Job Details
General Statement of Duties
Anticipated start date: January 8, 2024
This vacancy is for a full-time Custodian I. Minimum $32,841.45 annually ($15.79 per hour) or subject to the HCPS promotion policy for internal candidates. (Note for the 2023/2024 school year: The salary for this position will be prorated based upon the official start date.) Vacancy is open until filled. Work hours are 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Performs routine custodial work which involves assigning and inspecting the work of employees involved in building and grounds custodial functions; performs a variety of routine building cleaning tasks requiring heavy manual work. Work is reviewed in progress and upon completion by a maintenance supervisor.
Essential Duties
- Schedules employees so that adequate coverage is provided for normal operating hours, special events, meetings and classes
- Opens and/or closes facility, deactivates the alarm system and checks to insure facility is secure after closing and activates alarm system
- Recommends termination of services of unsatisfactory custodial workers
- Returns to facility after hours when called to clean up after vandalism or other emergencies
- Must be able to operate custodial equipment (buffers, burnishers, vacuums, etc.)
- Performs routine custodial tasks (equipment operating, lifting, climbing and following list of items)
- Scrubs and rinses floors in assigned area
- Damp mops a variety of rooms (i.e., auditorium, library, halls, stairs, cafeteria, kitchens, locker rooms and mechanical equipment rooms)
- Dusts a variety of rooms (i.e., auditorium, stage, library, halls, gym floors, and cafeteria)
- Sweeps shops, stairs and entrance areas, locker room, bleachers, sidewalks, halls
- Cleans and scrubs restrooms completely
- Dusts rooms, offices, furniture and cupboards and removes cobwebs
- Empties and washes garbage cans
- Attends work daily and be engaged and on task
- Performs overtime work on a scheduled, unscheduled, routine or emergency basis, as assigned
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
High school completion. Knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment; ability to use cleaning supplies and equipment economically and efficiently; ability to keep records and make reports, order supplies and effectively supervise custodial team of workers. Good physical condition required. Ability to work at high altitudes using scaffolds, ladders, etc.; one year supervisory experience and previous custodial/maintenance experience in a school environment preferred.
Physical requirements: lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; walking; pushing/pulling; climbing; stooping; kneeling; bending; standing; flexibility with lower and upper body; smelling; touching; talking; stamina; hearing
Work environment may include: Noise; fumes; grease; dirt/dust; inside/outside; working alone and with others; confined areas; chemicals; repetition; hazards
Additional Information
This vacancy is for a full-time Custodian I. Minimum $ 32,841.45 annually ($15.79 per hour ) or subject to the HCPS promotion policy for internal candidates. Vacancy is open until filled. Hours are 2:00 - 10:30 p.m. (7:00 - 5:00 summer hours) Work hours are 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. How To Apply
To be considered for the listed vacancy:
All applicants must complete an online application. Resumes and transcripts (if applicable) may be uploaded, faxed or mailed to
Henrico County Public Schools
Department of Human Resources
P. O. Box 23120
3820 Nine Mile Road
Henrico, VA 23223
Fax: 804-###-####
The School Board of Henrico County is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex (including pregnancy), gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification), in employment or in its programs and activities. Minimum Salary
Maximum Salary
Currency USD
Main Organization Public Schools
Public Schools
Employment Status Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home