Personnel Vacancy
Custodian
Split Position George Wythe High School/Scott Memorial Middle School
February 9, 2024
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Is at least 18 years of age and is in good physical health, and can do moderate to heavy
lifting up to 50 pounds as frequently as necessary.
2. Possesses some knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment or
demonstrates a genuine desire to learn within probationary period and thereafter.
3. Possesses the ability to follow simple oral and written directions.
4. Possesses the ability to climb ladders, stand for extended periods of time, push or
pull objects, walk, reach(above shoulders, overhead, and horizontally), and operate
custodian equipment and tools while being subject to environmental conditions,
hazards, atmospheric conditions, cleaning chemicals, and furnace or boiler by-products.
5. Possesses knowledge of HVAC and electrical systems.
6. Demonstrated the ability to use cleaning supplies and equipment economically and
efficiently during probationary period and thereafter.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Sweeps, vacuums, buffs, strips, waxes, and dust mops assigned areas.
2. Removes trash at regular intervals and as needed from rooms and buildings and
places in containers and dumpsters.
3. Scrubs and cleans restrooms, including mirrors, wash basins, commodes and sinks.
4. Fills tissue, towel, and soap dispenser and disinfects as needed.
5. Dusts furniture, walls, window sills, and other woodwork.
6. Stacks cafeteria chairs and/or tables as required.
7. Washes windows, walls, woodwork, and dusts venetian blinds.
8. Cleans drinking fountains.
9. Cleans school grounds as needed.
10. Mows lawn, trim shrubbery, and cultivates flowers using hand tools and power tools.
11. Assist with snow and ice removal, including the operation of the tractor.
12. Set up rooms and spaces for special events.
13. Moves furniture, equipment, and supplies.
14. Performs basic repair work, including painting, minor plumbing, desk, chair, and locker
repairs. Replace ceiling tiles and light bulbs.
15. Cleans storage rooms and equipment and orders, unloads, and stores supplies and
deliveries from vehicles.
16. Checks freezers and coolers to ensure functional operation.
17. Checks and secures school premises to protect against vandalism and theft.
18. Attends in-service training to develop and improve knowledge and skills in
building service work.
19. Checks boiler(s) and circulation pump(s) if appropriate.
20. Checks exit lights, fire extinguishers, and pull stations.
21. Works with HVAC and electrical systems.
22. Performs related tasks as assigned by the school principal.
Terms of employment: Full Time 12 months
All interested and qualified persons may submit a completed application form and
supporting documents to:
Director of Personnel
1570 West Reservoir St
Wytheville, VA 24382
Telephone: 276-228-5411; Fax: 276-228-9192
Web Page: http://wythek12.va.us
APPLICATION DEADLINE: UNTIL FILLED
Notice of Non-Discrimination:
The Wythe County School Board is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law, political affiliation, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This commitment prevails in all of its policies and practices concerning staff, students, educational programs and services, and individuals and entities with whom the Board does business.
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Personnel and Human Resources or School Social Worker: 1570 W. Reservoir Wytheville, VA 24382, 276-228-5411.
You may also contact these individuals at:
https://wythe.k12.va.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=433983&pageId=2352681
For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481