General Custodian - 5072

HES; Danville (VA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

HES Facilities Services in Danville, VA seeks dependable janitorial staff to perform custodial duties across educational facilities. You will sweep, mop, dust, clean restrooms, and sanitize common areas, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for students and staff.

This role requires physical stamina, reliability, and the ability to work as part of a team on fast-paced schedules. Prior cleaning experience is a plus; a high school diploma is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school degree preferred, but not required.
• Experience in cleaning is a plus.
• Physically demanding role requiring ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, dust, mop, and damp mop floors; vacuum as needed.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms and locker rooms; polish surfaces.
• Clean windows and entry glass; remove trash and recyclables.
• Perform duties as directed by custodial supervisor or designated representative.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

HES is a premier national provider of facilities management services focused 100% on educational institutions. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, HES builds best-in-class programs for custodial, maintenance, grounds, and landscaping services. With hundreds of years of combined facilities experience, the HES leadership team is comprised of results-oriented, hands-on executives and facilities experts who give school facilities their full attention. Whether for a grounds and landscaping program, custodial services, or maintenance solutions, HES will change the way you look at facilities management.

Founded in 1972, HES has a proven track record of working successfully and exclusively in the educational environment, maintaining a singular focus on facilities management, undistracted by competing priorities. HES has earned the trust of over 150 education partners across 29 states. We employ 13,000 dedicated team members and maintain more than 200 million square feet daily.

Job Skills / Requirements

Essential FunctionsSweeping, dusting, dust mopping, damp mopping, vacuuming, extracting carpet, stripping and waxing floors, removing trash, recycling, cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and locker rooms, polishing outside area within 10 feet of entryways, washing windows, removal or snow and ice, cleaning of desks/walls/ furniture/ doors/ entry glass/ interior glass/counter tops/chalkboards/ whiteboards/blinds and light fixtures, and any other duties as directed by custodial supervisor or his/her designated representative.Job RequirementsExcellent work historyTeam focused approach requiring ability to work with others and take directionPhysically demanding fast-paced environment requiring ability to work efficiently with attention to detailReliable transportationBackground check requiredMinimum QualificationsEducation: High school degree preferred, but not required.Experience: Previous cleaning experience a plus.Physical and Working ConditionsThe physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions of this job.Ability to reach, bend, stoop, wipe, push and pull.The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 25 pound on a frequent basis, up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.Extensive walking and standing for the duration of the shift.Must have sufficient mobility to perform assigned tasks with production and service time frames as established by the company.Ability to work with various temperatures extreme from hot to cold.HES Facilities Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.