Custodian

Custodian Position at Norfolk Community Services Board

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

The Norfolk Community Services Board (NCSB) provides treatment, support, and education to the community with a focus on mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and housing and homelessness. Norfolk CSB provides services to persons in acute crisis as well as integrated, person-centered, and recovery-oriented programming for persons needing assistance and support stabilizing in the community.

Today, the NCSB provides treatment and rehabilitation services to over 6,000 Norfolk citizens yearly. The NCSB seeks team members interested in providing skilled services in a public service environment and dedicated to supporting a positive work and treatment environment. Please join us as we provide hope and recovery opportunities for the people we serve. The NCSB is seeking Custodians in their Homeless & Housing division. The Custodian of a homeless shelter is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors. Duties include performing daily cleaning and sanitization tasks, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, conducting basic maintenance, and supporting the shelter's overall operations. The custodian plays a vital role in creating a dignified and respectful space for individuals experiencing homelessness, contributing to the shelter's mission of providing care and support.

Department Hiring Range Salary: $40,768-$46,782

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Clean and disinfect common areas, sleeping quarters, kitchens, and offices. Clean and disinfect restrooms, shower stalls, and day rooms. Replenish paper product, soaps, and other supplies. Wash windows, walls, windowsills, mirrors and doors.
• Dispose of trash and recyclables following established protocols.
• Maintain exterior of facility by cleaning and sweeping outdoor common areas, walkways and grounds, and picking up trash and debris.
• Report significant maintenance issues or safety hazards to the Program Administrator.
• Maintain compliance with local health and sanitation codes.
• Track supplies and notify supervisors as supplies are running low.
• Back up support with special assignments such as moving furniture, unloading supplies, running errands, and maintaining inventory.
• Emergency weather operations by assisting with pre and post storm treatment for ice, snow, and storm debris.
• Work collaboratively with shelter staff to address resident needs and maintain the facility's functionality.
• Respond promptly to emergency cleaning requests.

Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. Level of knowledge equivalent to not less than high school or equivalency. No experience required. Preferred Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED. 1 year of custodial experience is preferred.

Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record preferred. Working Hours: Shifts vary to meet the needs of the program. Each position shift is 40 hours per week. Typical shift would be 7:30 am - 4:00 pm or 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm, 5 days per week.

Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

Retirement

The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant's school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.