Custodian

Custodian

Salary

$17.99 - $38.23 Hourly

Location

Prince William County, VA

Job Type

Full-Time (FT)

Job Number

202610597

Department

FACILITIES AND FLEET MANAGEMENT

Division

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Opening Date

07/01/2026

Closing Date

7/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

GRADE

A12

Hiring Salary

$17.99 to $28.11

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Introduction

The purpose of the Prince William County Department of Facilities & Fleet Management (FFM) is to sustain the foundation of local democracy. To fulfill this purpose, the department strives to hire a diverse, highly trained, skilled, and engaged workforce.

Are you a skilled custodian who takes pride in keeping commercial facilities clean, safe, and well-maintained? Are you seeking a full-time career opportunity with competitive pay and benefits? If so, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!

Come join Prince William County Department of Facilities & Fleet Management as a Custodian within the Buildings & Grounds Division. Our team is a fast-paced, dynamic operation made up of passionate and skilled professionals who are committed to providing excellent service to County residents and employees.

In this role, you will help maintain the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of County facilities through a variety of custodial duties while delivering exceptional customer service.

Typical work hours for this position are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and/or 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Employees are scheduled to work five days per week, with shifts that may occur any day of the week, including weekends, based on operational needs. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule and accommodate these hours.

About This Role:

The Custodian position performs routine custodial work in the care and cleaning of County buildings and may also perform semi-skilled custodial tasks and heavy manual labor as needed.

The ideal candidate will have some knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, chemicals, and equipment; knowledge of safety procedures and the effective use of cleaning chemicals; the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; and the ability to work well with others.

Minimum Requirements:

8th Grade Education and 0-12 months of experience performing routine custodial tasks in a commercial setting.

Preferences:

• Expert knowledge of/experience with floor maintenance techniques, to include equipment used in the process. (such as floor scrubbers and buffers as well as extraction machines)
• Practical experience using a chemical dispensing system
• Expert knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Special Requirements:

• Must pass a pre-employment physical exam
• Valid driver's license
• Background checks/verification are required, which may include but are not limited to: criminal history, credit history, education, drivers license, and/or finger printing

Work Schedule:

Work hours for this position are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and/or 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Employees are scheduled to work five days per week (37.5 hours), with shifts that may occur any day of the week, including weekends, based on operational needs. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule and accommodate these hours.

Starting Salary Range:

$17.99 to $28.11

We also offer great benefits including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings plans
• Paid Annual Leave / Sick Leave / Personal Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Group Medical, Dental, & Vision Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here PSLF for additional information.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here for the class description.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

Click on the link below to explore our plans and rates.

Prince William County Benefit Programs

01

By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1). Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2). My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application; 3). Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4). If selected, my employment dates will be verified back three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.

• Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
• No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.

02

Please indicate your highest level of completed education.

• High school diploma/G.E.D or higher
• 8th grade
• None of the above

03

Please quantify your practical experience cleaning commercial buildings (such as office buildings, industrial property, medical centers, malls, retail stores, shopping centers, warehouses, garages, etc.) Please make sure that your response corresponds with the information you provided in the "Work History" section of this application.

• 3 or more years
• 1-2 years
• Less than 1 year

04

Please describe your level of experience with floor care and chemical usage.

• Expert (such custodial tasks as: regular use of high speed burnisher and low speed buffer with abrasive pad, floor stripping solution preparation and application, floor wax application, damp & dust mopping, use of appropriate safety signage based on task, use of a squeegee, chemical dilution without assistance, surface cleaning)
• Skilled (occasional tasks such as: low speed buffer with abrasive pad, damp & dust mopping, use of appropriate safety signage based on task, use of a squeegee, chemical dilution with assistance, surface cleaning)
• Beginner (such tasks as: damp and dust mopping, use of appropriate safety signage, surface cleaning)
• No experience

05

Which type of commercial cleaning equipment do you have experience using? Check all that apply.

• Floor buffer (high or low speed)
• Mops (dust mop and/or cotton mop)
• Brooms
• Duster (microfiber and/or regular)
• Chemical dispensing machine

06

How familiar are you with utilizing Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)?

• Extremely Familiar (used consistently for 5 or more years)
• Familiar (used regularly for 3-4 years)
• Somewhat familiar (used intermittently 1-2 years)
• Not familiar (have not used or used less than 1 year)

07

Customer Service is a vital component of our operation. Identify the area(s) in which you have experience. Check all that apply.

• Proactively finding solutions to long-standing customer issues
• Collaborating on suggestions for repairs and/or improvements
• Providing updates on service request status
• Responding to customer concerns through in-person communication, including email and phone

08

This position requires usage of computers for digital timecards and online training. Are you comfortable using a computer for timecards and training?

• Yes
• No

09

This position requires employees to be flexible in the worksite location, as cleaning assistance may be required at various county government buildings throughout the Prince William County area. Are you willing to work in different locations throughout the County?

• Yes
• No

10

Typical work hours for this position are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and/or 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Employees are scheduled to work five days per week, with shifts that may occur any day any day of the week, including weekends, based on operational needs. If selected for this position, are you able to work a flexible schedule and accommodate these hours?

• Yes
• No

11

Custodians are considered essential personnel and are required to report to work in the event of County closings due to inclement weather (such as snow removal) and emergency situations. Are you willing and able to work in the event of County closings due to inclement weather and emergency situations?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Prince William County Government

Address 1 County Complex Court

Prince William County, Virginia, 22192

Website https://www.pwcva.gov/department/human-resources/careers