Custodian IV (Head Day)

Classified

• Position

• Custodian

Job Number 3700251740

Start Date

Open Date 09/13/2024

Closing Date 09/27/2024

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs difficult semiskilled 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 FUNCTIONS

(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.)

• May serve as the head custodian in a high school or middle school.

• Open building, check for intrusions or vandalism, set up for special meetings, set up for breakfast and lunch, receives deliveries from supply or vendors, checks restrooms for cleanliness, keeping and maintaining of school grounds, check portables, secure building.

• Assign duties to other staff members.

• Check school grounds inside and out.

• Prepare for special events.

• Push down hallways and sweep, mop, run buffers or scrubbers.

• Respond to all calls from office for clean-up assistance.

• Raise flags and change light bulbs.

• Set-up for after school sports activities.

• Check on supply inventory, place orders and put in work request.

• Perform related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and school staff; ability to read and speak/understand English; ability to supervise the work of subordinate staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required: GED or some high school. Considerable custodial experience.

Preferred: High School Diploma.

A comparable amount of training and experience maybe substituted for the minimum qualifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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. Frequent walking, standing, bending, grasping, repetitive motion, and reaching, Occasional stooping, balancing, crouching, kneeling, and fingering. 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. and/or loud noises. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and over 50 pounds rarely. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

HOW TO APPLY

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Reports To Principal

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Job Posting Link https://vbschoolscom.finalsite.com/fs/resource-manager/view/aba71838-27de-47c2-b166-577547e72fee

Salary Range: From/To

Hourly rate range: $18.17-$26.51

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.

Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U10

Start Date 2024-2025 School Yr

Additional Job Information

All applicants, both internal and external, must attach a current detailed resume to your electronic application.

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. (Reference: 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 (757) 263-1133,2512 George Mason Drive, Municipal Center, Building 6, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456.

Alternative formats of this application which may include taped, Braille, or large print materials are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Call or write the Department of Human Resources, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, 2512 George Mason Drive, P.O. Box 6038, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0038. Telephone: (757) 263-1133 (voice); (757) 263-1240 (TDD) or email at: vbcpshr@vbschools.com.