Custodian (Facilities Division)

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 Department's 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 position's schedule is Mondays through Fridays from 5:00am - 11:00am, with some flexibility potentially available depending upon finalist's availability and business needs.

As the Custodian in the Facilities Division, you'll:

• 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 candidate's 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 driver's license.
• The position requires availability Mondays through Fridays from 5:00am - 11:00am, with some flexibility potentially available depending upon finalist's availability and business needs.

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.