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

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in Charlottesville, VA, is hiring an Overnight Custodian to maintain cleanliness and safety in assigned areas. This full-time position offers a starting pay of $15.00 per hour, plus a $2.50 evening shift differential. Responsibilities include performing housekeeping services, maintaining equipment, and reporting issues. Basic housekeeping experience is preferred, and candidates must be able to follow procedures and communicate effectively. This role requires physical activity, including lifting up to 40 pounds, and is fully on-site.

Qualifications

• Basic housekeeping experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally.
• Must be able to follow policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of offices, classrooms, and restrooms.
• Remove trash and clean bathrooms.
• Report repairs and maintain inventories.

Skills

Basic housekeeping experience

Ability to follow policies and procedures

Effective communication skills

Basic computer skills

Job description

Overnight Custodian

The University of Virginia Facilities Management Department offers a career with exciting growth opportunities for employees. We are currently hiring overnight custodians to work the following shift:

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

Position compensation starts at $15.00 per hour, plus an additional $2.50 per hour for the evening shift differential. This is a full‑time, non‑exempt position with UVA benefits.

Custodians perform exceptional housekeeping services in assigned areas, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring safe work practices. Responsibilities include:

• Maintain offices, classrooms, restrooms, and public areas in a clean and orderly condition
• Remove trash, clean bathrooms, wipe down surfaces, dust, vacuum, and apply proper methods and materials
• Keep housekeeping closets and equipment clean, maintain inventories of supplies, and request additional supplies as needed
• Report all repairs, pest control needs, and any housekeeping‑related violations to supervisors
• Perform minor maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, and operate cleaning equipment such as buffers or waxers
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

Minimum qualifications: None required. Basic housekeeping experience (dusting, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning carpets and bathrooms, trash removal) is preferred. Ability to follow policies and procedures, work safely, communicate effectively (written, verbal, interpersonal), and use basic computer/tablet/smartphone technology for electronic timesheets is required.

Preferred qualifications: Some experience with basic housekeeping duties in a workplace setting.

Physical demands: Regular standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, lifting, and carrying as much as 25‑40 pounds; repetitive motion such as dusting and mopping; work in various indoor and outdoor environments.

Location: Charlottesville, VA – the position must be performed fully on‑site.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 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.