Custodian 9:00am - 5:30pm

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

The University of Virginia Facilities Management Department is seeking a Custodian for a 9:00am–5:30pm shift in the Central Grounds area, Charlottesville, VA. This role emphasizes housekeeping, safety, and excellent service to students and staff in academic spaces.

No prior experience is required, but reliability, teamwork, and the ability to follow directions and use basic technology for timesheets are essential. Candidates may perform light maintenance tasks and support on-site operations.

Qualifications

• Basic housekeeping duties such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and bathroom cleaning.
• Ability to follow established policies and safety guidelines.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Maintain offices, classrooms, restrooms, and public areas in clean, orderly condition.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as auto scrubbers, buffers, and burnishers.
• Remove trash, clean bathrooms, dust, wipe surfaces, and mop.
• Maintain closets and inventories; request supplies as needed.
• Report repairs and pest control needs.
• May perform minor maintenance like changing lightbulbs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dusting

Vacuuming

Mopping

Bathroom cleaning

Trash removal

Teamwork

Tools

Auto scrubbers

Buffers

Burnishers

Job description

The University of Virginia Facilities Management Department offers a career that affords growth opportunities for employees within Facilities Management. We are seeking Custodial candidates for a 9:00am - 5:30pm shift in the Central Grounds zone.

Custodians perform exceptional housekeeping services in assigned areas through safe work practices while using proper housekeeping techniques. The position maintains good working relationships with customers, staff, students, and supervisors. The Custodian completes special project work as assigned. They gain increasing efficiency with cleaning techniques, supplies, and equipment.

Position Summary

Basic housekeeping experience, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning carpets, cleaning bathrooms and removal of trash is preferred. Ability to follow established policies, procedures, and directions, as well as adhere to regulatory guidelines in daily work is required. Ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills are also essential. Basic computer, tablet, and/or smart phone usage and the ability to submit electronic timesheets are also required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain offices, classrooms, restrooms, public areas, or other assigned academic areas in clean and orderly conditions.
• Perform more complex tasks including operating cleaning equipment such as auto scrubbers, buffers and burnishers.
• Remove trash, clean bathrooms, wipe down surfaces, dust, vacuum, mop etc. Apply proper methods and materials. May mix own cleaning solutions.
• Maintain clean and orderly housekeeping closets and equipment and keep inventories of supplies, requesting additional supplies as needed.
• Report all repairs and pest control needs, and any housekeeping-related violations by residents, guests, or staff.
• May perform minor maintenance tasks, such as changing lightbulbs.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: none
• Experience: none
• Licensure/Certifications: none

Preferred Qualifications:

Some experience with basic housekeeping duties including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning carpets, cleaning bathrooms and removal of trash in a workplace setting is preferred.

Physical Demands

This role requires regular standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, lifting, and carrying, with the ability to safely handle material and equipment weighing 25 pounds, and occasionally as much as 50 pounds. The position also calls for repetitive motion for reoccurring duties such as dusting and mopping, and while working in various indoor and outdoor environments.

Salary Range

• The estimated salary range is $15.00-$18.00/hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Position Type & Work Location

• This is a non-exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
• This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.
• About UVA and the Community To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA.

This position is a designated position and may require working, emergencies, snow events, weekends, and holidays if needed.

Application Timeline

Application review will begin after August 30, 2026.

Additional Requirements

• Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship at this time.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.