Custodian - Recreation - Hourly WAE

Custodian - Recreation - Hourly WAE

Salary

$15.76 Hourly

Location

Parks, Recreation, & Leisure Services Hampton, VA

Job Type

WAE - Hourly

Job Number

09628

Department

RECREATION

Opening Date

10/13/2026

Closing Date

10/27/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Max Number of Applicants

25

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Function

The Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services Department is hiring a Custodian to perform maintenance duties at the West Hampton Community Center. This position is responsible for keeping assigned public buildings in a clean and orderly condition. This is a part-time, non-exempt position.

Examples of Work May Include:

• Properly disposes of trash in the assigned dumpster and cleans trash containers; vacuums all carpeted floors; sweeps, dust, and mops all non-carpeted floor surfaces; operates buffing machine.
• Cleans bathrooms including commodes, urinals sinks, partitions and doors, shower stalls, and mirrors; sweeps and mops floors; replenishes supplies in the bathroom.
• Dust and wipe down all surfaces; sweep all entrance mats; clean all entrance glass, removing all visible fingerprints; clean water fountains; clean lounge areas.
• Dusts all door frames, vents, and blinds; cleans tile walls.
• Performs general maintenance and notifies management of any required major repairs.
• Makes sure the building is locked and secured after closing.
• Notifies supervisor when supplies need to be ordered.
• Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• One (1) year of experience in the cleaning and maintaining of commercial buildings preferred.

• Requires the ability to understand and follow oral directions; operate a variety of general cleaning machines such as vacuums, buffers, and polishers; and ability to perform physically demanding work.

• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.

• Must successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Requires shift work to include working nights, weekends and some holidays.

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• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
• Employees are covered for Workers Compensation where appropriate.
• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family 1-877-327-2872 or the Guidance Resources Website.

01

Which of the options below best describes your experience with cleaning and maintaining commercial buildings?

• No experience
• Less than a year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

02

Which of the options below best describes your experience operating general cleaning machines such as vacuums, buffers, and polishers?

• No experience
• Less than a year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

03

I understand that this position requires physically demanding work.

• Yes
• No

04

Are you willing to accept a variety of shifts (daytimes, evenings, weekends and holidays)?

• Yes
• No

05

I understand that if offered employment in this position, I must successfully complete pre-employment testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

• Yes
• No

06

I understand that if offered employment in this position, I must successfully complete a criminal background check.

• Yes
• No

07

I understand that this position is non-exempt.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Hampton

Address 22 Lincoln Street

Hampton, Virginia, 23669

Phone (757) 727-6407

Website http://www.hampton.gov/hr