What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodial Worker position at City of Virginia Beach?
Come join the City of Virginia Beach Public Works team as an Custodial Worker! We are hiring dedicated Custodial Worker to help maintain the cleanliness and functionality of our facilities.
In this role, your assigned work hours are Monday – Friday 5:30am until 2:00pm. You will be expected to be available outside of your assigned hours as needed and report to work during emergencies, in accordance with City Policy for Alpha 1 - Essential Personnel. You may be designated as an Alpha 1 employee and required to report to work during emergencies as required by City Policy.
As a Custodial Worker with the City of Virginia Beach, you will not have an assigned permanent location. You will be assigned to the same area most days however there will be occasions when you are reassigned or asked to help with additional duties. It is expected that you will satisfactorily perform the following duties in all assigned areas:
- Satisfactorily clean the area you are assigned each day.
- Correct, in a timely manner, any issues presented to you on an inspection report or verbally from anyone in your chain of supervision.
- Treat your co-workers and supervisors with respect.
- Drive a City owned vehicle to deliver supplies to facilities, able to lift 50 lbs.
- Vacuum and extract carpet using an industrial type vacuum to remove dirt and debris from the nap of the carpet.
- Clean, buff, strip, and wax resilient floors (terrazzo tile, VCT, Ceramic, etc.) to remove dirt, debris and residue. Cleaning involves, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing.
- Dust furniture, file cabinets, shelves, woodwork, and similar items, with a treated cloth to remove dust.
- Wash windows, sills, blinds, etc., to remove dirt and dust.
- Empty trash and recycle material, removing it from the facility to outside receptacle or dumpster.
- Clean rest room fixtures, walls and floors with a germicidal disinfectant to remove bacterial germs and odors.
- Polish furniture and brass with a treated cloth and polish to create a glossy, non-oily appearance.
- Clean vents, light fixtures, and other high areas. May require use of a ladder.
- Open and unlock city buildings before working hours.
- Set-up and ensure meeting areas are properly prepared for scheduled events.
- Any other duties as assigned by your Supervisor.
The City of Virginia Beach Perks -
- Sick and Annual Leave
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
- Legal and Identity Theft Protection
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life Insurance
- Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (COV 457)
- Virginia Local Disability Program (VLDP) – Income Replacement (Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Long-Term Care)
- Optional Life Insurance
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program / Work-Life Services
- Paid Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave