Lead Custodian (Chesapeake - Day)

About the Role

Provides a full range of custodial/housekeeping services for college facilities, including 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 and performs other cleaning tasks as needed. Maintains good attendance habits, reports problems to managers, and assists the Custodial Manager in selecting, training, supervising, and evaluating other housekeepers. Designated essential personnel; may be required to report to work or fulfill responsibilities during campus closures, weather events, or other emergent conditions.

Responsibilities

• Trash removal, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, sweeping.
• Floor stripping and waxing, carpet cleaning, window cleaning, black/white‑board cleaning.
• Room set‑up and take‑down assistance as assigned.
• Perform other cleaning tasks as assigned.
• Maintain and demonstrate good attendance habits.
• Report any problems to managers when necessary.
• Assist Custodial Manager in selecting, training, supervising, and evaluating other housekeepers.
• May be required to report to work or fulfill responsibilities during campus closures, weather events, or other emergent conditions.
• May be required to assist agency or state government in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of principles and practices of janitorial, custodial, and housekeeping services, including sanitizing techniques, floor and carpet care.
• Knowledge of custodial operations and industry standards.
• Ability to climb ladders without assistance.
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 lb.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience in janitorial, custodial, or housekeeping operations as a shift leader.
• Experience within a multi‑building housekeeping operation (preferred).
• Experience in a college or university environment (preferred).
• Ability to operate a State vehicle.
• Supervisory experience.

Pay

Hiring range: $30,900 – $39,440, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm; includes occasional weekends as required.

Additional Information

• Full‑time position.
• No telework options.
• Essential personnel designation.
• Non‑exempt (FLSA).
• Location: Chesapeake, Virginia.