Custodian- Norfolk (Morning)

Virginia Community Colleges; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 16,831 - 23,972; Part time

Job summary

Tidewater Community College invites applications for a Custodian (Morning) at Norfolk campus. The role covers custodial/housekeeping duties including trash removal, floor care, window cleaning, and event setup. The position is essential and requires reliable attendance.

Work hours are Monday to Friday 8am–2:30pm, with rotating Saturdays; part-time up to 29 hours. Applicants must meet AHP eligibility requirements per Virginia guidelines and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of custodial operations and industry standards.
• Working knowledge of janitorial, custodial, housekeeping services and sanitizing techniques.
• Ability to climb ladders without assistance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Skills in using housekeeping equipment such as vacuum cleaner, buffers and scrubbing machine.
• Knowledge of safety procedures related to equipment operation, chemicals, trash/recycling.

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning services to college buildings including trash removal, mopping, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming.
• Assist in set up and takedown of special events when assigned.
• Perform light bulb replacement and other tasks as assigned.
• Maintain good attendance and report to work as required.
• Report to work during inclement weather and assist in snow removal when needed.

Skills

Custodial operations

Safety procedures

Ladder safety

Physical stamina

Equipment operation

Tools

Vacuum cleaner

Buffers

Scrubbing machine

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 Custodian- Norfolk (Morning)

Role Title

Role Code

Role Code 79071-SW

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 01

Position Number

Position Number 295W5498

Agency

Agency Tidewater Community College

Division

Division Tidewater Community College (Div)

Work Location

Work Location Norfolk - 710

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $14.81 per hour, part time

Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes

EEO Category

EEO Category 8-Service Maintenance

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

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

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No

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

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am-230pm, with rotating Saturdays
Part Time up to 29hrs

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College ( TCC ) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,399 graduates in 2024-2025, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

This position will provide a full range of custodial/housekeeping services for college facilities to include, but not limited to, trash removal, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, sweeping, floor stripping and waxing, carpet cleaning, window cleaning, black/white-board cleaning, etc. Provide room set-up/take-down assistance and light bulb replacement as assigned. Perform other cleaning tasks as assigned. Maintain and demonstrate good attendance habits.

This position, designated as an essential position, must be able to report to work and fulfill responsibilities of the position in the event of college/campus closure due to weather or emergent conditions.

• Provides cleaning services to the colleges buildings, to include, but not limited to, daily removal of trash, mopping, dusting and sweeping, vacuuming. Must assist in the set up and take down of special events if assigned. Complies with laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash and waste.
• Must be able to climb a six foot ladder and lift up to 50 lbs unaided.
• This position, designated as an essential position, must be able to report to work during inclement weather and assist in snow removal from entries and walkways and application of snow-melt when required.

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

• Knowledge of custodial operations and industry standards.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of janitorial, custodial, housekeeping services, and sanitizing techniques.
• Ability to climb ladders without assistance.
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs.
• Skills in using housekeeping equipment such as vacuum cleaner, buffers and scrubbing machine.
• Knowledge of safety procedures, particularly as they relate to equipment operation, chemical use, and trash/recycling.

Additional Considerations

N/A

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

N/A

Posting Number

Posting Number WGE_3317P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 07/28/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 09/15/2026

Open Until Filled No

Agency Website

Agency Website TCC.EDU

Contact Name

Contact Name Lizette White

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 at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

This position, designated as an essential position, must be able to report to work and fulfill responsibilities of the position in the event of college/campus closure due to weather or emergent conditions.

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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you willing to work at our Norfolk campus?
  • Yes
  • No