Custodian

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Williamsburg, VA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian maintains a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation's three facilities. This role actively involves performing a variety of manual labor tasks, including standing for extended periods and lifting heavy objects. Custodians are expected to safely operate manual and power cleaning equipment, strictly follow chemical label and oral instructions, and embraces the established Housekeeping Model under management direction. A strong commitment to customer service is required to ensure an exceptional visitor experience.

Requirements

• Knowledge of professional cleaning methods and industry standards.
• Knowledge of best practices related to safety when cleaning and using power cleaning equipment.
• Skilled in the safe use of cleaning chemicals, equipment and supplies.
• Skilled in the safe operation of manual and power cleaning equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to read and follow cleaning label and other written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to actively listen and follow oral instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to safely tolerate contact with cleaning products and solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to lift heavy objects, to stand for extended periods, and to perform manual labor.
• Special emphasis on "customer first" service provided in accordance with guidelines outlined by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation.
• Fully embrace the Housekeeping Model per the direction of Senior Housekeeper, Housekeeping Supervisor and Facilities Manager.

Nice To Haves

• Experience driving golf/utility cart.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across three facilities.
• Performing a variety of manual labor tasks.
• Standing for extended periods and lifting heavy objects.
• Safely operating manual and power cleaning equipment.
• Strictly following chemical label and oral instructions.
• Embracing the established Housekeeping Model under management direction.
• Providing a strong commitment to customer service to ensure an exceptional visitor experience.
• Performing a variety of daily cleaning tasks, including but not limited to: dusting, sweeping, mopping, trash removal, window cleaning, toilet cleaning and other general cleaning duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED