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Virginia Department of Human Resource Management lists this Custodian, 6am-2:30pm M-F opportunity in charlottesville, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Custodian, 6am-2:30pm M-FThe 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 6:00am - 2:30pm Monday - Friday shift in the Newcomb zone. Custodians perform exceptional housekeeping services in assigned areas through safe work practices while using proper housekeeping techniques. The position maintains good working relationships with customers, staff, students, and supervisors. The Custodian completes special project work as assigned. They gain increasing efficiency with cleaning techniques, supplies, and equipment.Responsibilities include maintaining 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. 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 lightbulbs. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.Minimum qualifications include basic housekeeping experience, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning carpets, cleaning bathrooms and removal of trash. Ability to follow established policies, procedures, and directions, as well as adhere to regulatory guidelines in daily work is required. Ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills are also essential. Basic computer, tablet, and/or smart phone usage and the ability to submit electronic timesheets are also required.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.Salary range is $15 -$18/hour, increasing with qualifications and experience.This is a non-exempt-level, benefited position. This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.Application review will begin after September 27, 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.To apply, please complete an application online, by searching for requisition number R . Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration. Reference checks will be completed by UVA's third-party partner, SkillSurvey, 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 For questions about the application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom, Academic Recruiter, at University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Worksite address
charlottesville, VA, 22902, US
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