Residential Custodian

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

VT discounts

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a Residential Custodian in Blacksburg, VA, to support the Facilities and Operations Housekeeping team. The role combines cleaning duties with light maintenance in campus residence halls, reporting to the Assistant Director of Facilities.

It offers a comprehensive benefits package and a clear path for development within the department. The position requires basic facilities maintenance experience, strong safety awareness, and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Basic experience with facilities maintenance and/or building systems.
• Experience in cleaning institutional, domestic, or commercial areas.
• Ability to follow safety standards and technical documentation.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of student housing, kitchens, bathrooms, and common areas.
• Respond to maintenance-related service requests via a work order system.
• Clean HVAC vents, replace filters, and service air grills.
• Conduct minor plumbing and fixture repairs (e.g., dispensers, clogged drains).
• Change light bulbs and repair fixtures.
• Perform light maintenance and repairs on appliances and fitness equipment.
• Maintain and repair housekeeping equipment; track inventory and service logs.
• Support seasonal upkeep of outdoor residential areas (e.g., grills, volleyball courts, garden beds).
• Ensure safety compliance (OSHA, EHSS) and proper handling of tools and chemicals.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Customer service

Tools

Electronic work order system

Hand tools

Job description

Job Description

When was the last time you changed the world?
In Virginia Tech's Division of Student Affairs, that's exactly what we're doing every day - guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.
We are currently searching for a dependable Residential Custodian to support our Facilities and Operations team in Blacksburg, VA supporting Student Affairs facilities.
Here’s what you need to know about the role:
1) You'll be joining the Facilities and Operations Housekeeping team; a department centered on serving the student body by keeping their spaces clean and safe.
2) You'll be reporting to the Assistant Director of Facilities - Housekeeping, in a Regular twelve-month 100% salaried staff appointment.
3) This dual-role position combines general housekeeping duties with hands-on light maintenance duties within the campus residence halls. The ideal candidate will have experience in housekeeping/cleaning, light repairs, equipment upkeep, and safety compliance, along with a commitment to excellent service.
4) You'll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the department and the division.
5) You’ll be offered a base compensation package along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!

Key Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of student housing, kitchens, bathrooms, and common areas
• Respond to maintenance-related service requests via a work order system
• Clean HVAC vents, replace filters, and service air grills
• Conduct minor plumbing and fixture repairs (e.g., dispensers, clogged drains)
• Change light bulbs and repair fixtures
• Perform light maintenance and repairs on appliances (e.g., microwaves, stoves, washers/dryers) and fitness equipment
• Maintain and repair housekeeping equipment; track inventory and service logs
• Support seasonal upkeep of outdoor residential areas (e.g., grills, volleyball courts, garden beds)
• Ensure safety compliance (OSHA, EHSS) and proper handling of tools and chemicals

Required Qualifications

• Basic experience with facilities maintenance and/or building systems
• Experience in cleaning institutional, domestic, or commercial areas
• Ability to follow safety standards and technical documentation
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Excellent customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using an electronic work order system
• Working knowledge of hand tools and housekeeping equipment
• Ability to interact effectively with various levels of users and occupants of buildings and facilities
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with little supervision and to operate within a team-based environment

Pay Band

1

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Salary $39,520/year

Hours per week

40

Review Date

Open until filled

Additional Information

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am through 4:30pm.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check as well as a driving check with a safe driving record.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto,Ut Prosim(That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A