Custodian- Norfolk; Evening

Job Overview

Role

Title:

Custodian – Norfolk (Evening) (Hsekeep &/or Apparel Workr)
Position Code: 79071-SW
Pay Band: 01 – $14.31 per hour (part time)
Agency: Tidewater Community College Division
Work Location: Norfolk – 710
Employment Type: Part Time (up to 29 hours) – Essential Position
Telework: None – subject to change based on business needs
Bilingual Requirement: None

This position will provide a full range of custodial/housekeeping services for college facilities, including trash removal, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, sweeping, floor stripping and waxing, carpet cleaning, window cleaning, black/white-board cleaning, and other cleaning tasks as assigned. The custodian will also assist with room set‑up/take‑down, light bulb replacement, and maintain good attendance habits. As an essential position, the employee must be able to report to work during weather or emergent conditions and perform snow‑removal activities when required.

Monday‑Friday 6:00 pm – 11:30 pm, with rotating Saturdays. Part Time up to 29 hours.

• Provide cleaning services to the college’s buildings, including daily trash removal, mopping, dusting, sweeping, and vacuuming.
• Assist in the set‑up and take‑down of special events when assigned.
• Comply with laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash and waste.
• Climb a six‑foot ladder and lift up to 50 lbs unaided.
• During inclement weather, report to work and assist with snow removal from entries and walkways, and apply snow‑melt when required.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Knowledge of custodial operations and industry standards.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of janitorial, custodial, housekeeping services, and sanitizing techniques.
• Ability to climb ladders without assistance.
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs.
• Skills in using housekeeping equipment such as vacuum cleaners, buffers, and scrubbing machines.
• Knowledge of safety procedures, particularly as they relate to equipment operation, chemical use, and trash/recycling.

No required travel. No supervisory responsibilities.

State Vehicle Operation: No

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered, applicants must provide an AHP Letter (formerly a Certificate of Disability) from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service‑Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they provide an AHP Letter.

Request an AHP Letter at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or call 800‑552‑5019 (DARS) or 800‑622‑2155 (DBVI).

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employ­ment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Selected candidates may also be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, see .

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

VCCS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and ADAAA), providing reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. Applicants will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of identity for employment purposes.