Custodial Student Worker | 2nd Shift

Liberty University, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty University, Inc. seeks a part-time Custodian I to maintain cleanliness in all facilities in Lynchburg. Responsibilities include daily cleaning tasks, reporting unsafe conditions, and performing seasonal duties. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and be skilled in maintaining a clean and orderly environment.

Successful applicants will demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills and must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. A positive attitude and teamwork are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Must be courteous and present a positive attitude.
• Experience with residential or commercial cleaning preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning and sanitizing of facilities.
• Collect trash and recyclable materials.
• Report unsafe conditions to supervisor.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong organizational skills

Well-developed communication skills

Ability to lift 50+ pounds

Education

High school degree or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

The Custodian I is responsible for maintaining multisensory excellence standards for all LU facilities, on and off campus, by way of cleaning and sanitizing interior spaces. Emphasizing a clean, orderly and aesthetically pleasing environment, the Custodian I will work alongside teammates and supervisors, utilizing good judgement to support the University’s mission by providing a safe and sanitary environment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Reports to work at the required time and performs duties as assigned by the Custodial Supervisor.
• Performs daily cleaning and sanitizing of all bathroom facilities, including floors, toilets, walls, partitions, sinks, mirrors, showers, windows, and glass doors, using brooms, mop, buckets, vacuum cleaners, and other related cleaning equipment.
• Performs daily cleaning of all interior facility spaces, such as offices, halls, classrooms, labs, food service areas, and common areas.
• Collects trash and recyclable materials from all facilities for collection, removal and disposal.
• Wear, use, and maintain proper personal protective equipment.
• Reports any unsafe conditions or incidents of suspicious activity or persons, as well as any maintenance repair issues to appropriate area supervisor.
• Safe and proper use of cleaning agents. Maintains awareness and knowledge of all health and safety regulations and procedures pertaining to custodial operations; follows LU and OSHA health and safety rules, procedures and standards.
• Undertakes occasional seasonal tasks such as shoveling snow from the sidewalk.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies

• This position requires a high school degree or GED.
• Must be able to work well with the public and co-workers and present a positive attitude. Clean and professional appearance.
• Must be courteous, detail-oriented, self-motivated, diligent, trustworthy, possess strong organizational skills and well-developed communication skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 50+ pounds and perform duties of the Custodial trade in typical Virginia climate and in an indoor/outdoor setting.
• Experience with residential, and/or commercial/industrial cleaning (methods and safety) field is preferred.
• Working knowledge of safe and efficient operation of electrically and propane powered and manual cleaning equipment. Must be willing to be trained and follow directions.
• Ability to carry out written instructions and implement tasks, as well as be able to bend, crouch, kneel, stand, and walk for long periods of time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.

Target Hire Date: 2025-11-04

Time Type: Part time

Location: Lynchburg – In Office