Custodian Shift

Job Description

The Custodial team is essential to creating a clean, safe, and welcoming campus for the entire Notre Dame community. As a Custodian on the 10 p.m. shift , you’ll help ensure that our academic, residential, athletic, administrative, and other facilities are well maintained and ready to support the University’s mission each day. Your work makes a direct impact on the experience of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

• Clean and sanitize restrooms and shower areas, including toilets, urinals, partitions, sinks, mirrors, counters, and vents.
• Refill dispensers, scrub and mop floors, clean drains, and maintain overall hygiene standards.

• Vacuum carpeted areas, dust and clean furniture, ledges, window sills, boards, fountains, and fixtures.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain hard‑surface floors. Clean entryways, exits, interior glass, stainless steel, brass, and woodwork.
• Perform seasonal tasks such as snow removal and ice melt application around entries and exits.

• Perform floor maintenance, including scrubbing, buffing, burnishing, stripping, and refinishing. Remove stains from carpets and upholstery as needed.

• Collect, separate, and dispose of trash and recyclable materials. Break down boxes, maintain waste collection areas, and operate dumpsters and compactors.

• Clean kitchen appliances as needed.
• Respond to emergency or special cleaning requests.
• Perform occasional ladder work or bed‑making.
• Address unexpected requests from building managers or hall staff.
• Remove litter from exterior entrances and exits.
• Move furniture to facilitate cleaning.
• Stock supplies and report maintenance needs.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment.
• Participate in training and staff meetings.
• Communicate professionally via radio, in person, and in writing.
• Alert security to suspicious behavior.
• Support other assigned tasks that contribute to the overall appearance and functionality of University facilities.

Experience

• Previous custodial experience preferred

Skill Qualifications

• Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to work effectively with infrequent direct supervision.
• Must be able to follow instructions and procedures.
• Basic computer skills are preferred.
• Must be able to work safely and report hazards and concerns.

Final date to receive applications to Apply :
January 20, 2026

Schedule :10 pm - 6:30 am Sunday - Thursday

Hiring Pay Range : $18/hour | $1/hr shift premium

Please only apply if this schedule works well with your availability.

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.