Full Time Custodian- Unity School
Job Location:
Petersburg, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
31 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
28 October 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Contact: Dawn Parton school principal
Must be able to successfully complete a full background check.
Deadline to apply: open until filled
Essential Job Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive
- Physical presence is an essential function of this job.
- Prepares school for opening and closing; locks/unlocks school gates turns on/off lights and turns on/off alarms; checks and locks/unlocks school doors polices school grounds and checks all restrooms.
- Collects and empties trash throughout the school; dust mops office and/or vacuums or spot mops.
- Dust mops and spot mops lobbies and vacuums entrance mat; mops and buffs front foyer lounge area classrooms hallways and other areas requiring this action.
- Maintains all restrooms by disinfecting mopping sweeping cleaning commodes and sinks emptying trash and wiping down all surfaces in order to prevent the spread of illness; restocks restroom supplies as needed.
- Prepares dining areas and empties trash during and after breakfast and lunch; cleans cafeteria/dining area after breakfast and lunch.
- Surveys school grounds for trash and vandalism; identifies areas needing maintenance attention or that may be a safety issue.
- Checks the school interior and exterior walls for marks/vandalism and cleans as needed.
- Checks daily with teachers regarding maintenance needs in the classrooms; prepares request for maintenance work orders; assists maintenance personnel with repairs as needed.
- Sets up furniture and boards for classrooms; prepares cafeteria and gymnasium for school programs (chairs tables podium etc.).
- Cleans up areas where students have become ill and transfers biohazard material for disposal according to district policy and standard operating procedures.
- Changes light bulbs and replaces ceiling tile as needed; moves desks tables chairs and filing cabinets.
- Strips seals and buffs floors throughout the school; shampoos carpets; cleans windows and window blinds. Removes/salts snow and ice located on walkways during winter months.
- Maintains an organized and clean custodial storage room.
- Supervises school custodians checks and approves timesheets and communicates information regularly. (Lead Custodian).
- Prepares orders for custodial supplies; checks delivery of supplies for accuracy; may pick up supplies from other locations. (Lead Custodian)
- Trains new assigned custodial personnel in cleaning procedures operation of assigned equipment and time keeping procedures. (Lead Custodian)
- Schedules staff assignments during breaks to ensure major cleaning moving and organization tasks are completed before students return. (Lead Custodian).