Custodians - Full time

DHRM; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Military Institute is seeking a Full-Time Custodian for Facilities Management. Responsibilities include restroom maintenance, waste removal, and cleaning of classrooms, offices, and common areas to maintain a safe, clean environment.

The role requires learning equipment and basic computer skills; training will be provided. Salary starts at $31,200 per year with generous benefits. Apply through the VMI Office with contact details provided.

Qualifications

• To learn and maintain the equipment, including buffers and scrubbers.
• Be capable of learning basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Restroom Maintenance - Clean and disinfect all assigned restrooms, to include but not limited to: basins, mirrors, commodes, floors, urinals, walls, and fixtures. Stock paper products as necessary.
• Trash removal/police outside - Remove all trash and debris from assigned areas. Responsible for policing outside of building area. Remove debris, snow, ice, and leaves as directed. Re-check as necessary during shift
• Common Area Cleaning - Clean classrooms, study rooms, offices, libraries, entryways, water fountains, stairways, hallways, and other assigned areas. Cleaning will consist of, but not limited to: sweeping, mopping, buffing, dusting, and window cleaning.
• Hard Surface Floor Care/Carpet Cleaning - Sweep, mop and buff resilient floors to reveal a clean and glossy appearance. High speed maintenance buffing is also required. Clean carpets as required or by request using a bonnet or carpet extractor method.
• Customer Satisfaction and Special Project Assistance - Respond to customer requests in a courteous and professional manner. Assist supervisor with special assignments upon request.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management such as event preparation and support, inclement weather support, special project teams, i.e. floor maintenance.

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

Virginia Military Institute is excited to announce that we are taking applications for our Full-Time Custodian position for Facilities Management.

• Restroom Maintenance - Clean and disinfect all assigned restrooms, to include but not limited to: basins, mirrors, commodes, floors, urinals, walls, and fixtures. Stock paper products as necessary.
• Trash removal/police outside - Remove all trash and debris from assigned areas. Responsible for policing outside of building area. Remove debris, snow, ice, and leaves as directed. Re-check as necessary during shift
• Common Area Cleaning - Clean classrooms, study rooms, offices, libraries, entryways, water fountains, stairways, hallways, and other assigned areas. Cleaning will consist of, but not limited to: sweeping, mopping, buffing, dusting, and window cleaning.
• Hard Surface Floor Care/Carpet Cleaning - Sweep, mop and buff resilient floors to reveal a clean and glossy appearance. High speed maintenance buffing is also required. Clean carpets as required or by request using a bonnet or carpet extractor method.
• Customer Satisfaction and Special Project Assistance - Respond to customer requests in a courteous and professional manner. Assist supervisor with special assignments upon request.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management such as event preparation and support, inclement weather support, special project teams, i.e. floor maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

• To learn and maintain the equipment, including buffers and scrubbers.
• Be capable of learning basic computer skills.

Additional Considerations

Training will be provided

Contact Information

Name: Tamara Wade

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.

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.

Advertised: 26 Mar 2026 Eastern Daylight Time