Custodial Specialist

Uvmjobs; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont is seeking a custodial services employee to clean and maintain University facilities on site. The role includes floor care, window cleaning, waste management, and after-hours responses, under supervision of the Custodial Supervisor.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, basic English proficiency, OSHA 10-hour training, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. This is a union position with UE pay; on-site work with variable hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Ability to read, write and speak basic English required.
• All applicants must complete ten-hour OSHA training on construction, safety, and health issues.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one may be required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. and pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Physical screening may be required prior to employment.
• Independent work and teamwork skills are essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to customer service.
• Ability to climb ladders and shovel snow.
• May respond to after-hours emergencies.
• Diversity, sustainability, and inclusive service values are expected.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain floors: dust mop, sweep, wet mop, scrub and buff; periodic stripping of floors.
• Clean water fountains and waste receptacles; wash windows.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for living, learning and working.
• Remove trash and recyclables.
• May respond to after-hours emergency calls; may operate campus vehicle.

Skills

Basic English

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Finalists for positions at UVM may be subject to a criminal background check.

For classified staff positions, actual hiring pay dependent on current competitor market conditions, comparable campus peer(s) at time of hire, and candidate’s experience level and length.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.

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Finalists for positions at UVM may be subject to a criminal background check.

For classified staff positions, actual hiring pay dependent on current competitor market conditions, comparable campus peer(s) at time of hire, and candidate’s experience level and length.

Be sure to carefully review and update your application information before submitting an application!

UVM is recruiting for an employee to perform variety of custodial cleaning services, in a team setting, to University facilities. Clean and maintain floor surfaces: dust mop, sweep, wet mop, top scrub and buff floors and periodically strip floors of finish using powered scrubbing and burnishing machines. Clean water fountains, clean waste receptacles, wash windows. Maintain safe and clean living, learning and work environment. Remove trash and recycled items. May respond to after-hours emergency calls. May operate University vehicle. This position requires active engagement in learning and practicing principles of social justice and inclusion, environmental sustainability and delivering great customer service. Under the direct supervision of the Custodial Supervisor, support our department’s mission, “providing the University with a clean, safe, and healthy environment in which to live, learn and work.”

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

High school diploma and one year of custodial experience required. Ability to read, write and speak basic English required. Ability to successfully complete ten-hour OSHA training on construction, safety, and health issues required. Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain a driver’s license and driver’s check may be required. Basic computer skills required. Lifting of up to 50 lbs. and pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs occasionally required. Specific physical requirements may apply based on specific job functions. Initial employment contingent upon successful completion of physical screening. Ability to work independently and as well as part of a team. Effective interpersonal skill sets, and dedication to customer service. Ability to climb ladders, and shovel snow. Availability to respond to after-hours emergency call-ins as needed. Ability to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to workplace diversity, sustainability, and delivering exceptional value and great experience to customers required.

Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), This position is ineligible for telework due to the essential functions, Background Check required for this position, A post-offer pre-employment (POPE test) physical examination is required

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Position

Union Position Yes, UE ($18.50 minimum hourly rate)

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 11/04/2026

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled No

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Position Title

Posting Number

Posting Number S6386PO

Department

Department Custodial Services/11508

Position Number

Position Number 00020371

Percent of Full-Time

Percent of Full-Time 1.0

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 40

Term (months per year)

Term (months per year) 12

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