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Custodian

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Prince William County Government

Lake Ridge, VA (In Person)

$47,944 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 3 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/4/2026

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Job Description

The purpose of the Prince William County Department of Facilities & Fleet Management (FFM) is to sustain the foundation of local democracy. To fulfill this purpose, the department strives to hire a diverse, highly trained, skilled, and engaged workforce. Are you a skilled custodian who takes pride in keeping commercial facilities clean, safe, and well-maintained? Are you seeking a full-time career opportunity with competitive pay and benefits? If so, this may be the perfect opportunity for you! Come join Prince William County Department of Facilities & Fleet Management as a Custodian within the Buildings & Grounds Division. Our team is a fast-paced, dynamic operation made up of passionate and skilled professionals who are committed to providing excellent service to County residents and employees. In this role, you will help maintain the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of County facilities through a variety of custodial duties while delivering exceptional customer service. Typical work hours for this position are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and/or 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Employees are scheduled to work five days per week, with shifts that may occur any day of the week, including weekends, based on operational needs. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule and accommodate these hours.
About This Role:
The Custodian position performs routine custodial work in the care and cleaning of County buildings and may also perform semi-skilled custodial tasks and heavy manual labor as needed. The ideal candidate will have some knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, chemicals, and equipment; knowledge of safety procedures and the effective use of cleaning chemicals; the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; and the ability to work well with others.
Minimum Requirements:
8 th Grade Education and 0-12 months of experience performing routine custodial tasks in a commercial setting.
Preferences:
Expert knowledge of/experience with floor maintenance techniques, to include equipment used in the process. (such as floor scrubbers and buffers as well as extraction machines) Practical experience using a chemical dispensing system Expert knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Special Requirements:
Must pass a pre-employment physical exam Valid driver's license Background checks/verification are required, which may include but are not limited to: criminal history, credit history, education, driver's license, and/or finger printing
Work Schedule:
Work hours for this position are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and/or 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Employees are scheduled to work five days per week (37.5 hours), with shifts that may occur any day of the week, including weekends, based on operational needs. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule and accommodate these hours.
Starting Salary Range :
$17.99 to $28.11 We also offer great benefits including: Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) 401a and 457 retirement savings plans Paid Annual Leave / Sick Leave / Personal Leave Paid Holidays Group Medical, Dental, & Vision Health Plans Optional Group Life Insurance An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career Development Opportunities Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here PSLF for additional information.
NOTE:
The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here for the class description . Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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