Custodial Services Worker

Virginia Community Colleges; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and surrounding counties. The Custodial Services Worker position provides a clean and safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Duties include general housekeeping, special setups, and participation in the college-wide emergency team. Located at the Downtown Campus, this essential role is a first responder to inclement weather and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply proper safety techniques in housekeeping.
• Ability to operate buffers, burnishers, vacuums and other housekeeping equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping functions and assist with special setups.
• Serve on the college-wide emergency team and respond to weather/events.

Skills

Cleaning techniques

Safety techniques

Operate cleaning equipment

Follow instructions

Physical stamina

Tools

Buffers

Burnishers

Wet vacuums

Dry vacuums

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by 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 also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Posting Summary

Working Title

Working Title Custodial Services Worker

Role Title

Role Code

Role Code 79071-SW

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 01

Position Number

Position Number 28300333

Agency

Agency J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Division

Division J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div)

Work Location

Work Location

Hiring Range

Hiring Range Salary commensurate with experience. Hiring range is $40,000-$43,056.

Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes

EEO Category

EEO Category 8-Service Maintenance

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

Schedule is assigned by supervisor. Non-exempt position eligible for overtime.

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.

This position is located in Custodial Services at the Downtown Campus. The Custodial Services Worker provides a clean and safe environment within Reynolds facilities for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Duties of the position include performing general housekeeping functions, assisting with special setups, and serving on the college-wide emergency team. This position is considered “Essential Personnel”, and a first responder to inclement weather and other emergencies.

Special Assignments

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.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of cleaning methods and use of cleaning supplies and equipment. Knowledge and skill in proper cleaning techniques.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply proper safety techniques to be used in day-to-day housekeeping operations.
• Ability to operate buffers, burnishers, wet and dry vacuums and other housekeeping equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects; stand for extended periods of time; and to tolerate contact with a variety of cleaning products and solutions.

Additional Considerations

• Current hands-on work experience in custodial services and custodial services experience in a school or institution-type environment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

Travel between campuses as needed.

Posting Number

Posting Number CLS_4685P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/25/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 09/08/2026

Agency Website

Agency Website www.reynolds.edu

Contact Name

Email

Email [e-mail]

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by 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 also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI 800-622-2155

Additional Information

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). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

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.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

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