazards to the building supervisor

Uses equipment appropriately: cleans after regular use and reports any issues to supervisor or head custodian

Maintains confidentiality

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Additional Duties for Custodian II/III/IV

Shovel, plow, and sand walkways, driveways, parking areas, and steps as assigned

Perform supportive duties such as flag display, flag flying, inventory supplies, report safety hazards within building, store equipment

Assume responsibility for the security of the building—lock and lock doors and windows and turn off lights as needed before leaving the building for the night (except emergency lights)

Maintain grounds, including mowing and trimming grass, picking up trash, and other general maintenance of the grounds

Additional Duties for Custodian III/IV

Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning to provide temperature appropriate to the season and to ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity

Head Custodian may include supervising other custodian personnel if directed by administration

Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequent stooping, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, pulling, pushing, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, climbing, and ladder use of at least six feet and repetitive motions are required. Frequently lift and/or move at least 75 pounds (a dolly or other assistance may be used).

Specific vision abilities required include close vision to read handwritten or typed material and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment includes temperature extremes ranging from below freezing outdoors to over 100°F in furnace rooms or kitchen areas. Work surfaces may be slippery when mopping, stripping floors, or completing snow removal. Noise level is moderate to loud (60‑90 dB).

Other duties that may be performed by individuals in this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or designated designee.

Disclaimer
The information contained is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position.

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