Lead Custodian (Chesapeake - Day)

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidewater Community College in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Lead Custodian for the evening shift (3:00pm–11:30pm). This full-time position oversees custodial staff and room setup across campus facilities, ensuring clean, safe environments for students and staff.

Responsibilities include cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, trash removal, floor care, and assisting with training and supervising others. A valid driver’s license and ability to lift up to 50 lbs are required, with prior

Qualifications

• Knowledge of janitorial and housekeeping services, including floor and carpet care.
• Experience leading a cleaning team or shift supervisor in custodial operations.
• Valid driver's license and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide custodial services including trash removal, vacuuming, mopping, and cleaning fixtures.
• Set up and take down rooms as assigned and assist with cleaning tasks.
• Report issues to supervisors and support Custodial Manager in training staff.

Skills

Janitorial knowledge

Custodial operations

Climb ladders

Lift 50 lbs

Valid driver's license

Shift leader experience

Job description

Working Title Lead Custodian (Chesapeake - Day) Role Title Hsekeep &/or Apparel Workr I Role Code 79071-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 01 Position Number 29500430 Agency Tidewater Community College Division Tidewater Community College (Div) Work Location Chesapeake - 550 Hiring Range $30,900 - $39,440, commensurate w/ experience. Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes EEO Category 8-Service Maintenance Full Time or Part Time Full 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

Monday through Friday from 3:00pm – 11:30pm includes occasional weekends as 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.

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 as assigned. Performs other cleaning tasks as assigned. Maintain and demonstrate good attendance habits. Reports any problems to Managers when necessary. Assist Custodial Manager in selecting, training, supervising and evaluating other housekeepers.

This position has been designated an essential position. The employee filling this position 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).

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

• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of janitorial, custodial, and housekeeping services, sanitizing techniques to include floor and carpet care and maintneance.
• Knowledge of custodial operations and industry standards
• Ability to climb ladders without assistance
• Ability to lift objects not more than 50 lbs
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience in a janitorial, custodial, or housekeeping operations as a shift leader .

Additional Considerations

• Experience within a multi-building housekeeping operation
• Experience in a college or university environment.

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel

No

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

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

VCCS uses 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.