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Substitute Custodian

Division-wide · Chatham, VAPart-timeFacilitiesPosted Jun 15
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Division-wide · Chatham, VA
Posted
Jun 15, 2026
Experience
Entry-level

About this role

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Substitute Custodian
FLSA: Exempt Professional
REPORTS TO: Head Custodian of building / Building Administrator
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Daily contracted services for the current school year.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School diploma or G.E.D.
  • Ability to perform the essential job functions
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Effective grooming skills
  • Ability to lift 55 pounds to shoulder height occasionally
  • Ability to push / pull a minimum of 20 pounds frequently

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Perform major cleaning tasks such as vacuuming (using a 20 lb. vacuum daily for 3-4 hours), wet-mopping, sweeping, dusting, emptying trash (lifting waste paper and debris - minimum of 55 lbs.) and pencil sharpeners, cleaning chalkboards and disinfecting drinking fountains.
  • Clean restrooms, including floors and all fixtures (i.e.: urinals, toilets, sinks, mirrors, partitions, and counters). Ensure restrooms are clean and disinfected.
  • Wash windows and sills (door glass).
  • Perform ongoing tasks such as replacing light bulbs (climb ladders up to a height of 16 feet), filling dispensers, and setting up facilities for student and adult use (lifting furniture, boxes, and cafeteria tables-minimum of 55 lbs.).
  • Make minor building repairs and promptly report major repairs needed to the Head Custodian.
  • Ensure that all doors and windows are appropriately locked.
  • Must be able to go up and down stairs frequently, as well as regular bending and standing as needed in a daily shift.
  • Assist in major clean-up in summer such as washing desks and chairs, washing down walls, stripping and waxing floors, etc.
  • Pull weeds, keep grounds free of rubbish and in winter shovel snow from steps and sidewalks and apply ice melt when appropriate.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Maintain a professional relationship with students, faculty, administration and community patrons.
  • Submit all data and information as requested.
  • Attend meetings as scheduled by supervisors and District Administrators.
  • Complete requested paperwork.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Pittsylvania County Schools reserves the right to fill positions pursuant to School Board Policy GBN, Staff Hiring Procedures.

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