2025-2026 Custodian, Full-time, Day Shift - Gilbert Linkous Elementary School

Custodian, FT - Day Shift

Gilbert Linkous Elementary School

SY 2025-2026

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is accepting applications for a full-time, day shift Custodian position that is available at Gilbert Linkous Elementary School.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The custodian performs routine manual labor associated with the daily cleaning of buildings. Daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to, dust mopping, sweeping, wet mopping, vacuuming, dusting, waxing, removing trash, cleaning bathrooms, and polishing furniture.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent, or passing score on the literacy test given by MCPS
• Ability to perform tasks requiring moderate physical strength
• Ability to read basic operating instructions
• Ability to cooperate with other staff members
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment
• Dependability and punctuality required
• Ability to respond to emergencies in support of students and school operations
• Have the physical ability to repeatedly lift heavy objects (40 lbs.) as needed
• Ability to support school functions and community activities as deemed necessary

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment
• Previous custodial experience
• Ability to use a computer and input data

Salary: $33,280.00 - $47,579.71 annually, with benefits; commensurate with experience and pro-rated to start date

FLSA: Non-Exempt

BENEFITS:

Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage

Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses

Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families

Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families

Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.

Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

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Closing Date: Open until filled

EEO Statement:

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073

(540) 382-5100