Custodian (Night Shift/3rd Shift)

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Posting Number: 20254440S

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

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.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Picks up and disposes of trash, to include the proper handling of recyclable materials.
• Operates and maintains automated and powered equipment such as:
• 1) Buffers and/or other automatic floor care equipment.
• 2) Carpet cleaning equipment.
• 3) Wall washing equipment.
• Scrubs, strips, seals and/or finishes floors.
• Removes snow and ice and cleans and/or picks up debris, such as leaves and paper, around entrances and fire exits (including fire escapes), and from the steps and walkways (generally distances of ten feet or less) leading to buildings.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to follow both written and oral 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 (Sunday night – Thursday night)
  
  

Posting Date: 07/28/2025

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information

$18.65 an hour + 3rd shift differential ($1.75) = $20.40.

Salary Band: UNION

Job Classification: union

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