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General Information

ID
1421
Main Organization
General Government
Location
Rec & Parks/Recreation Services - 8600 Dixon Powers Drive, Henrico
Minimum Salary
$ 17.76
Posting Date
07-24-2026
Closing Date
08-14-2026
Job Status
Hourly/Temporary

General Statement of Duties

Responsible for assigned recreation and park sites' general site maintenance including custodial services, open/close responsibilities, basic park inspections, and general building, grounds, and equipment inspections for the Division of Recreation and Parks; does related work as required.

Essential Duties
  • Working knowledge of cleaning compounds, chemicals, and equipment used in the care and maintenance of buildings, grounds, and other facilities. 
  • Understanding of grounds maintenance practices, including the proper use of cleaning and maintenance tools and equipment. Knowledge of how cleaning compounds and chemicals can affect various surfaces and finishes, ensuring the appropriate use of products to prevent damage.
  • Ability to safely operate custodial and maintenance equipment, ensuring tools are used properly and maintained in safe working order.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the public. Excellent customer service skills, ensuring interactions with the public and County employees are professional, courteous, and positive.
  • Ability to make decisions independently, completing assigned tasks efficiently while referring unusual situations or issues to a supervisor for guidance. Authority to handle routine custodial and maintenance duties, including site inspections and reporting of unsafe conditions or equipment damage. Responsible for determining when to escalate maintenance issues or supply needs to supervisors.
  • Non-supervisory. Requires strong personal accountability, teamwork, & collaboration with County employees.
  • Requires flexibility to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, including varying weather conditions.
  • Physical ability sufficient to perform assigned duties.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional Information

Important: Communications regarding your application will come from recruitment@henrico.gov and notifications@henrico.avature.net (our applicant tracking system). Please add both addresses to your safe sender list and check your spam or junk folder regularly.

Minimum Requirements

High school education or GED. Prior relevant custodial or general maintenance work experience preferred. OR: Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

Background Check Disclosure

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
  • State Police Criminal History Investigation
  • Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation (Dept. of Social Services, JRJDC, Juvenile Detention Home)

EEO Statement

The County seeks to hire the best-qualified applicants available for each position vacancy, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including lactation), age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or military status, status as an organ donor, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification).