Custodian (Evening-Norfolk)

About the role

Tidewater Community College seeks applications for part-time Custodian positions at the Norfolk Campus for the evening shift, 6:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. with rotating Saturdays. Must be able to report to work during inclement weather and assist in snow removal from entries and walkways and application of snow-melt when required.

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.

Responsibilities

This position will provide 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. Provide room set-up/take-down assistance and light bulb replacement as assigned. Perform other cleaning tasks as assigned. Maintain and demonstrate good attendance habits.

Provides cleaning services to the colleges buildings, to include, but not limited to, daily removal of trash, mopping, dusting and sweeping, vacuuming. Must assist in the set up and take down of special events if assigned. Complies with laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash and waste.

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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of custodial operations and industry standards.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of janitorial, custodial, housekeeping services, and sanitizing techniques.
• Ability to climb ladders without assistance.
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs.
• Skills in using housekeeping equipment such as vacuum cleaner, buffers and scrubbing machine.
• Knowledge of safety procedures, particularly as they relate to equipment operation, chemical use, and trash/recycling.

Qualifications

This position, designated as an essential position, must be able to report to work and fulfill responsibilities of the position in the event of college/campus closure due to weather or emergent conditions.

Pay

The hiring range for this position is $14.81 per hour.

Schedule

The work schedule for this position is 6:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m., Monday – Friday and rotating Saturdays required, part-time, 29 hours.