Custodian (Facilities Division)

Custodian (Facilities Division)

Salary

$16.44 Hourly

Location

Harrisonburg, VA

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

6811 - (Oct 2026)

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

10/15/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
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Description

Do you want a job with the City that helps project a friendly image to our citizens, employees, and others? If so, the Custodian position in the City of Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation Departments Facilities Division may be the right opportunity for you!

The Custodian is a part-time position (no benefits) and a preferred hiring rate of $16.44 per hour. This positions schedule is Mondays through Fridays from 5:00am - 11:00am, with some flexibility potentially available depending upon finalists availability and business needs.

As the Custodian in the Facilities Division, youll:

• Support daily operations and activities in the Parks and Recreation Department by cleaning and sanitizing park restroom areas and disinfecting toilets, urinals, and sinks;
• Clean and maintain buildings and facilities, including, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning carpets, and supplying restrooms;
• Strip and seal floors;
• Wash windows, walls, woodwork, floors, and bathroom fixtures;
• Empty trash from containers and change trash liners in park locations;
• Perform grounds maintenance work to keep grounds neat and clean at all times, including removing debris from park open areas, playgrounds, shelters, and facilities;
• Prepare quantities of cleaning and polishing materials appropriate for use from bulk containers;
• Load and unload cleaning and polishing equipment and materials to be transported by truck;
• Perform routine maintenance activities including general plumbing, replacing light bulbs, changing air filters, painting and replacing basic light fixtures;
• Ensure building systems are performing to standards and take necessary steps to ensure that problems are reported as needed in order to be resolved;
• Assemble and repair standard office furnishings;
• Operate a City vehicle in the performance of job duties;
• Have regular and reliable on-site attendance.

A list of the ideal candidates knowledge, skills, and abilities is located in the Custodian class specification.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of the tenth grade, or equivalent combination of education and experience. High school diploma or GED, preferred.
• Valid drivers license.
• The position requires availability Mondays through Fridays from 5:00am - 11:00am, with some flexibility potentially available depending upon finalists availability and business needs.
• Click here to view the physical requirements of this position.

Successful applicants for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

• DMV record review;
• Job-specific physical; and
• Criminal background check.

Supplemental Information

To Apply: All candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history, in order to be considered. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 10/15/2026)

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, including 15.5 observed holidays. More information on available benefits is listed on the Citys website.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than 10th Grade
• Completed 10th Grade
• Attended High School
• High School Graduate
• GED
• Attend College
• College Graduate
• Attended Graduate School
• Masters Degree
• Graduate study beyond Masters
• Ph.D. or professional degree

02

Which of the following drivers license do you possess?

• No Valid Drivers License
• Valid Drivers License
• Valid Commercial Drivers Learners License
• Valid Commercial Drivers License (Class A or B)

03

Are you available to work Mondays through Fridays from 5:00am - 11:00am?

• Yes
• No

04

If you responded "no" to question 3, please explain your response in the field below.

Required Question

Employer 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