Custodian

• Day Shift: 7am - 3:30pm
• Schedule:
  
  Sunday
  - Thursday

Posting Number: S

Position Title:

Custodian

Position Type:
Staff

Location:

Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type:
Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule:

full-time/12-months

Avg Hours Week

Department: 809-Custodial Services

Under the moderate direction of a supervisor, performs general cleaning duties within dormitories, offices and other public facilities areas. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.
• Villanova’s most precious asset is our people
  . As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.

• Pick up and dispose of trash, to include the proper handling of recyclable materials.
• Dusts, sweeps, and/or dry mops.
• Wet mops and/or spot mops. Operates walk-behind or ride-on floor machine, wet vac, & carpet extractor.
• Cleans glass:
  All inside areas that can be safely reached.
• All entrance glass, including doors, inside and out.
• Sanitizes washrooms, showers, and toilet facilities (dormitories only).
• Fills all dispensers in restrooms.
• Vacuums and cleans carpets and walk-off mats. Washes walls, woodwork, light fixtures, inside of windows, and other glass.
• Removes snow and ice and cleans and/or picks up debris, such as leaves and paper, around entrances and fire exits (including fire escapes [dormitories only]) from the steps, and from the steps and walkways (generally distanced of ten feet or less) leading to buildings.
• Reports to immediate supervisor or to work control damage and/or malfunction of equipment observed within assigned areas.
• Performs other duties assigned within the normal scope of the department’s responsibilities and the individual’s capabilities.

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow both written and oral directions.
• Ability to interact with customers (students, faculty, administration), co-workers and supervisors in a positive and helpful manner.
• Must be able to climb ladders, to bend and reach, and to lift (up to 60 lbs.).

• Must be able to climb ladders, bend and reach, and lift up to 60 lbs.

• Day Shift: 7am - 3:30pm
• Schedule:
  
  Sunday
  - Thursday

09/29/2026

11:59pm ET

$19.97 an hour

UNION

union

Minimum Number of References Needed 3

Maximum Number of References Needed 3

• Are you able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, climb dorm stairwells, and sit at a desk for extended periods of time?
  • Yes
  • No
• How did you first hear of this employment opportunity?
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