Custodian

Salary

$33,196.80 Annually

Location

Harrisonburg, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

5811 - (July 2024)

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

07/24/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description

• Benefits

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Description

Do you want a career with the City that helps project a friendly image to our citizens, employees, and others? If so, the Public Works Department's Custodian position may be the right opportunity for you!

This Custodian role is a full-time position with benefits and a preferred hiring rate of $15.96 per hour (equivalent to $33,196 annually); however, an exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidate's qualifications/experience and in compliance with City policy.

As a Custodian with Public Works, you'll play a critical part in ensuring facilities are thoroughly cleaned, sanitized, and ready for use by the public. Primary custodial work will be located at the Public Safety Building (101 N. Main Street), with the potential to assist at other City facilities as needed. You're th e ideal candidate for this position if you have an eye for detail and enjoy working independently while also providing excellent customer service to colleagues and the general public utilizing the facilities.

A detailed list of essential functions along with the ideal candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is available in the Custodian class specification (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harrisonburg/classspecs/1012524?keywords=5811&pagetype=classSpecifications) .

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of the tenth grade or an equivalent combination of education and experience. High school diploma or GED preferred but not required for consideration.

• Valid driver's license required.

• Anticipated work hours are Mondays through Fridays from 7:00am - 3:30pm; however, the exact schedule will be dependent upon a variety of factors including the selected candidate's availability and business needs.

• Click here to view the physical requirements for this position. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harrisonburg/classspecs/1012524?keywords=5811&pagetype=classSpecifications)

Due to the nature of work conducted at the Public Safety Building, successful applicants for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

• DMV Driving Record Review;

• Job-Specific Physical;

• Criminal Background Investigation, including Virginia Criminal Information Network fingerprinting.

Supplemental Information

To Apply: In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 07/24/2024)

The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement (VRS & MissionSquare), life insurance, paid leave and holidays.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health and Vision Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Paid Leave

• 15.5 paid holidays

• Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent Care

• Health Savings Account

• Virginia Retirement System

• Deferred Compensation Plan through MissionSquare

• Employee Assistance Program

Additionally, the City is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, which may qualify you for student loan forgiveness if you meet the PSLF Program requirements.

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What is your highest level of education?

• Less than 8th Grade

• Completed 8th Grade

• Completed 9th Grade

• Completed 10th Grade

• Completed 11th Grade

• High School Graduate

• GED

• Attend College

• College Graduate

• Attended Graduate School

• Master's Degree

• Graduate study beyond Master's

• Ph.D. or professional degree

  02

  Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Are you available to work Mondays through Fridays from 7:00am - 3:30pm?

• Yes

• No

  04

  If you selected "no" for question #3, please list your availability in the field below.

  Required Question

Agency

City of Harrisonburg

Address

409 South Main Street Third Floor Harrisonburg, Virginia, 22801

Phone

540.432.8920 540.432.7796

Website

https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/employment