Custodian, North Ground Zone

Overview

The University of Virginia Facilities Management Department offers a career with growth opportunities. We seek two Custodian candidates for the 11pm – 7:30am shift, North Grounds Zone. Custodians perform housekeeping services in assigned areas using safe work practices and proper housekeeping techniques. They maintain good working relationships with customers, staff, students, and supervisors, and may complete special project work as assigned.

They gain increasing efficiency with cleaning techniques, supplies, and equipment.

• Maintain offices, classrooms, restrooms, public areas, or other assigned areas in clean and orderly condition.
• Remove trash, clean bathrooms, wipe surfaces, dust, vacuum, and apply proper methods and materials. May mix cleaning solutions.
• Maintain clean and orderly housekeeping closets and equipment and keep inventories of supplies, requesting additional supplies as needed.
• Report 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 operate cleaning equipment such as buffers or waxers for more complex tasks.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Education:
  
  none
• Experience:
  
  none
• Licensure/
  
  Certifications:
  
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• Some experience with basic housekeeping duties in a workplace setting is preferred (dusting, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning carpets, bathrooms, and trash removal).

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 up to 40 pounds. The position includes repetitive motion for duties such as dusting and mopping, in various indoor and outdoor environments.

• This full-time position starts at $15/hour, increasing with qualifications and experience.
• An additional $2.50/hour shift differential applies for evening shift.

• This is a non-exempt, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
• Position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

Application timeline: review will begin after May 24, 2026.

Additional Requirements:

Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship at this time.

Please apply online by searching for requisition number R0083510 and completing an application with the following documents:
Resume/work history. Upload materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

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

For questions about the position, contact Katarina Radovic, Custodial Assistant Manager,  questions about the application process, contact Rich Haverstrom, Academic Recruiter, at rkh6j.

Note:

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.