Custodian Lead - 2nd Shift

Liberty University, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Liberty University is hiring a Custodian for First, Second, and Third Shift to clean and maintain LU Facilities on and off campus. You’ll ensure a clean, sanitary, and safe environment across lobbies, dorms, bathrooms, classrooms, and food service areas.

The role requires independent work, adherence to safety policies, and a positive, professional appearance. Ability to lift 50+ pounds and flexibility for weekend/evening hours is needed to support university operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1+ year of related cleaning experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability with company’s agent.
• Ability to lift up to 50+ pounds and perform custodial duties in a Virginia climate.
• Must have good communication and a professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning and sanitizing of bathrooms and interior spaces using cleaning equipment.
• Collect trash and recyclable materials; support recycling efforts.
• Report unsafe conditions or maintenance issues to supervisor.
• Monitor facilities during events to ensure high cleanliness and patron satisfaction.
• Be available for emergencies, weather-related closures, and after-hours events.

Skills

Communications

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Brooms

Mops

Vacuum cleaners

Job description

The Custodian (First, Second and Third Shift) is responsible for cleaning and caring for all LU Facilities, on and off campus. The Custodian is to maintain, provide and assure an aesthetically pleasing, clean, sanitary and safe environment in a variety of spaces including lobbies, hallways, dorms, bathrooms, showers, locker rooms, classrooms, offices, food service areas, and other public event areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform daily cleaning and sanitizing of all bathroom facilities, including floors, toilets, walls, partitions, sinks and showers. Use brooms, mop, buckets, vacuum cleaners and other related cleaning equipment.
• Perform daily cleaning of all interior facility spaces, such as offices, halls, classrooms, labs, food service areas, and common areas.
• Collect trash and recyclable materials from all facilities, for collection, removal and disposal.
• Support and assist with established recycling efforts.
• Report any unsafe conditions or incidents of suspicious activity or persons, as well as any maintenance repair issues to appropriate area supervisor.
• Monitor lobbies, floors, and services restrooms during events; ensuring the highest level of cleanliness, patron satisfaction and event success.
• As Essential Personnel, A Custodian I is expected to be available in the event of school closings, delays, shutdowns, and any emergencies including clean up required because of severe weather incidents.
• Attend and complete required safety training per university requirements.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

This position requires a high school degree or GED. Minimum of 1+ years of related experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. State Driver’s license and insurable with company’s agent. Well-developed communications skills. Experience with residential, and/ or commercial/ industrial cleaning (methods and safety) field is preferred. Must be able to understand and follow directions, and work under limited Supervision. Must be able to work well with the public and co-workers and present a positive attitude, clean and professional appearance. Must be courteous, detailed oriented, self-motivated, and trustworthy. Must be able to lift up to 50+ pounds and perform duties of the Custodial trade in typical Virginia Climate.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.

Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner. Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.

Strong organizational skills. Must be able to understand and follow instructions, and work under limited supervision.

Problem Solving Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Able to walk and stand on feet for 8-hour period
• Able to physically perform all essential custodial functions for an entire workday.
• Able to bend, crouch, kneel, and work on hands and knees, when necessary.
• Able to walk up and down stairs.
• Must be able to lift up to 50+ pounds and perform duties of Custodial cleaning craft.
• Able to perform repetitive motions including, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, wiping, and scrubbing.
• Able to safely and properly operate cleaning and floor machines.
• Able to work with arms lifted overhead.
• Able to work without allergies or sensitivities to cleaning agents, odors, and products used by the Facility department.
• Able to clean and sanitize areas when sewage backs up into a facility, or when bodily fluid/excrement is present.
• Able to work efficiently and competently individually or as part of a team.
• Must be able to work on weekends, holidays, and flexible daily hours as well as various evening hours.
• Ability to use telephone to communicate and follow written and verbal instructions.

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

Time Type Full time Location Onsite Pay Range Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure. The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. $21.69 - $24.10

The University is an 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.

Whatever capacity you work in at Liberty University, you’ll be playing a supportive role in our mission of Training Champions for Christ. Liberty has a wide variety of engaging and challenging positions available that are waiting for committed men and women of integrity just like you. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been Training Champions for Christ since 1971. As one of the nation’s largest Christian universities, Liberty employs a diverse community of faculty, staff, and student professionals who are united by a shared mission and commitment to excellence. Through their dedication and service, Liberty employees help create a collaborative, faith-driven environment that supports meaningful work and lasting impact.