Custodian

Virginia-Military-Institute; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Military Institute seeks a full-time Custodian to maintain clean, safe facilities on campus in Lexington, VA. The role involves cleaning restrooms, common areas, and floors, and supporting events and weather-related needs.

Responsibilities include trash removal, exterior upkeep, and assisting with special projects. Applicants should be able to operate housekeeping equipment and work with minimal supervision. Onsite position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Learn to operate and maintain equipment, including buffers and scrubbers.
• Learn and use basic computer skills.
• Work independently and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Be able to assist inclement weather support, special projects, etc.

Responsibilities

• Custodial duties center on maintaining clean, safe, and presentable indoor and outdoor facilities.
• Restrooms: Clean and disinfect fixtures, floors, walls, mirrors, and basins; replenish paper supplies.
• Trash and exterior upkeep: Remove trash and debris; patrol building surroundings; clear leaves, snow, and ice as directed, with repeat checks during the shift.
• Common areas: Clean classrooms, offices, study rooms, libraries, entryways, fountains, stairs, and hallways through sweeping, mopping, buffing, dusting, and window cleaning.
• Floor and carpet care: Sweep, mop, buff, and high-speed maintain hard floors; clean carpets with bonnet or extractor methods when required.
• Service and special support: Handle customer requests professionally, assist with supervisor-directed assignments, support events and inclement-weather needs, and participate in special projects such as floor maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management such as event preparation and support.

Skills

Equipment operation

Basic computer skills

Independent work

Job description

• Title: Custodian
• State Role Title: Hsekeep &/or Apparel Worker I
• Hiring Range: $31,200 ($15/hr), plus Generous Benefits Package
• Pay Band: 1
• Agency: Virginia Military Institute
• Location: Virginia Military Institute
• Agency Website: www.vmi.edu
• Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

• Custodial duties center on maintaining clean, safe, and presentable indoor and outdoor facilities.
• Restrooms: Clean and disinfect fixtures, floors, walls, mirrors, and basins; replenish paper supplies.
• Trash and exterior upkeep: Remove trash and debris; patrol building surroundings; clear leaves, snow, and ice as directed, with repeat checks during the shift.
• Common areas: Clean classrooms, offices, study rooms, libraries, entryways, fountains, stairs, and hallways through sweeping, mopping, buffing, dusting, and window cleaning.
• Floor and carpet care: Sweep, mop, buff, and high-speed maintain hard floors; clean carpets with bonnet or extractor methods when required.
• Service and special support: Handle customer requests professionally, assist with supervisor-directed assignments, support events and inclement-weather needs, and participate in special projects such as floor maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management such as event preparation and support.

Minimum Qualifications

• Learn to operate and maintain equipment, including buffers and scrubbers.
• Learn and use basic computer skills.
• Work independently and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

Additional Considerations

• Be able to assist inclement weather support, special projects, etc.

Contact Information

Name: Matthew Hart

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

This position is onsite in Lexington, Virginia, USA.

The Virginia Military Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All interested people are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.