Custodian (Virginia Beach - Evening)

Tidewater Community College; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidewater Community College in Virginia Beach is seeking an Evening Custodian to help maintain clean, safe facilities across campus. This full-time role is based in Virginia Beach and part of a larger operations team.

The position requires knowledge of janitorial practices, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and reliable attendance. It is designated essential for campus operations and may involve evening hours.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of janitorial, custodial, and housekeeping services and sanitizing techniques.
• Knowledge of custodial operations and industry standards.
• Ability to lift objects not more than 50 lbs.
• Experience in a janitorial, custodial, or housekeeping program/environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide trash removal, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, sweeping, floor stripping and waxing, carpet cleaning, window cleaning, and board cleaning.
• Room set‑up/take‑down assistance and as assigned.
• Maintain and demonstrate good attendance habits.

Skills

Custodial knowledge

Safety awareness

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Experience in janitorial environment

Job description

Title: Custodian (Virginia Beach - Evening)

Agency: Tidewater Community College

Location: Virginia Beach - 810

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $30,805 to $34,900, commensurate with experience.

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

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.

Provides 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. Provides room set-up/take-down assistance and as assigned. Performs other cleaning tasks as assigned. Maintain and demonstrate good attendance habits.

This position has been designated an essential position. The employees filling these positions may be required to report to work or otherwise fulfill the responsibilities of the position in the event of a college/campus closure due to weather or other emergent condition(s).

These are restricted funded positions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of janitorial, custodial, and housekeeping services, and sanitizing techniques.
• Knowledge of custodial operations and industry standards.
• Ability to lift objects not more than 50 lbs.
• Experience in a janitorial, custodial, or housekeeping program/environment.

Additional Considerations:

• Experience within a multi-building housekeeping operation, preferred.