Custodian, Housing: M-F 8:00am-4:30pm

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville, Virginia, Evanston Township (VA, MN, IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated custodians to ensure cleanliness and safety in their facilities. This role involves performing a variety of custodial tasks, including cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, dusting, and operating cleaning equipment. Ideal candidates will possess basic communication skills and a commitment to maintaining a healthy environment for students and staff. Join a team that values quality assurance and customer service, contributing to a vibrant learning atmosphere. If you are looking for a fulfilling position where your efforts make a tangible difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Basic written and positive in-person communication skills are required.
• No formal education or experience is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of assigned areas including offices and restrooms.
• Perform various custodial tasks such as removing trash and cleaning surfaces.

Skills

Communication Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Housekeeping Techniques

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Carpet Extractors

Floor Buffers

Scrubbers

Job description

UVA Facilities Management is seeking applicants for Custodian positions in their Housing division. Custodians are responsible for building and facility cleanliness in assigned areas through safe work practices and proper housekeeping techniques. Caring for the learning and residential environment of the University, Custodians are a customer-facing contributor who ensures facilities are clean, healthy, and safe for students, staff, faculty, and visitors.

This position performs a variety of custodial tasks ranging from, but not limited to, removing trash, cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and common spaces, dusting, and operating carpet and upholstery extractors, floor buffers and scrubbers. Work is performed in accordance with established procedures and specific instructions are given on unusual jobs or unique issues. Custodians are trained to achieve successful results through the department's quality assurance program, receiving routine inspections and feedback for action.

Custodians maintain good working relationships with customers, staff, students, and supervisors, able to work effectively both independently and on teams. Basic written and positive in-person communication skills are required, in addition to basic computer, tablet, and/or smart phone usage to navigate UVA systems and email.

• Maintain cleanliness of assigned area, ranging from offices, classrooms, restrooms, and public areas through departmental procedures and custodial practices.

• Remove trash, clean bathrooms, wipe down surfaces, dust, vacuum, strip/wax floors, etc. Apply proper methods and materials. Mix cleaning solutions in accordance with specific instructions, using proper personal protective equipment.

• Maintain clean and orderly custodial 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 bulbs, or more complex tasks including operating cleaning equipment such as extractors, buffers or scrubbers.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Anticipated Hiring Range: Starting at $15/hour, increasing with experience; commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: None

• Experience: None

Physical Demands: The use of both and a repetitive motion will be required while performing duties as a housekeeper, such as dusting and mopping, etc. This job requires a range of continual movement including: traveling, kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, twisting and lifting.

Application Process:

Please apply online, and search for R0070811. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs.' Complete an application online with the following documents:

• Resume/Work History

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.This position is open until filled.

References will be completed via UVA's standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.A minimum of three is required.

For information regarding the position or the application process, please contact Jessica Speth, [e-mail].

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experience. We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.