What are the responsibilities and job description for the Evening Shift Custodian, Housing position at The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia?
UVA Facilities Management is seeking applicants for an Evening shift Custodian position 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.
The scheduled shift for this position is Monday - Friday 3:30pm - 12:00am (this shift qualifies for shift differential pay).
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, increasing with experience; commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position will also receive an additional $2/hour for shift differential pay.
Minimum Requirements:
Education: None
Drivers License: Must have a valid drivers with a zero or positive points balance and at least 2 years of driving history.
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.
This is a nonexempt level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
Selected candidates will be required to complete all required background checks prior to the first day of employment. This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.
Application Process:
Please apply online, and search for R0080360. Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website. 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 total of three references is required.
For information regarding the position or the application process, please contact Richard Haverstrom, rkh6j@virginia.edu.
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The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
The University of Virginia, including 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.
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