Custodian

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

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Career development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Chesterfield County is seeking a custodial team member in the Building and Grounds division to keep county facilities clean and safe. Duties include cleaning bathrooms, floors, windows, and restocking supplies; uniforms are provided and opportunities for career development exist.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift 50 pounds, and the capacity to perform physically demanding work. Background checks and drug testing are required as part of pre-employment processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and six months of custodial experience or equivalent training/experience.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Physically demanding work including stairs, standing, bending, and reaching overhead.
• Knowledge of custodial tools/equipment; green cleaning methods preferred.
• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI background check, and CJIS background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas to maintain cleanliness and safety.
• Empty trash and transport to dumpster; perform waste disposal.
• Dry/wet mop, vacuum floors, dust, and spot-clean walls/doors.
• Restock bathroom supplies; clean and polish furniture; interior windows.

Skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Stamina for physically demanding work

Green cleaning knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

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).