Job Duties
The Division of Capitol Square Services (DCSS) within the Department of General Services (DGS) is seeking a skilled and motivated Custodial Supervisor to join the Bureau of Facilities & Maintenance (BFM). BFM is a customer‑focused organization dedicated to delivering high‑quality, cost‑effective, and timely services to approximately 75 state and legislative agencies located throughout the Capitol Square complex. The bureau operates and maintains more than 6.45 million square feet of space across the Capitol Complex and the greater Richmond metropolitan area, including office buildings, the State Capitol, the Governor’s Mansion, and historic monuments.
We are looking for a Custodial Supervisor committed to maintaining a clean, safe, efficient, and welcoming environment in and around the facilities under our care. Reporting to the Housekeeping Manager, this position provides direct supervision to housekeeping staff, oversees set‑up and breakdown for special events, and coordinates furniture movement within DGS‑managed buildings.
This is a full-time evening‑shift position, with work hours from 3:30 PM to 11:30 PM, including some holidays and weekends.
Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
1. Supervising housekeeping staff to ensure all assigned areas within the Capitol Square complex are properly cleaned, maintained, and fully staffed.
2. Monitoring daily operations, responding promptly to housekeeping requests, and ensuring timely communication of messages and work assignments.
3. Supporting special events by coordinating set‑up, breakdown, and ensuring required equipment is in place and properly maintained.
4. Inspecting assigned areas, restrooms, housekeeping closets, and equipment to ensure compliance with cleanliness, safety, and operational standards.
5. Training new housekeeping staff in cleaning techniques, equipment use, safety procedures, and departmental expectations.
6. Addressing and documenting performance issues as they occur and consulting with Human Resources when needed.
7. Ensuring weekly timesheets are accurate, complete, and submitted by established deadlines.
8. Maintaining inventory of housekeeping supplies and equipment, and reporting repair needs.
Minimum Qualifications
9. Valid Virginia Driver's License
10. Ability to work required shift of 3:30 PM - 11:30 PM, Monday through Friday with some weekends and holidays.
11. Knowledge of cleaning techniques, methods, materials, equipment, and chemicals used for a wide variety of surfaces and facility types.
12. Knowledge of safety practices related to the handling and use of cleaning chemicals and supplies, including applicable OSHA standards.
13. Skill in operating power cleaning equipment, such as floor buffers, scrubbers, and commercial vacuums.
14. Basic computer proficiency, including the use of email and Microsoft Word and Excel.
15. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.
Additional Considerations
16. Experience stripping & waxing floors as well as shampooing carpets, is preferred.
17. Experience inspecting custodial work areas, restrooms, and supply closets to ensure compliance with cleanliness and safety standards, is preferred.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Online applications must be submitted via jobs.virginia.gov.
The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. Please be sure that all of your relevant qualifications and considerations are specifically addressed in your submitted application.
Fax, e-mail, or mail applications will not be accepted. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office ov or 804-786-3910.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application has been successfully submitted. Applications will continue to be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received, but this position may be closed at any time after 5 business days. Please refer to the “Your Application” page in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance.
Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire. DGS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
The selected candidate must also pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check and DMV driving record check.
Applicants that indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting, in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights.
The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer and a proud Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified employer. Individuals from minoritized groups, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.