Custodian, Housing: M-F 3pm

2 days ago


Charlottesville, United States Virginia Jobs Full time

UVA Facilities Management is seeking applicants for an evening shift Custodian in their Housing division. Custodians are responsible for building and facility cleanliness in assigned areas through safe work practices and proper housekeeping techniques. Caring for the learning and residential environment of the University, Custodians are a customer-facing contributor who ensures facilities are clean, healthy, and safe for students, staff, faculty, and visitors.

This position performs a variety of custodial tasks ranging from, but not limited to, removing trash, cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and common spaces, dusting, and operating carpet and upholstery extractors, floor buffers and scrubbers. Work is performed in accordance with established procedures and specific instructions are given on unusual jobs or unique issues. Custodians are trained to achieve successful results through the department's quality assurance program, receiving routine inspections and feedback for action.

Custodians maintain good working relationships with customers, staff, students, and supervisors, able to work effectively both independently and on teams. Basic written and positive in-person communication skills are required, in addition to basic computer, tablet, and/or smart phone usage to navigate UVA systems and email.

  • Maintain cleanliness of assigned area, ranging from offices, classrooms, restrooms, and public areas through departmental procedures and custodial practices.
  • Remove trash, clean bathrooms, wipe down surfaces, dust, vacuum, strip/wax floors, etc. Apply proper methods and materials. Mix cleaning solutions in accordance with specific instructions, using proper personal protective equipment.
  • Maintain clean and orderly custodial 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 bulbs, or more complex tasks including operating cleaning equipment such as extractors, buffers or scrubbers.
  • In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Anticipated Hiring Range: Starting at $15/hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position also pays an additional $1/hour for evening shift differential.

Minimum Requirements:
  • Education: None
  • Experience: None
Physical Demands: The use of both and a repetitive motion will be required while performing duties as a housekeeper, such as dusting and mopping, etc. This job requires a range of continual movement including: traveling, kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, twisting and lifting.

Application Process:

Please apply online , and search for R0067890. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs.' Complete an application online with the following documents:
  • Resume/Work History
Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. This position is open until filled.

References will be completed via UVA's standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. A minimum of three is required.

For information regarding the position or the application process, please contact Jessica Speth, js9rk@virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

  • Charlottesville, United States Virginia Jobs Full time

    UVA Facilities Management is seeking applicants for Custodian positions in their Housing division. Custodians are responsible for building and facility cleanliness in assigned areas through safe work practices and proper housekeeping techniques. Caring for the learning and residential environment of the University, Custodians are a customer-facing...


  • Charlottesville, United States Insight Global Full time

    AWS Cloud Systems AdministratorShift is M-F 3pm – 11pmProgram Mission: Our Client is working with the Army Military Intelligence (MI) program to support the overall strategy and migration to evaluate and potentially re-invent how Army MI delivers IT services and the use of Intelligence data and analytics to meet mission requirementsContract Duration: new 5...


  • charlottesville, United States Insight Global Full time

    AWS Cloud Systems AdministratorShift is M-F 3pm – 11pmProgram Mission: Our Client is working with the Army Military Intelligence (MI) program to support the overall strategy and migration to evaluate and potentially re-invent how Army MI delivers IT services and the use of Intelligence data and analytics to meet mission requirementsContract Duration: new 5...


  • charlottesville, United States Insight Global Full time

    AWS Cloud Systems AdministratorShift is M-F 3pm – 11pmProgram Mission: Our Client is working with the Army Military Intelligence (MI) program to support the overall strategy and migration to evaluate and potentially re-invent how Army MI delivers IT services and the use of Intelligence data and analytics to meet mission requirementsContract Duration: new 5...


  • Charlottesville, United States Silverchair Full time

    About Silverchair Silverchair is the premier independent platform partner for scholarly and professional publishers, dedicated to expanding the reach of the worlds most valuable knowledge. By connecting creators, publishers, and users, we amplify the impact of scholarship and enhance the accessibility of critical information. Our global teams develop, build,...


  • Charlottesville, United States Silverchair Full time

    About SilverchairSilverchair is the premier independent platform partner for scholarly and professional publishers, dedicated to expanding the reach of the world’s most valuable knowledge. By connecting creators, publishers, and users, we amplify the impact of scholarship and enhance the accessibility of critical information. Our global teams develop,...


  • charlottesville, United States Silverchair Full time

    About SilverchairSilverchair is the premier independent platform partner for scholarly and professional publishers, dedicated to expanding the reach of the world’s most valuable knowledge. By connecting creators, publishers, and users, we amplify the impact of scholarship and enhance the accessibility of critical information. Our global teams develop,...


  • charlottesville, United States Silverchair Full time

    About SilverchairSilverchair is the premier independent platform partner for scholarly and professional publishers, dedicated to expanding the reach of the world’s most valuable knowledge. By connecting creators, publishers, and users, we amplify the impact of scholarship and enhance the accessibility of critical information. Our global teams develop,...

  • Registered Nurse

    1 month ago


    Charlottesville, United States AMN Healthcare Full time

    Job Details work in a rehab hospital m/s RN or rehab nurse is great fit Benefits At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer: Competitive pay rates Free, quality, private housing Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) and Flex Spending Life Insurance Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage Free Continuing Education Refer a friend and earn...

  • Night Auditor

    2 months ago


    Charlottesville, United States Donohoe Companies Full time

    We are always looking for the most qualified and experienced professionals in the industry. We invite you to view our current career opportunities and apply. INCOME AUDITOR Position Summary: The Night Auditor is responsible for auditing, balancing, and consolidating departmental ledger accounts, prepare various hotel operating reports, and handle the...


  • Charlottesville, United States UVA Community Health Full time

    Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplant CardiologistCharlottesville, VirginiaThe University of Virginia’s Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, led by Christopher M. Kramer, MD, is nationally recognized for excellence in clinical care, research, and teaching. The department is hiring a faculty member to join the growing Advanced Heart Failure and...

  • Night Auditor

    3 days ago


    Charlottesville, United States Donohoe Companies Full time

    We are always looking for the most qualified and experienced professionals in the industry. We invite you to view our current career opportunities and apply. INCOME AUDITOR Position Summary The Night Auditor is responsible for auditing, balancing, and consolidating departmental ledger accounts, prepare various hotel operating reports, and handle the requests...


  • Charlottesville, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

    The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia seeks candidates for an Exhibition Project Manager. The Fralin is UVA’s world-class, encyclopedic art museum that serves the UVA and central Virginia communities with powerful exhibitions and dynamic programs. Reporting to the Director, and working in collaboration with Curatorial and Collections...

  • Presidential Fellow

    7 months ago


    Charlottesville, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

    The Presidential Fellow is a full-time position for a student who will receive an undergraduate degree from UVA in Spring 2024 or a person who has recently received a UVA undergraduate degree. As a staff member in the Office of the President, the Presidential Fellow works on initiatives related to the President’s current, highest priorities while carrying...