Custodian (Night Shift/3rd Shift)Villanova University

Villanova University

Custodian (Night Shift/3rd Shift)

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Posting Number:20260011SPosition Title:Custodian (Night Shift/3rd Shift)Position Type:StaffLocation:Villanova, PARecruitment Type:Internal/External ApplicantsWork Schedule:full-time/12-monthsAvg Hours WeekDepartment:809-Custodial ServicesPosition Summary:Ignite Your Career at Villanova University! Whether undergraduate or graduate, faculty or staff, each community member brings with them a wealth of experiences that enrich our University and shift our perspectives. As a part of this community, your work will improve lives and ignite change!

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.

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

• Picks up and disposes of trash, to include the proper handling of recyclable materials.
• Dusts, sweeps, and/or dry mops.
• Cleans glass:
  • All inside areas that can be safely reached.
  • All entrance glass, including doors, inside and out.

• Sanitizes washrooms, showers, and toilet facilities.
• Fills all dispensers in rest rooms.
• Vacuums and cleans carpets and walk-off mats.
• Spot washes marks on walls and woodwork.
• Picks up debris, such as leaves and paper, around entrances and fire exits (including fire escapes), from the steps, and walkways 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 individuals capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications: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:

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent.
• 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:01/27/2026Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Salary Posting Information: $18.66 an hour + $1.75 3rd shift differential = $20.41Salary Band:UNIONJob Classification:union

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