Custodian Newcomb Zone

The University of Virginia Facilities Management Department has an available Custodian opportunity!

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. The Custodian completes special project work as assigned and gains increasing efficiency with cleaning techniques, supplies, and equipment.

• Monday - Friday 5:00am - 1:30pm

• 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, keep inventories of supplies, and request additional supplies as needed. May mix own cleaning solutions.
• 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 such as using auto scrubbers, battery powered, or electrical powered equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Education:
  
  None
• Experience:
  
  Some experience with basic housekeeping duties including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning carpets, cleaning bathrooms, and removal of trash preferred.

Starting at $15.00 per hour, dependent on candidate qualifications and experience. This is a full‑time position with UVA benefits.

The use of both hands and repetitive motions will be required while performing duties as a housekeeper, such as dusting and mopping. This job requires a range of continual movements, including walking, kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, twisting, and lifting.

Please apply online and search for R0080619. Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website. 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 Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via Skill Survey during the final phase of the interview process. A total of three references is required.

For information regarding the position or the application process, please contact Jessica Speth, js9rk.

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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.