Custodian

Blacksburg, Town of • Blacksburg, VA

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About The Position

The Custodian performs routine care and cleaning of Town buildings and facilities, along with related work as assigned. The position works under the limited supervision of the Facility Operations Supervisor. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 4:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.; occasional Saturday and holiday shifts may be required. The annual starting pay range is $35,278 to $36,703.

The role involves opening and securing buildings; cleaning floors, carpets, restrooms, glass, furnishings, and other surfaces; handling trash and recycling; operating custodial equipment; maintaining supplies and records; and reporting building maintenance issues. The work includes physical activity such as standing, walking, lifting, pushing or pulling, and occasionally climbing or balancing, as well as work around standard cleaning chemicals and moving mechanical parts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and some experience working with cleaning tools and supplies, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• General knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment, and ability to use them economically and efficiently.
• Skill in operating standard office, word processing, and data-entry equipment.
• Ability to understand oral and written directions.
• Ability to operate and care for tools and equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Ability to read and write.
• Physical ability to perform heavy manual work.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Open buildings daily and secure them at closing.
• Sweep and vacuum assigned areas, rooms, and entryways.
• Shampoo carpets; mop, strip, wax, and buff floors.
• Remove trash and sorted recycling from buildings and surrounding outdoor areas.
• Scrub and clean restrooms, including mirrors, wash basins, and commodes; refill tissue, towel, and soap dispensers.
• Dust furniture, walls, window sills, and other woodwork.
• Clean and dust window blinds.
• Clean glass doors and partitions.
• Operate buffing machines and other custodial equipment.
• Determine and obtain equipment and cleaning supplies as needed; restock supplies and maintain records of incoming supplies.
• Report building maintenance issues and problems.

What This Job Offers

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