2nd Shift Custodial Services Worker

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT); Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 29,952 - 36,608; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligible

Regular work hours

Job summary

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT) is seeking a Custodian responsible for maintaining cleanliness across campus buildings. Duties include cleaning common areas, restrooms, and classrooms, as well as handling emergency cleanups.

Successful candidates should have the ability to operate cleaning equipment, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to work independently. The position requires working hours from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and may involve overtime during campus emergencies.

Qualifications

• Ability to use cleaning chemicals and agents safely.
• Must be able to walk, stand, and handle up to 35 lbs.
• Must work independently without close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of buildings.
• Clean high-touch surfaces and restrooms.
• Report unsafe conditions and maintenance issues.

Skills

Ability to comprehend and follow instructions

Ability to operate cleaning equipment

Customer service experience

Tools

Electrically powered cleaning equipment

Manual cleaning equipment

Job description

Job Description

This position will report to the Assistant Manager of 2nd & 3rd Shift Custodial Services and is responsible for maintaining established standards of cleanliness and sanitation for interior spaces within assigned education and general assignment buildings across campus. Focused duties include cleaning and disinfecting common high‑touch surfaces, restrooms, hallways, corridors, classrooms, stairwells, elevators, and general interior spaces. Other duties include emergency cleanup, execution of blood‑borne pathogen procedures, floor and window maintenance, operating powered cleaning equipment, trash removal, collecting recycling, and replenishing supplies. This position will report equipment and building repairs and any unsafe and unusual building maintenance issues and is responsible for the care and handling of facilities supplies, equipment, and assigned keys.

This position is designated Emergency Personnel and requires employees to report to work as needed during campus emergencies, holidays, closings, and per supervisor’s instructions.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions, and properly use or learn to use cleaning chemicals and agents, including dilution and dispensing systems.
• Must be able to walk and stand extensively; climb stairs; safely move or handle up to 35 lbs.; bend, stoop, reach (including reaching above the head to dust), push/pull, perform repetitive motion, twist, and shovel snow.
• Must be able to safely and efficiently operate electrically powered and manual cleaning equipment.
• Must be willing and able to learn the use of heavy floor care equipment.
• Must be capable of working independently without close supervision.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with the public and/or customer service experience.
• Knowledge and experience with various cleaning methods.
• Custodial/cleaning experience in an institutional, or commercial cleaning environment (such as hospitality, commercial cleaning company, manufacturing, health care facilities, etc.).
• Custodial/cleaning experience working in an educational environment (such as universities/college, school systems, etc.).
• Previous experience operating professional cleaning equipment.

Pay Information

Pay Band: 1

Overtime Status: Non‑Exempt – Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type: Regular

Salary Information: 33,280 plus 2,080 shift differential

Hours per week: 40

Review Date: Open Until Filled

Additional Information

• Must have an acceptable and safe driving record.
• Must have a driver's license check.
• Normal work hours are Monday through Friday 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., but work hours may vary to meet management and customer needs.
• The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Facilities HR at [e-mail] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.