Custodian

Chesterfield County, VA; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virginia Retirement System

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Learning & development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Chesterfield County, VA seeks a dependable Custodian to join the Building and Grounds team. You will perform custodial tasks to keep county facilities clean and safe, including bathrooms, floors, and common areas, with uniforms supplied. The role offers career development and salary incentives based on performance.

The schedule is Monday–Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., with a hiring range of $37,260–$43,781 and a benefits package including retirement and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and six months of custodial experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Physically demanding work including stairs, standing, bending, and reaching overhead.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods; green cleaning preferred.
• Current, valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Pre-employment drug testing and background checks required.
• CJIS background check required for access to high security areas.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect assigned areas, bathrooms, and drinking fountains.
• Empty trash, mop and vacuum floors, dust surfaces, and restock supplies.
• Clean interior windows and doorways; maintain furniture and fixtures.
• Uniforms are provided; comply with safety and security requirements.

Skills

Custodial experience

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Our Department

The Department of General Services provides services and support to both internal and external customers through the operation of seven divisions, each with unique missions: Airport, Buildings and Grounds, Capital Projects Management, Fleet Management, Radio Communications, Waste and Resource Recovery, and a consolidated Administration division.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated, and reliable team member who has a passion to make a difference in serving our community. We would love for you to be a part of our Building and Grounds team.

Our Position

This position serves as member of our custodial team in our Building and Grounds division. This position will provide custodial services to maintain clean and safe county facilities. Duties require cleaning of all assigned areas, which may include, cleaning and disinfecting building areas, bathrooms, and drinking fountains; emptying trash located inside buildings and transporting trash to dumpster; dry and wet mopping and vacuuming floors; dusting and spot cleaning walls and doors in high and low areas; restocking bathroom supplies; cleaning and polishing furniture; cleaning interior windows and interior/exterior doorway windows. Performs other work as required. Uniforms are provided.

This position is a part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications and experience.

Position Requirements and Preferred Skills

High school diploma or GED and six months of experience in custodial work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Ability to perform physically demanding work including, but not limited to, walking up and down stairs, standing for prolonged periods, squatting, stooping, bending, twisting, stretching, crawling, and reaching overhead.

Working knowledge of tools and equipment used in custodial services and knowledge of green cleaning methods is preferred.

Current, valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date.

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification required.

This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice’s “Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy” and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent criminal background check.

Position Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 4:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

Position Hiring Range

$37,260 - $43,781

Our Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including the Virginia Retirement System defined benefit plan.

We work hard to serve our community, but we also value work-life balance through paid-time off benefits and benefit wellness programs. We support professional development through career development plans, tuition reimbursement program, our award-winning learning and development programs, and opportunities for advancement within the organization.

PLEASE NOTE

Position open until filled (first review begins September 14, 2026).