2025-2026 Evening Custodian - Blacksburg High School

Montgomery County VA School District • Blacksburg, VA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The custodian performs routine manual labor associated with the daily cleaning of buildings. Daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to, dust mopping, sweeping, wet mopping, vacuuming, dusting, waxing, removing trash, cleaning bathrooms, and polishing furniture.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or passing score on the literacy test given by MCPS
• Ability to perform tasks requiring moderate physical strength
• Ability to read basic operating instructions
• Ability to cooperate with other staff members
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment
• Ability to respond to emergencies in support of students and school operations
• Have the physical ability to repeatedly lift heavy objects (40+ lbs.) as needed
• Dependability and punctuality
• Ability to support school functions and community activities as deemed necessary

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment
• Previous custodial experience
• Ability to use a computer and input data

Responsibilities

• Dust mopping
• Sweeping
• Wet mopping
• Vacuuming
• Dusting
• Waxing
• Removing trash
• Cleaning bathrooms
• Polishing furniture

Benefits

• Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage
• Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses
• Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families
• Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families
• Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.
• Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

What This Job Offers

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