Substitute Custodian SY 2026-2027

Manassas City Public Schools • Manassas, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Substitute Custodian will assist in sanitizing the building, ensuring a clean and orderly environment. This role involves various cleaning duties, minor repairs, and operating building systems. The position requires the ability to follow instructions, work effectively with others, and perform physical tasks. Manassas City Public Schools is committed to equal employment opportunities and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Ability to follow instructions from both the head custodian and the building administrator.
• General knowledge of custodial operations.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment.
• Ability to read and follow directions.
• Ability to do some moderate lifting and/or moving of furniture.
• Must have completed 6th grade education.
• A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls.
• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to: a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.
• Significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, or repetitive motions required.

Nice To Haves

• Serve as role model.

Responsibilities

• Strip and wax floors.
• Clean windows and furniture.
• Shampoo carpets.
• Assist in snow/ice removal from sidewalks and parking lots during inclement weather.
• Keep the cafeteria clean.
• Keep the entire building clean and orderly.
• Operate heating, lighting, and electrical controls as well as school security systems and fire safety systems.
• Create and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, building occupants, and the general public.
• Make minor or general repairs to school furniture, equipment, or the building itself.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED