Custodial Maintenance and Operations Technician

The Department of Facilities & Fleet Management has an opportunity for a highly trained and skilled individual to participate in sustaining the foundation of local democracy. We are looking for a highly skilled Custodial Maintenance and Operations Technician who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment as part of the Custodial Services Unit within the Buildings & Grounds Division. If you are a seasoned custodial professional with floor technician and other specialized cleaning experience and a passion for operational excellence, we invite you to join our team.

This is a full-time employment opportunity and offers competitive benefits and pay.

The Lead/Senior Custodian supports custodial operations by modeling best practices, assisting with coordination of daily work, ensuring compliance with safety and hazardous materials requirements, performing quality assurance inspections, supporting preventive maintenance efforts, and serving as a knowledgeable resource across shifts and buildings. This role does not include formal supervisory authority. Sample responsibilities include, but are not restricted to:

• Perform day-to-day custodial operations to include sanitation, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, and trash removal. This also includes responding to emergency requests and ensuring the customers’ needs are met.
• Assist other custodial staff in required training in policies and procedures and development standardized workflows in order to maintain a healthy and safe work environment.
• Performs facility inspections to ensure desired outcomes and compliance with applicable safety standards and specifications and maintains documentation of those inspections.
• Assist in the maintenance of material inventory, estimate, and order custodial supplies.
• Perform the proper disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials to ensure compliance with regulations and safety protocols in accordance with County’s Risk and Wellness Services.
• Prepare, review, and maintain various records and logs using work order systems.
• Perform and coordinate specialized cleaning projects to include floor care, exterior building washing, and other projects of a similar nature.

High school diploma or G.E.D. and 3 years of custodial experience in a commercial environment.

• Three or more years’ experience as a custodian.
• Three or more years of managing supplies and working with contractors in a custodial environment.
• Three or more years of experience with Environmental Hazard Management, including management of chemicals.

Must possess a valid Driver's License;
Must pass a pre-employment physical;
Must pass a Police background check, which may include but is not limited to:
Criminal History Check, Credit History Check, Education Verification Check, License Verification Check, and/or Fingerprinting may be required.

The position may require either daytime or evening shifts, with advance scheduling provided whenever feasible. The scheduled hours for this position is 7:30 am to 4:00 pm (Monday-Friday) and / or 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm (Monday to Friday). This position may require you to work some weekends. This position is considered an Essential Employee and therefore will be required to work mandatory extra hours during County emergencies.

$27.00 to $34.00 Hourly

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.  for additional information.

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety,  for the class description.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.