2nd Shift Lead Custodial Services Worker

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a 2nd & 3rd Shift Custodial Services Supervisor to maintain established standards of cleanliness and safety across campus facilities in Blacksburg. The role includes leading a team when the manager is unavailable and coordinating daily custodial operations.

You will clean high touch surfaces, restrooms, floors, and general interior spaces, operate cleaning equipment, manage supplies, and report repairs or unsafe conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions and use cleaning chemicals/equipment.
• Must be able to walk/stand, lift up to 35 lbs, bend, reach, push/pull, and perform repetitive motions.
• Must operate cleaning equipment safely and efficiently.
• Must be willing to learn heavy floor care equipment.
• Must work independently without close supervision.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Demonstrated ability to direct and lead the work of others.
• Ability to make independent decisions in absence of supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Maintain established cleanliness standards across campus facilities.
• Lead and direct 2nd & 3rd shift custodial staff when supervisor is unavailable.
• Clean and disinfect high touch surfaces, restrooms, floors, and interior spaces.
• Operate powered cleaning equipment and manage cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Report building repairs, unsafe conditions, and respond to emergencies as required.

Skills

Leadership

Directing/Leading others

Driver's license

Independent work

Training others

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Assistant Manager of 2nd & 3rd Shift Custodial Services, incumbent will be responsible for maintaining established standards of cleanliness and sanitation for interior spaces within assigned education and general assignment buildings across campus. Will serve in a leadership and directional role when the 2nd & 3rd Shift Facilities Operations Assistant Manager is unavailable. Focused duties include, cleaning and disinfecting common high touch surfaces, restrooms, hallways, corridors, classrooms, stairwells, elevators, and general interior spaces. Other duties include emergency cleanup, execution of blood-borne pathogen procedures, floor and window maintenance, operating powered cleaning equipment, trash removal, collecting recycling, and replenishing supplies. This position will report equipment and building repairs and any unsafe and unusual building maintenance issues. Responsible for the care and handling of facilities supplies, equipment, and assigned keys. This position is designated Emergency Personnel, and requires employees to report to work as needed during campus emergencies, holidays, closings, and per supervisor’s instructions.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions, and properly use or learn to use cleaning chemicals and agents, including dilution and dispensing systems.
• Must be able to walk and stand extensively; climb stairs; safely move or handle up to 35 lbs.; bend, stoop, reach (including reaching above the head to dust), push/pull, perform repetitive motion, twist, and shovel snow.
• Must be able to safely and efficiently operate electrically powered and manual cleaning equipment.
• Must be willing and able to learn the use of heavy floor care equipment.
• Must be capable of working independently without close supervision.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Demonstrated ability to direct and lead the work of others.
• Ability to make independent decisions and judgements in absence of supervisor.
• Capable of developing a good working relationship with workers, students, and professional staff.
• Ability to effectively use all equipment as well as train others on the proper usage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with the public and/or customer service experience.
• Knowledge and experience with various cleaning methods.
• Custodial/cleaning experience in an institutional, or commercial cleaning environment (such as hospitality (hotel/motel), commercial cleaning company, manufacturing, health care facilities, etc.).
• Custodial/cleaning experience working in an educational environment (such as universities/college, school systems, etc.).
• Previous experience operating professional cleaning equipment.

Pay Band

1

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

34,944 plus $2,080 Shift Differential

Hours per week

40

Review Date

September 21, 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Must have a driver's license check.

Normal work hours are M-F 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., but work hours may vary to meet management and customer needs.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto,Ut Prosim(That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Facilities HRat [e-mail] regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.