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Title: Custodian

State Role Title: Hsekeep &/or Apparel Worker I

Hiring Range: $15.00 an hour

Pay Band: 1

Agency: New College Institute

Location: New College Institute

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

New College Institute (NCI) is a premier center of learning that provides access to academic degrees, credentials and professional learning experiences in high quality learning environments to prepare students for regional and statewide career opportunities and participation in collaborative, positive community change, promoting regional economic prosperity and community transformation.

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide housekeeping and janitorial services for all properties and assets owned or leased by the institution, ensuring smooth operations and maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness. The role involves a variety of custodial tasks, including but not limited to vacuuming, dusting, mopping, cleaning restrooms, windows, mirrors, tiles, and carpeted floors, as well as furniture in classrooms, lecture halls, and common areas as needed. The incumbent of this position may also be responsible for tasks such as cleaning agency vehicles; assisting with the setup and breakdown of conference rooms and classrooms; arranging furniture; moving equipment; and preparing spaces for meetings or classes.

This is an hourly/wage position with no benefits and is limited to working on average no more than 29 hours per week (1,500 hours per year from May 1 – April 30). Multiple positions will be filled from this job announcement. While we aim to accommodate employees' needs and preferences for scheduled hours, this position requires some shift flexibility. To ensure comprehensive cleaning coverage during all operating hours, we must have coverage for days, evenings, weekends, and some holidays. Responsibilities may also include tasks performed approximately one hour before or after operating hours.

Minimum Qualifications

· A work history demonstrating knowledge of, or experience performing duties as housekeeper, custodian, or janitor in an industrial/commercial environment.
· Experience demonstrating the ability to operate and maintain floor care equipment such as vacuums, carpet cleaners, polishers, or other similar floor maintenance equipment/tools.
· Experience demonstrating the ability to read, write, understand and follow instructions.
· Experience demonstrating the ability to lift and move furniture, supplies and equipment.
· Experience demonstrating the ability to following safety and security policies and procedures.
· Experience demonstrating the ability to provide customer service as needed to students, faculty & staff, customers, and other stakeholders.

Additional Considerations

· A work history demonstrating considerable experience, skills, and knowledge of cleaning techniques of various surfaces and environments in a commercial setting to ensure areas are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness.
· Light maintenance experience such as changing light bulbs, painting, etc. is desirable.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Special Requirements:
· This position will work all operating hours as needed to cover days, evening, weekends and some holidays.
· Must possess the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., bend, stoop, and stand or walk for extended periods of time and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
· Finalists for this position will be required to undergo a criminal history background check.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55pm on the closing date through the Recruitment Management System (RMS). Applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State applications and or in resumes. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application, resume, or other relevant documents provided; therefore, it is essential for applicants to supply detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application/resume, or a state application/resume lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS Account to check the status of your application for this position.

You may apply for this position at Home (virginia.gov) Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact (804) 225-2131 for assistance. VETERANS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Diana Pace

Phone: 276-403-5627

Email: dpace@newcollegeinstitute.org

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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