What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary School Custodian (Hourly) - 26/27 SY position at Spotsylvania County Public Schools?
*By applying to this position, your application will be considered part of our applicant pool for the 2026-2027 School Year. As site-specific, position-specific openings arise leading up to the new school year, you may be contacted and invited to apply for opportunities that align with your qualifications and experience. We also encourage you to set up notifications to receive email alerts from SchoolSpring when site-specific positions are posted. With this initial application, your criteria is saved with SchoolSpring, making it faster and easier to apply for specific openings as they become available. Advertised salaries are reflective of the 2025-2026 School Year and will be updated after 2026-2027 School Year budget approval.*
Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking hourly Custodians to help us maintain a clean, healthy, and safe work environment for employees through daily cleaning and minor maintenance duties of the school district’s buildings for the upcoming school year. Responsibilities of this position may include emptying trash, sweeping, mopping floors, cleaning restrooms, dusting furniture and occasional exterior maintenance.
Essential Job Functions:
- Performs routine cleaning tasks in the classrooms, conference rooms, hallways, and restrooms on a daily basis
- Routinely inspects the school building to ensure all areas of the building are operational
- Inspects heating, lighting, and ventilation system and fire safety systems to ensure they are working properly to provide a safe environment for staff
- Assures adequate janitorial supplies and equipment are available to maintain the cleanliness of the building
- Makes minor repairs to equipment and reports major problems to leadership
- Reports personal absences in time for Supervisor of Maintenance and School Principal to secure substitute
- Serves as essential personnel, reporting to work during emergencies to perform duties such as shoveling snow and spreading sand on sidewalks
- May work during events scheduled outside of regular office hours, if requested by the Supervisor of Maintenance or School Principal or other delegate party
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Current (valid, non-expired) Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire
About Spotsylvania County Public Schools:
Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24,000, Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
So what sets us apart? Choosing SCPS means joining a highly collaborative team of professionals who inspire, challenge and support one another to be their very best everyday. As a team member, you become part of something much bigger - Your success directly influences our student's success. Here, YOU make a difference.
To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools, please visit our website at https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/.
Employment Terms: This position is classified as an as hourly support role. The schedule for this position will be considered
part-time and structured on an hourly, as needed basis. This position is evaluated annually.
Benefits Eligibility: Eligible
Together, we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the #WeAreSpotsy team.
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Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.
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