Campus Custodial Lead — Day Shift

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidewater Community College in Chesapeake, VA, is seeking a Lead Custodian (Day shift) to oversee custodial operations across campus facilities. This essential, full-time role ensures cleaning, room setup, and maintenance tasks are completed to high standards, supporting a safe and welcoming learning environment.

Requirements include knowledge of custodial practices, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of janitorial, custodial, and housekeeping services.
• Knowledge of custodial operations and industry standards.
• Ability to climb ladders without assistance.
• Ability to lift objects not more than 50 lbs.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience as a shift leader in janitorial, custodial, or housekeeping operations.

Responsibilities

• Provides a full range of custodial/ housekeeping services including trash removal, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, floor care, carpet cleaning, and window cleaning.
• Performs room set-up/take-down as assigned and assists with other cleaning tasks as needed.
• Maintains good attendance and reports problems to Managers when necessary.
• Assists Custodial Manager in selecting, training, supervising and evaluating other housekeepers.

Skills

Janitorial knowledge

Custodial operations

Ladder climbing

Lift up to 50 lbs

Valid driver's license

Job description

Tidewater Community College in Chesapeake, VA, is seeking a Lead Custodian (Day shift) to oversee custodial operations across campus facilities. This essential, full-time role ensures cleaning, room setup, and maintenance tasks are completed to high standards, supporting a safe and welcoming learning environment.

Requirements include knowledge of custodial practices, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and a valid driver's license.