Custodian, 11:30pm-7:30am North Ground Zone

Custodian, 11:30pm-7:30am North Ground Zone

The University of Virginia Facilities Management Department offers a career that affords growth opportunities for employees within Facilities Management. We seek two Custodian candidates for the 11pm - 7:30am shift, North Grounds Zone. 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. The Custodian completes special project work as assigned. They gain increasing efficiency with cleaning techniques, supplies, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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 Qualifications

• Education: none
• Experience: none
• Licensure/Certifications: none

Preferred Qualifications

• Some experience with basic housekeeping duties including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning carpets, cleaning bathrooms and removal of trash in a workplace setting is preferred.

Physical Demands This role requires regular standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, lifting, and carrying, with the ability to safely handle material and equipment weighing 25 pounds, and occasionally as much as 40 pounds. The position also calls for repetitive motion for reoccurring duties such as dusting and mopping, and while working in various indoor and outdoor environments.

Salary Range

• This full-time position starts at $15/hour, increasing with qualifications and experience.
• This position also receives an additional $2.50/hour for evening shift differential.

Position Type & Work Location

• This is a non-exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
• This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

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Application Timeline Application review will begin after May 24, 2026. Additional Requirements

• Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship at this time.

How to Apply Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0083510. Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume/work history

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration. Reference Check Process 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 questions about the position, please contact Katarina Radovic, Custodial Assistant Manager, at View email address on click.appcast.io For questions about the application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom, Academic Recruiter, at View email address on click.appcast.io The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.