What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodial Services Worker position at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College?
Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
Working as a member of the Facilities team, members of Custodial Services provide a clean and safe environment within Reynolds facilities for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The duties of the Custodial Services Worker include cleaning classrooms, offices, and hallways; cleaning public areas and restrooms; cleaning floors and stairwells; and assisting with moving furniture, set-ups for special events, and snow removal. Custodial staff members may be called upon to conduct work assignments at any of the college’s locations; and are considered “essential personnel” serving on the college-wide emergency team.
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.
- Working knowledge of cleaning methods and use of cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Knowledge and skill in proper cleaning techniques.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply proper safety techniques to be used in day-to-day housekeeping operations.
- Ability to operate buffers, wet and dry vacuums and other housekeeping equipment.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to lift and move heavy objects, stand for extended periods of time, and to tolerate contact with a variety of cleaning products and solutions.
- Current hands-on work experience in custodial services and custodial services experience in a school or institution-type environment are preferred.
- Experience working effectively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment is preferred. Valid driver’s license is also preferred.
- High school graduate or equivalent. Training and/or related experience in housekeeping may be substituted for educational requirements.
- Selected candidate must be able to pass the college’s pre-employment security screening.
- Valid driver’s license preferred.
The Commonwealth offers an excellent benefits package, please visit: Employee Benefits (virginia.gov) for additional information.
Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire.
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Salary : $34,400
