Overnight Custodian, 11:00pm - 7:30am

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

The University of Virginia Facilities Management department is seeking an Overnight Custodian for the Sunday–Thursday shift (11:00pm–7:30am, starting Sunday 11pm). The role is full-time and on-site in Charlottesville, VA, with UVA benefits and a starting pay of $15.00 per hour plus a $2.50 evening shift differential.

Responsibilities include maintaining offices, classrooms, restrooms, and public areas; removing trash, cleaning surfaces, dusting, vacuuming, and operating cleaning equipment as

Qualifications

• Basic housekeeping experience in a workplace setting preferred.
• Ability to follow established policies, procedures and directions.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.
• Basic computer, tablet, or smartphone usage and timesheet submission may be required.
• Experience with cleaning equipment such as buffers or waxers is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain offices, classrooms, restrooms, public areas, or other assigned areas in clean and orderly condition.
• Remove trash, clean bathrooms, wipe down surfaces, dust, vacuum, etc. Apply proper methods and materials.
• 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 bulbs, or more complex tasks including operating cleaning equipment such as buffers or waxers.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Policy adherence

Basic computer skills

Custodial housekeeping experience

Tools

Buffers

Waxers

Vacuum cleaner

Job description

Overnight Custodian

The University of Virginia Facilities Management department offers a career that affords exciting growth opportunities for employees. We are currently seeking Overnight Custodian candidates for the following shift:

• Sunday - Thursday, 11:00pm - 7:30am (starting Sunday 11pm ending Friday 7:30am)

Position Compensation - Starting at $15.00 per hour, dependent on candidate qualifications and experience. This position also receives an additional $2.50/hour for evening shift differential.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with UVA benefits.

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. Custodians complete special project work as assigned and gain increasing efficiency with cleaning techniques, supplies, and equipment.

Basic housekeeping experience, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning carpets, cleaning bathrooms and removal of trash is preferred. The 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.

Duties Include

• Maintain offices, classrooms, restrooms, public areas, or other assigned areas in clean and orderly condition.
• Remove trash, clean bathrooms, wipe down surfaces, dust, vacuum, etc. Apply proper methods and materials.
• 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 bulbs, or more complex tasks including operating cleaning equipment such as buffers or waxers.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: None
• Experience: None
• Licensure/Certifications: None

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: 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 40 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.

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA.

Application review will begin after April 14, 2026.

• Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.

Contact

• For questions about the position, please contact Eli Spickard at [e-mail]
• For questions about the application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom, HR Recruiter, at [e-mail] .

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.