Custodian (Night Shift/3rd Shift) Cabrini Campus

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Rosemont (PA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Villanova University is seeking a Custodian for the Cabrini Campus night shift (3rd shift) to perform cleaning and maintenance across dormitories and offices. The role requires cleanliness, reliability, and the ability to work independently during a full-time, 12-month schedule.

Shift runs 10:00pm–6:30am, Sunday to Thursday, with pay posted at $19.97/hour plus a $1.75 shift differential ($21.72/hour). The posting notes a union position and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Follow verbal and written directions.
• Interact with students, faculty, administration, and staff in a positive and helpful manner.
• Capable of climbing ladders, bending/reaching, and lifting up to 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning in dormitories, offices, and other facilities.
• Dust, sweep, mop, vacuum, and sanitize restrooms.
• Operate floor machines, wet vacuums, and carpet extractors.
• Report equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
• Assist with snow/ice removal and debris around entrances and exits.

Skills

Follow directions

Customer interaction

Lifting 60 lbs

Ladders and bending

Job description

Custodian (Night Shift/3rd Shift) Cabrini Campus

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• 3rd Shift: 10:00pm - 6:30 am
• Schedule: Sunday - Thursday

Posting Details

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Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number: 20260282S Position Title: Custodian (Night Shift/3rd Shift) Cabrini Campus Position Type: Staff Location: Radnor, PA Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants Work Schedule: full-time/12-months Avg Hours Week Department: 815-Cabrini Custodial Services Position Summary: Villanova University’s new Cabrini Campus will open in August 2026! To learn more about the 112-acre campus, including information on the shuttle bus service, please visit the Villanova University, Cabrini Campus page by clicking here.

Why work at Villanova?

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.
• Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.

Under the moderate direction of a supervisor, performs general cleaning duties within dormitory, office, and other public facilities areas.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES

• Pick up and dispose of trash, to include the proper handling of recyclable materials.
• Dusts, sweeps, and/or dry mops.
• Wet mops and/or spot mops.
• Operates walk-behind or ride-on floor machine, wet vac, & carpet extractor.
• Cleans glass:
• All inside areas that can be safely reached.
• All entrance glass, including doors, inside and out.
• Sanitizes washrooms, showers, and toilet facilities (dormitories only).
• Fills all dispensers in restrooms.
• Vacuums and cleans carpets and walk-off mats.
• Washes walls, woodwork, light fixtures, inside of windows, and other glass.
• Removes snow and ice and cleans and/or picks up debris, such as leaves and paper, around entrances and fire exits (including fire escapes [dormitories only]) from the steps, and from the steps and walkways (generally distanced of ten feet or less) leading to buildings.
• Reports to immediate supervisor or to work control damage and/or malfunction of equipment observed within assigned areas.
• Performs other duties assigned within the normal scope of the department’s responsibilities and the individual’s capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• QUALIFICATIONS Ability to follow both verbal and written directions. Ability to interact with customers (students, faculty, administration), co-workers, and supervisors in a positive and helpful manner. Must be able to climb ladders, to bend and reach, and to lift (up to 60 lbs.)

Preferred Qualifications: Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

• Ability to follow verbal and written directions.
• Ability to work with customers (students Faculty and Staff).
• Must be able to climb ladders, bend and reach, and lift up to 60 lbs.

Special Message to Applicants

• 3rd Shift: 10:00pm – 6:30 am
• Schedule: Sunday – Thursday

Posting Date: 09/08/2026 Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Salary Posting Information: $19.97 an hour plus shift diff of 1.75 = $21.72 an hour Salary Grade: UNION Job Classification: union

References Needed

Minimum Number of References Needed 3 Maximum Number of References Needed 3

Supplemental Questions

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• * Do you have a High School Diploma or equivilent?

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• * How did you first hear of this employment opportunity?
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  • Cabrini University employee
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