Custodian III

Berkeley County Schools•Martinsburg, WV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian III performs cleaning and maintenance of district buildings and grounds at various worksites, schools, or the Maintenance Department. The position is a 240-day contract, Monday through Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The listed salary range is $36,794 to $53,762, prorated based on the start date, with additional compensation available for qualifying college hours. The start date is November 4, 2026. The position reports to the Principal, Director of Maintenance, and Custodian IV. The role maintains assigned areas, furnishings, floors, restrooms, equipment, and grounds; prepares spaces for events; and helps keep buildings secure. Custodians may be designated essential personnel during a state of emergency and may be required to report at the discretion of the superintendent or designee. An alternative work schedule may be required when school is not in session or when staff or students are not present for instruction. Applicants must pass the WV Minimum Objective and Performance School Competency Exam for Custodian. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. Job performance is evaluated according to district guidelines by the building supervisor. The posting outlines an order for considering applicants for service personnel vacancies, taking into account classification category, employment status, seniority, qualifications, and evaluation of past service. Applicants must complete the entire application and provide required documents and references; interviews may also be required.

Requirements

Pass the WV Minimum Objective and Performance School Competency Exam for Custodian.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with tens and hundreds, including calculations involving money, weight, volume, and distance.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 90 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate, collaborate, and cooperate with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
Keep assigned work areas neat and clean.
Vacuum, shampoo, sweep, mop, wax, polish, and scrub floor surfaces.
Clean and dust furnishings, and wash windows and mirrors.
Clean and sanitize restrooms, showers, and locker rooms.
Keep cleaning equipment clean and in proper operating condition.
Clean chalkboards and whiteboards regularly.
Collect trash and place it in collection receptacles.
Move furniture and equipment as necessary.
Set up and tear down for special events.
Shovel snow from steps and sidewalks as needed, and apply sand and ice-melting materials as needed.
Report items in need of repair.
Ensure exterior doors are locked according to building schedules, doors and windows are secure, and lights and equipment are shut off.
Raise and lower flags at prescribed times.
Keep grounds free of trash, mow lawns, and trim trees as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.