Job Description

Posting Summary
Working Title Lead Custodian (Virginia Beach Campus - Evening; 3 positions)
Role Title Hsekeep &/or Apparel Workr I
Role Code 79071-SW
FLSA Nonexempt
Pay Band 01
Position Number 295R0720
Agency Tidewater Community College
Division Tidewater Community College (Div)
Work Location Virginia Beach - 810
Hiring Range $30,900 - $38,110, commensurate w/ experience.
Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes
EEO Category H-Service/Maintenance
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday from 4:00PM - 12:30AM, includes occasional weekends as required.
Sensitive Position No

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads - both students and employers - for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 28,000 students in 2019-20. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,203 graduates in 2019-2020, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 36% enrolled at TCC. TCC's institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
This is one recruitment to fill 3 positions.
Provides a full range of custodial/ housekeeping services for college facilities to include, but not limited to, trash removal, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, sweeping, floor stripping and waxing, carpet cleaning, window cleaning, black/white-board cleaning, etc. Provides room set-up/take-down assistance as assigned. Performs other cleaning tasks as assigned. Maintain and demonstrate good attendance habits. Reports any problems to Managers when necessary. Assist Custodial Manager in selecting, training, supervising and evaluating other housekeepers.
This position has been designated an essential position. The employee filling this position may be required to report to work or otherwise fulfill the responsibilities of the position in the event of a college/ campus closure due to weather or other emergent condition(s).
These positions are restricted funding.
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

• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of janitorial, custodial, and housekeeping services, sanitizing techniques to include floor and carpet care and maintneance.
• Knowledge of custodial operations and industry standards
• Ability to climb ladders without assistance
• Ability to lift objects not more than 50 lbs
• Valid driver's license
• Experience in a janitorial, custodial, or housekeeping operations as a shift leader .

Additional Considerations

• Experience within a multi-building housekeeping operation
• Experience in a college or university environment.

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes
Supervises Employees Yes
Required Travel
No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number CLS_4094P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 3
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 10/15/2025
Job Close Date 11/06/2025
Open Until Filled
Agency Website TCC.edu
Contact Name
Email
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information
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.
E-Verify Statement
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.
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents Optional Documents * Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Alternative Hiring Process Letter

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