Custodian

About the role

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.

Benefits

• Holistic benefits package
• Generous paid time off
• Competitive retirement savings plan
• Flexible work options
• Wellness programs including gym membership
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance

Responsibilities

• Pick up and dispose of trash, to include the proper handling of recyclable materials.
• Dusts, sweeps, and/or dry mops.
• Wet mops and/or spot mops.
• Operates walk-behind or ride-on floor machine, wet vac, & carpet extractor.
• Cleans glass: All inside areas that can be safely reached; All entrance glass, including doors, inside and out.
• Sanitizes washrooms, showers, and toilet facilities (dormitories only).
• Fills all dispensers in restrooms.
• Vacuums and cleans carpets and walk-off mats.
• Washes walls, woodwork, light fixtures, inside of windows, and other glass.
• Removes snow and ice and cleans and/or picks up debris, such as leaves and paper, around entrances and fire exits (including fire escapes [dormitories only]) from the steps, and from the steps and walkways (generally distanced of ten feet or less) 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 individual’s capabilities.

Requirements

• 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

• Must be able to climb ladders, bend and reach, and lift up to 60 lbs.

Pay

$19.97 an hour; Salary Grade: UNION; Job Classification: union

Schedule

Full-time, 12-months; Day Shift: 7am – 3:30pm; Schedule: Sunday – Thursday