Custodian - Full Time Day Shift

About the Employer

2026-2027 Custodian, Full-Time, Day Shift - EMEs

Job Title

Custodian, FT - Day Shift
Eastern Montgomery Elementary School

Job Description

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is accepting applications for a full-time, day shift custodian position that is available at Eastern Montgomery Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year.

Job Responsibilities

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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
Dependability and punctuality required
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
Ability to support school functions and community activities as deemed necessary

Preferred Qualifications

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

Salary

$35,360.00 - $62,003.97 annually; with benefits; commensurate with experience and pro-rated to start date

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Benefits

Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple Options Available

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.

Collective Bargaining

MCPS and MCEA have a collective bargaining agreement that establishes shared expectations and responsibilities, creates clear workday guidelines, protects professional time, and promotes fairness, teamwork, and respect.

Closing Date

Open until filled

Equal Employment Opportunity & Title IX Nondiscrimination

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, promotion, retention, or other personnel actions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law.

Contact Information

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring process should contact the MCPS Human Resources Department at (540) 382-5100.

Employment Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Inquiries: Director of Human Resources, Montgomery County Public Schools, 750 Imperial Street SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073, (540) 382-5100, ext. 1067, hrd@mcps.org
Title IX Inquiries and Reports of Discrimination or Harassment: Title IX Coordinator, Office of Compliance, Montgomery County Public Schools, 750 Imperial Street SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073, (540) 382-5100, leahbressler@mcps.org
Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Quick Access to Employee Benefits Portal

You may visit the link below for quick access to your employee benefits portal page. Look around to find your offered policy information, claim forms, search for a provider, and more.

https://mymarkiii.com/mcpsva/