Custodian ; 3rd Shift

Overview

Custodians are responsible for maintaining multisensory excellence standards for all Liberty University facilities, on and off campus, by cleaning and sanitizing interior spaces. They provide a clean, orderly, and aesthetically pleasing environment and support the University’s mission by ensuring a safe and sanitary setting.

• Work 10‑hour shifts (6:30am–3pm, 3pm–1:30am, 10:30pm–7am) with a 4‑day week and pay differential for all shifts.
• Perform daily cleaning and sanitizing of all bathroom facilities, including floors, toilets, walls, partitions, sinks, mirrors, showers, windows, and glass doors.
• Clean all interior facility spaces such as offices, halls, classrooms, labs, food service areas, and common areas.
• Conduct general outdoor services and maintenance: sweeping entry areas, cleaning mirrors, windows, and glass doors.
• Collect trash and recyclable materials from all facilities for removal and disposal.
• Provide custodial services before, during, and after athletic and other scheduled or unscheduled events, including irregular shifts that may include nights, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Attend to emergency needs such as spills, bodily fluids, or sanitary emergencies in accordance with OSHA standards for exposure control to blood‑borne pathogens.
• Wear, use, and maintain proper personal protective equipment.
• Keep track of safety data sheets, work orders, and facility forms; observe safety rules & regulations; identify and report safety issues.
• Stock supplies in custodial closets and lock/unlock classrooms as assigned; lock doors and windows daily to secure campus buildings.
• Complete floor care work orders such as stripping, waxing, and carpet cleaning.
• Train, instruct, and supervise other custodians on proper work methods, safety, and equipment use.
• Review, inspect, and report the work of assigned staff; assist with employee time records and reporting absences; provide input to employee evaluations.
• Lead and direct crew activities while performing custodial duties.
• Schedule time off to ensure coverage during personal time off.
• Assist with setup and execution of campus graduations and other large events.
• Respond to urgent and situation‑specific custodial needs; monitor lobbies and restrooms during events.
• Maintain awareness of health and safety regulations; comply with LU and OSHA rules.
• Perform occasional seasonal tasks such as shoveling snow from sidewalks.
• Keep abreast of industry technologies, processes, products, and performance benchmarks.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of related custodial experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to work well with the public and co‑workers, and present a positive, courteous, and professional appearance.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; self‑motivated, diligent, trustworthy, and detail‑oriented.
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds and perform custodial tasks in an indoor/outdoor setting in typical Virginia climate.
• Experience with residential, commercial, or industrial cleaning methods and safety preferred.
• Knowledge of safe and efficient operation of electrically, propane‑powered, and manual cleaning equipment.

• Effective verbal and written communication in English.
• Ability to work under limited supervision and complete written instructions.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work assignments.
• Logical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Basic knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Must be able to bend, crouch, kneel, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to operate cleaning equipment, lift up to 50+ pounds, and perform repetitive motions.
• Must be able to work…