Custodian

Custodian

Piedmont Virginia Community College

in Charlottesville, VA

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Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Salary: $16.87 per hour

Posted: 08/01/2025

Application Due: 08/16/2025

Category: Facilities Management

Position Number: 282W0023

Agency

Piedmont Virginia Community College

Division

Piedmont Virginia Community College (Div)

Work Location

Albemarle - 003

Hiring Range: $16.87 per hour

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

No

Work Schedule

Work up to 29 hours per week (no benefits)

This is a temporary position expected to be in place through the end of October 2025. This is a part-time (non-exempt) position with the expectation of flexible work schedule to meet college and department needs. Work is primarily during weekdays. some weekend work may be required on a limited basis.

Job Description

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia - principally residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. Our scenic campus is located in Albemarle County, Virginia. We are one of 23 community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System (VCCS).

PVCC seeks applications for part-time Custodian Positions.

Purpose:

This position provides a full range of custodial/housekeeping services for all college buildings and campus grounds. The custodian contributes to the College Mission by maintaining a "Student Ready" clean and safe learning environment by being a good steward of college property and by meeting or exceeding the college Sustainability Goals.

Job description:

The custodian cleans the buildings, furniture, fixtures, and equipment as assigned. Also cleans the exterior walks, entrances, patios, etc. adjacent to the buildings as assigned. Maintains furniture in classrooms, offices, and public spaces and ensures that the environment is neat, clean, and organized. Reports observed facility maintenance issues to the Housekeeping Manager and/or Facilities Manager. Participates in room set-up and break-down for college events.

This is a temporary position expected to be in place through the end of October 2025.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Uses cleaning chemicals and equipment effectively and safely to meet the Level of Service standard.

Sets-up event spaces as scheduled or requested.

Responds to janitorial work orders from the college automated work order management system.

Follows recycling procedures.

Reports to work during off-hour emergencies or special situations, such as snow removal, plumbing failure, or graduation set-up.

Performs other cleaning tasks as assigned.

Collaborates and communicates with PVCC students, faculty, and staff

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.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Excellent customer service and communication skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

General custodial knowledge/experience in a commercial environment

Thorough knowledge of safe handling of cleaning chemicals/materials

Physical Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs

Physical ability to stand for extended time periods

Valid VA Drivers License

Posting Number: WGE_2659P

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

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:

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

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