Custodian, M-F

Overview

The University of Virginia Facilities Management Department offers a career that affords growth opportunities for employees within Facilities Management. We are seeking Custodial candidates for a 3:30pm - 12:00am Monday – Friday shift in the Newcomb zone.

• Maintain offices, classrooms, restrooms, public areas, or other assigned academic areas in clean and orderly conditions.
• Perform more complex tasks including operating cleaning equipment such as auto scrubbers, buffers and burnishers.
• Remove trash, clean bathrooms, wipe down surfaces, dust, vacuum, mop, etc. Apply proper methods and materials. May mix own cleaning solutions.
• 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 light bulbs.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

• Education:
  
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• Experience:
  
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• Licensure/
  
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Some experience with basic housekeeping duties including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning carpets, cleaning bathrooms and removal of trash in a workplace setting is preferred.

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 50 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 full-time position starts at $15/hour, increasing with qualifications and experience. This position also receives an additional $2.00/hour for evening shift differential.

• This is a non-exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
• This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.
• About UVA and the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA.

Application review will begin after June 21, 2026.

• 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 R0084224. Complete an application with the following documents:

Resume/work history: Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Reference Check Process

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, please contact Tracy Tinoco, Custodial Manager, at ts8db
• For questions about the application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom, Academic Recruiter, at rkh6j

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.