Custodian (Open Until Filled)

Roanoke County, Virginia; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Roanoke County, Virginia is seeking a custodial staff member for a Recreation Center. You will perform cleaning tasks, maintain floors, restrooms, and public areas, and assist with event setup in a community recreation environment.

The role requires prior building cleaning experience, basic education, and compliance with safety policies. A flexible schedule, including nights and some holidays, is expected.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
• Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment safely, efficiently and following instructions.
• Must pass a post offer physical examination.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform repetitive manual cleaning and project work.
• Maintain safe use of chemicals, vacuums, buffers, and carpet extractors.
• Clean floors, woodwork, furniture and restrooms; restock supplies.
• Set up and breakdown rooms for rentals, programs and events.
• Provide customer service and assist with exterior grounds maintenance.

Skills

Cleaning knowledge

Safe chemical handling

Follow instructions

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment handling

Job description

General Description

Performs repetitive manual work involving the efficient cleaning of a Recreation Center/grounds and the performance of project work. Applies specific procedures to recurring situations. Performs other duties as assigned

• Responsible for the safe and proper use of materials and equipment, such as chemicals, vacuums, buffers, and carpet extractors.
• Sweeps, vacuums, mops, and waxes floors.
• Dusts furniture and woodwork.
• Cleans and polishes woodwork and furniture.
• Cleans restrooms, including all fixtures, and replenishes paper products.
• Cleans interior and exterior glass partitions and glass doors.
• Removes trash from all containers.
• Requests cleaning supplies and equipment as required.
• Performs a variety of routine cleaning tasks.
• Assists with the maintenance of exterior grounds.
• Set up and breakdown rooms as needed for rentals, programs, and special events.
• Attends monthly safety meetings.
• Provides customer service.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for the safe and proper use of materials and equipment, such as chemicals, vacuums, buffers, and carpet extractors.
• Sweeps, vacuums, mops, and waxes floors.
• Dusts furniture and woodwork.
• Cleans and polishes woodwork and furniture.
• Cleans restrooms, including all fixtures, and replenishes paper products.
• Cleans interior and exterior glass partitions and glass doors.
• Removes trash from all containers.
• Requests cleaning supplies and equipment as required.
• Performs a variety of routine cleaning tasks.
• Assists with the maintenance of exterior grounds.
• Set up and breakdown rooms as needed for rentals, programs, and special events.
• Attends monthly safety meetings.
• Provides customer service.

Requirements/Preferences

Education

Preferred: Graduation from High School or equivalent

Experience

Required: Prior experience in the cleaning of buildings

License/Certification

Preferred: Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Good knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.

Ability to use a variety of cleaning materials and equipment safely, efficiently and effectively; follow simple oral and written instructions; and to understand and follow instructions covering cautions and use listed on containers of materials used for custodial work.

Additional Requirements

• Subject to a complete criminal history and Child Protective Services background search with acceptable results. Good physical condition. Following a conditional offer of employment, must pass a post offer physical examination. Must be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and some holidays.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A