Position Type:
Custodial/Maintenance/Custodian
Date Posted:
7/17/2026
Location:
Wheeling Park High School
County:
Ohio County Schools
Job Posting #: 68759
DATE POSTED: July 17, 2026
DEADLINE DATE FOR APPLICATION: Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Custodian III/Handyman/Groundsman â Anticipated
- Wheeling Park High School
- 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., flexible hours
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 2026-2027 School Year
SALARY: Per Ohio County Schools Salary Schedule Based Upon Education Level
BENEFITS:
Optical Insurance Social Security
Dental Insurance Worker's Compensation
Medical Insurance Retirement
Life Insurance Unemployment Compensation
Liability Insurance Tax Shelter Annuity Program
Paid Sick Leave Sick Leave Bank
Paid Personal Leave Outside School Environment Days with pay 6
INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST:
Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/
Applicants not completing the application online will not be considered for the position. If you have any questions on application process, please contact Human Resources at 304-243-0321.
Equal employment opportunity will be granted to all persons, regardless of race, religion, color, sex or national origin, and no discrimination based upon such factors will be made in salary, promotion, demotion, transfer, or termination of any employee.
- It is a policy of the Ohio County Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of sex in employment as required by Title IX of the 1972 education amendments.
- It is a policy of Ohio County to provide equal opportunity for the disabled per federal regulation 504.
TITLE: Custodian III/Handyman
REPORTS TO: Principal
JOB GOAL: Under the immediate supervision of the principal, is responsible for performing a variety of cleaning and minor maintenance tasks in a school building; perform related duties as required. To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to learn, play and develop.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in janitorial work.
- Knowledge of swimming pool maintenance.
- Able to operate HVAC, Fire alarm and Water Systems.
- Ability to repair and clean carpet and tile.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to perform self-assessments of job completion and complete the necessary forms to verify.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Willing to work a flexible schedule.
- Have an outstanding attendance record with minimized absences.
- Must have High School Diploma or GED.
- This job is classified as requiring a medium-heavy work capacity.
- Pass the approved West Virginia Service Personnel Tests for Custodian.
- Any combination of training and experience which would lead to successful employment as a Custodian III.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FOR THE JOB:
- Sweep, scrub, wax and oil floors in classrooms and hallways and clean soiled carpet.
- Wash blackboards and change erasers.
- Wash walls and windows, fixtures in restrooms, drinking fountains and wash basins.
- Remove damaged areas of carpet and replace damaged torn areas only.
- Cut out and replace old carpet with new patches.
- Take down flag each day; dust-mop stairs and hallways; dust and wax furniture, radiators and window sills.
- Empty trash receptacles; replace hand towels in restrooms, burned out bulbs and tubes; replenish classroom supplies.
- Operate floor buffer and wet pickup machine.
- Should have knowledge or be able and willing to learn HVAC System, Fire Alarm System and Water System.
- Lock buildings and rooms as instructed.
- Load and unload trucks as assigned.
- Move and rearrange furniture as directed; polish furniture and hardware.
- Shovel snow and cut grass as assigned.
- Replace broken glass and perform other minor maintenance work.
- Sweep sidewalks and pick up litter on school grounds.
- Maintain proper room temperatures at all times.
- Inspect building before leaving to make certain all is under control and carry out building checks on the weekends.
- Promote the safety, health and comfort of the students and employees.
- Participate in in-service training as directed.
- Maintain positive work habits.
- Perform duties efficiently and productively.
- Maintain and/or upgrade skills.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Principal.
Currently classified custodians do not have to take the tests.
Revised: July 3, 2001 Term of Employment: 261 days
TITLE: Groundsman
REPORTS TO: Director of Operations
JOB GOAL: Perform duties related to the appearance, repair and general care of school grounds.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess a high school diploma or GED.
- Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
- Have knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools and materials used in the landscaping trade.
- Have skill in landscaping.
- Be able to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
- Have ability to develop and maintain effective writing skills to be able to complete assigned written reports.
- Wiling to work a flexible schedule.
- Willing to participate in the required asbestos training and removal process.
- Any combination of training and experience which would lead to successful employment as a Groundsman.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
- Accept general maintenance assignments from the Supervisor of Maintenance.
- Participate in in-service training as directed.
- Maintain positive work habits.
- Perform duties efficiently and productively.
- Maintain and/or upgrade skills.
- Cut lawns, using hand or power mower.
- Trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls using clippers, weed cutters, and edging tools.
- Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs using shears, pruners, or chain saw.
- Rake and/or bag leaves.
- Clean grounds and removes litter.
- Shovel and/or plow snow from walks and driveways.
- Spread salt on public passageways to prevent ice buildup.
- Plant grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs using gardening tools.
- Maintain lawn, flowers, trees, and shrubs by watering, mulching, and/or fertilizing.
- Repair fences and outbuildings.
- Clean out drainage ditches and/or culverts.
- Perform ground maintenance duties using a tractor equipped with attachments, such as mowers, spreaders, lawn roller, snow removal equipment, etc.
- Sharpen tools, such as weed cutters edging tools, and shears, using a file or knife sharpener.
- Make minor equipment repair using hand and power tools.
- Communicate freely within the chain of command.
- Promote exchange of ideas with fellow workers.
- Keep work area(s) neat and engage in good safety practice.
- Coordinate work with other school personnel, as necessary.
- Care for tools and equipment properly and report needed repairs or preventative maintenance items to the supervisor.
- Inform the supervisor of needed tools, equipment, and supplies for completion of work tasks.
- Adhere to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations.
- Perform job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Specific vision abilities required including close, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- This position may work around hazardous materials such as gasoline, diesel, etc.
- Noise levels in the work environment are moderate to loud due to the use of the power tools and other mechanical equipment such as tractors, weed-eaters, etc.
- Physical Requirements:
o Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
o Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push and/or pull 50 pound loads at a time.
o Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
o Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day.
o May occasionally be required to bend or twist at the neck and/or trunk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Principal and/or Director of Operations.
Revised: August 11, 2022 Term of Employment: 261 days
