Salary : $33,013.24 - $40,110.46 Annually Location : Alexandria, VA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2026-00064 Department: Recreation Parks & Cultural Activities Division: PARK OPERATIONS Opening Date: 08/07/2025 Closing Date: 8/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit: AFSCME Labor & Trades Custodian/GS 03Full Time Position Preserving the Past, while Innovating our Future The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. About one-quarter square miles in the city have been designated as a national or local historic district. We proudly embrace our rich history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Custodian What we do and how we do it is driven by our 4 Guiding Principles:
- Aligning the work, we do with our strategic plan.
- Executing against our strategy and ensuring accountability for our results
- Promoting and encouraging a culture of leadership and ownership at all levels of the organization
- Promoting a culture of service excellence, creativity, and entrepreneurship
Overview A Custodian performs routine manual tasks involving the custodial care and cleaning of public buildings. This work includes performing cleaning and minor maintenance tasks in an assigned building or building area. Primary responsibilities are to use proper methods, materials and equipment in cleaning and attending to the neatness and sanitation of buildings and/or equipment. An employee in this class works under close supervision, and activities follow a well-established routine. The Opportunity: The Custodian:
- Cleans, sanitizes and deodorizes restrooms and replenishes supplies.
- Dusts and cleans offices and polishes furniture.
- Empties waste cans; Returns trash bins to the appropriate area after trash pickup.
- Loads and unloads large shipments of supplies.
- Maintains a variety of cleaning equipment.
- Maintains immediate outdoor areas by removing debris, leaves, snow and salts sidewalks, operates small leaf and snow blowers
- Performs minor maintenance and repairs
- Prepares rooms for meetings; helps move office and building furniture and equipment.
- Replaces light bulbs, cleans and polishes brass, and unstops lavatories.
- Reports damaged fixtures, supply needs, more difficult and major repairs.
- Serves as an ambassador for exceptional customer experiences, interactions and services for customers and fellow employees.
- Sweeps, mops, scrubs, buffs, and waxes floors.
- Performs related work as required.
What You Should Bring Each member of our team is accountable for the outstanding delivery of services to the community. You will bring your expertise and experience in custodial care and knowledge of Green Seal cleaning standards and building inspections. You will share your passion and provide support and assistance to the Community. You will have the support of and work under the direction of the Building Coordinator. About the Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities The mission of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities is to enrich the City of Alexandria by creating meaningful experiences through public space, cultural activities, and programming. The City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities received national accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). National accreditation requires park and recreation agencies to meet 155 standards representing elements of effective and efficient park and recreation operations. Minimum & Additional Requirements High School Diploma or GED; some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment; ability to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials for different types of surfaces; ability to follow simple oral and written instructions; ability to operate powered automatic scrubbers, buffers, and sweepers as required; ability to work safely without hazard to self and/or others; and sufficient physical strength to withstand the strain of working long hours in performing cleaning work. Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence. Notes This position requires successful completion of a criminal records background check, child abuse and child neglect screening and drug screening prior to employment. We are proud to welcome you to explore the City of Alexandria's excellent benefits and programs! The benefits referenced on this site, may be changed from time to time without notice. Temporary and some part-time positions are not eligible for these benefits. For further information, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team of Human Resources at 01 This posting is a promotional opportunity for current City employees or others who have worked with the City through a temporary contractor agency. Have you worked for the City in either of these capacities?
02 2. Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
03 Do you possess a valid driver's license?
04 What level of experience do you have in janitorial or related custodial work?
05 Do you have experience with the Green Seal Cleaning Standards?
06 Have you taken a Bloodborne Pathogens course?
07 Are you First Aid & CPR certified?
08 Are you able to operate a variety of motorized and non-motorized cleaning equipment?
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