Job Description

The University of Virginia Facilities Management department offers a career that affords exciting growth opportunities for employees. We are currently seeking

Custodian

candidates for the following shift:

Monday - Friday, 5:00pm - 1:30am

Position Compensation

- $15.00 per hour, dependent on candidate qualifications and experience. This position also receives an additional $2.00/hour for evening shift differential.


This is a full-time, overtime-eligible position with UVA benefits.


Custodians perform exceptional housekeeping services in assigned areas through safe work practices while using proper housekeeping techniques. The position maintains good working relationships with customers, staff, students, and supervisors. Custodians completes special project work as assigned and gain increasing efficiency with cleaning techniques, supplies, and equipment.


Basic housekeeping experience, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning carpets, cleaning bathrooms and removal of trash is preferred. Ability to follow established policies, procedures, and directions, as well as adhere to regulatory guidelines in daily work is required. Ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills are also essential. Basic computer, tablet, and/or smart phone usage and the ability to submit electronic timesheets are also required.

Duties Include:

Maintain offices, classrooms, restrooms, public areas, or other assigned areas in clean and orderly condition. Remove trash, clean bathrooms, wipe down surfaces, dust, vacuum, etc. Apply proper methods and materials. May mix own cleaning solutions. Maintain clean and orderly housekeeping closets and equipment and keep inventories of supplies, requesting additional supplies as needed. Report all repairs and pest control needs, and any housekeeping-related violations by residents, guests, or staff. May perform minor maintenance tasks, such as changing bulbs, or more complex tasks including operating cleaning equipment such as buffers or waxers. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: None Experience: Some experience with basic housekeeping duties including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning carpets, cleaning bathrooms and removal of trash in a workplace setting is preferred.

Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.


This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site

Physical Demands

: The use of both hands and repetitive motion will be required while performing duties as a housekeeper, such as dusting and mopping, etc. This job requires a range of continual movement including traveling, kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, twisting and lifting.

Application Process:

Please apply online and search for

R0077317

. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find UVA Jobs.' Complete an application online with the following documents:

Resume/Work History

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Reference checks will be completed by UVA's third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.


For information regarding the position or the application process, please contact Jessica Speth, Academic Recruiter.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.