Half Time Custodian III

Berkeley County Schools•Martinsburg, WV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Half Time Custodian III cleans and maintains district buildings and grounds at various worksites, schools, or the Maintenance Department. The position is scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for 261 days, with a start date of January 5, 2027. The salary is on C Payscale, based on years of service, with a stated range of $20,006 to $28,142. The custodian performs routine cleaning and groundskeeping, maintains cleaning equipment, assists with event setups, and helps secure buildings. The role requires communication and cooperation with colleagues, supervisors, and students. It may involve an alternative schedule when school is not in session and emergency reporting at the discretion of the superintendent or designee. Job performance is evaluated under district guidelines by the building supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Pass the West Virginia Minimum Objective and Performance School Competency Exam for Custodian.
Ability to read and interpret 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 perform basic arithmetic, including operations involving money and units of weight, volume, and distance.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
Ability to perform duties in accordance with district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly standing and walking, using hands to handle tools or controls, climbing ladders, and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting or moving of up to 90 pounds.
Applicants must complete the application and provide requested documents and references; requested interviews must be attended. Applicants dismissed or non-renewed for cause, or with unfavorable reference recommendations, are not eligible for consideration.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain assigned district buildings and grounds.
Communicate, collaborate, and cooperate with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
Keep the assigned work area neat and clean.
Vacuum, shampoo, sweep, mop, wax, polish, and scrub floor surfaces.
Clean and dust furnishings; 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 needed, and set up and tear down for special events.
Shovel snow and apply sand or ice-melting materials to steps and sidewalks as needed.
Report items in need of repair.
Secure exterior doors, doors, and windows according to building schedules, and turn off lights and equipment.
Raise and lower flags at prescribed times.
Keep grounds free of trash, mow lawns, and trim trees as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.