Custodian; Night Shift​/3rd Shift

Position: Custodian (Night Shift/3rd Shift)
Location: Villanova

Posting Number: S

Position Title:

Custodian (Night Shift/3rd Shift) Position Type:
Staff

Location:

Villanova, PA Recruitment Type:
Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule:

full-time/12-months Avg Hours Week Department: 809-Custodial Services

Position Summary:

Under the moderate direction of a supervisor, performs general cleaning duties within dormitories, offices and other public facilities areas.

Why work at Villanova?

* 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

* H.S. Diploma or equivalent.

* Ability to follow both verbal and written 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.)

Preferred Qualifications:

* 1 to 3 years of experience preferred.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual

Work Hours:

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

Special Message to Applicants:

* Night (3rd)

Shift: 10pm - 6:30am (Monday-Friday)

Posting Date: 05/26/2026 Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information:

$19.97 an hour plus shift diff of 1.75 = $21.72 an hour

Salary Grade: UNION Job Classification: union

References Needed

References Needed

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