Custodian - 530980

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama is seeking a Custodian to perform routine housekeeping tasks across campus buildings. The role involves cleaning interior spaces and adjacent exterior areas, maintaining a clean and safe environment for students and staff.

Typical duties include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, polishing surfaces, and cleaning restrooms, windows, blinds, and mirrors. The position requires reliability, ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and a commitment to confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Physical ability to climb stairs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine housekeeping and cleaning in campus buildings.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, polish, and dust furniture and surfaces.
• Clean restrooms, windows, blinds, and mirrors across campus facilities.

Skills

Reading & writing

Instruction following

Confidentiality

Mobility & stamina

Cleaning tools & chemicals

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $15.19 - Midpoint: $17.45 (Hourly N1)

Department/Organization: 504107 - Facility Custodial

Normal Work Schedule: Varies; Monday - Friday 4:00am to 12:30pm, 7:00am to 3:30pm, 3:30pm to 12:00am

Job Summary: The Custodian performs routine manual work in housekeeping and cleaning of interior spaces and immediate exterior areas. Sweeps, mops, vacuums, polishes and dusts furniture, and cleans restrooms, windows, blinds, mirrors, etc. in buildings across campus.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Must be able to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions. Must maintain confidentiality.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.

Skills and Knowledge: Ability to climb stairs and ladders, reach and lift arms above head, and walk and/or stand for extended periods of time. Ability to use job-related tools, equipment, and chemical supplies.

Preferred Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. Valid U.S Driver’s license.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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