Custodian- VAB (Evening)

Virginia Community Colleges; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Tidewater Community College seeks a part-time Custodian at the Virginia Beach Campus to perform cleaning, trash removal, vacuuming and general housekeeping duties to support campus facilities. The role requires reliable attendance and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Shift is 2:30pm-9pm Monday-Thursday and 2:30pm-8pm Friday, totaling 29 hours per week. As an essential position, you may be required to report during weather events and assist with snow removal when needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of custodial operations and industry standards.
• Working knowledge of janitorial and sanitizing techniques.
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs and operate housekeeping equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily cleaning services including trash removal, vacuuming, mopping and dusting.
• Set up/take down for events and assist with light bulb replacement.
• Report to work during inclement weather and assist with snow removal when required.

Skills

Custodial operations

Safety procedures

Equipment handling

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vacuum cleaner

Buffers / scrubbing machine

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Posting Summary

Working Title

Role Title

Role Code

FLSA

Pay Band

Position Number

Agency

Division

Work Location

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $14.81 per hour, part time

Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes

EEO Category

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- No

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

Work Schedule

2:30pm-9pm M-TH, 2:30pm-8pm Friday
29 hrs per week, part time
Rotating weekends required

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.

Tidewater Community College seeks applications for a Part-time Custodian Positions for the Virginia Beach Campus. This Recruitment is to fill 2 positions.

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 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

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

N/A

Posting Number

Posting Number WGE_3316P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 2

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 07/28/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 09/16/2026

Open Until Filled No

Open Until Filled No

Agency Website

Agency Website TCC.edu

Contact Name

Contact Name Lizette White

Email

Email [e-mail]

Phone Number

Phone Number

Additional Information

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.