Lead Custodian; Chesapeake

Posting Summary

• Working Title
• Working Title Lead Custodian (Chesapeake - Day)
• Role Title
• Role Code 79071-SW
• FLSA Nonexempt
• Pay Band
• Pay Band 01
• Position Number
• Agency Tidewater Community College
• Division Tidewater Community College (Div)
• Work Location Chesapeake - 550
• Hiring Range $30,900 - $39,440, commensurate w/ experience.
• Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes
• EEO Category 8-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 3:00pm – 11:30pm includes occasional weekends as required.
• Sensitive Position No

• Posting Number
• Recruitment Type General Public - G
• Number of Vacancies 1
• Job Open Date 09/17/2026
• Job Close Date 10/05/2026

TCC.edu

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 25,000 students in 2024-25. 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 3,399 graduates in , 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC . TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

• 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).

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.

• 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 .

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

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes

Supervises Employees Yes

Required Travel No

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks,…