Custodian

University of Alabama in Huntsville; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is seeking a Custodian in the Facilities & Operations department to maintain the cleanliness of the university's buildings. This is a full-time position on the second shift (2:00 PM - 10:45 PM) with a $1.50 per hour shift differential.

Responsibilities include cleaning and disinfecting restrooms, classrooms, offices, and common areas; inspecting areas for cleanliness; emptying trash; organizing custodial storage; and providing excellent customer service

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent is required.
• Must be physically able to operate all equipment.
• Prior janitorial experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect restrooms, classrooms, offices, common areas, entrances and vestibules, elevators and stairwells, and/or other areas as assigned.
• Inspect and evaluate assigned cleaning areas, and perform cleaning tasks until the areas have achieved appropriate levels of cleanliness.
• Empty all trash and recycling receptacles.
• Clean and secure equipment, tools, and other supplies when not in use to ensure maximum usage.
• Organize and maintain clean and safe custodial storage areas at all times.
• Provide excellent customer service to all university constituents by greeting individuals, properly communicating area closures, addressing concerns to management, and showing respect at all times.
• Follow current industry safety standards and guidelines.
• Wear personal protective equipment as trained and operate equipment following proper operational procedures.

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Job no: 504371
Department: Facilities & Operations
Work type: Staff Full-time Non-Exempt
Location: Alabama
Categories: Facilities and Environment

Purpose of the Position:

The Custodian is a key member of the UAH Facilities & Operations department, which is responsible for the planning, design, construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair of the University. As a Custodian, the employee's primary responsibility is to maintain the cleanliness of the University's buildings. The employee’s duties will be performed full-time during the second shift hours (eligible for a shift differential of $1.50 per hour) (2:00 PM - 10:45 PM).

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Clean and disinfect restrooms, classrooms, offices, common areas, entrances and vestibules, elevators and stairwells, and/or other areas as assigned.
• Inspect and evaluate assigned cleaning areas, and perform cleaning tasks until the areas have achieved appropriate levels of cleanliness.
• Empty all trash and recycling receptacles.
• Clean and secure equipment, tools, and other supplies when not in use to ensure maximum usage.
• Organize and maintain clean and safe custodial storage areas at all times.
• Provide excellent customer service to all university constituents by greeting individuals, properly communicating area closures, addressing their concerns to management as soon as they are brought to your attention, and showing respect to others at all times.
• Follow current industry safety standards and guidelines.
• Wear personal protective equipment as trained and operate equipment following proper operational procedures.

Requirements:

• High school education or equivalent.
• It is essential that the employee be physically able and capable of operating all equipment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior janitorial experience is desired.

Published Salary (if available):

$31,200 - $34,320

Advertised: Sep 08 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close:

Please note, job openings are posted for a minimum of three (3) business days and may be removed from the job posting board and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.