<p>Posting Number: 20254549S Position Title: Custodian 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:</p> <p>Why work at Villanova?</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>Under the moderate direction of a supervisor, performs general cleaning duties within dormitories, offices and other public facilities areas.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Duties and Responsibilities:</p> <p>TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:</p> <ul> <li>Pick up and dispose of trash, to include the proper handling of recyclable materials. </li><li>Dusts, sweeps, and/or dry mops. </li><li>Wet mops and/or spot mops. </li><li>Cleans glass: a. All inside areas that can be safely reached. b. All entrance glass, including doors, inside and out. </li><li>Sanitizes washrooms, showers, and toilet facilities. </li><li>Fills all dispensers in rest rooms. </li><li>Vacuums and cleans carpets and walk-off mats. </li><li>Spot washes marks on walls and woodwork. </li><li>Picks up debris, such as leaves and paper, around entrances and fire exits (including fire escapes), from the steps, and from the steps and walkways leading to buildings. </li><li>Reports to immediate supervisor or to work control damage and/or malfunction of equipment observed within assigned areas. </li><li>Performs other duties assigned within the normal scope of the department's responsibilities and the individual's capabilities. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>H.S. Diploma or equivalent </li><li>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.) </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>1 to 3 years of experience preferred. </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:</p> <ul> <li>Day Shift: Sunday - Thursday Schedule </li><li>Ability to follow verbal and written directions. </li><li>Ability to work with customers (students Faculty and Staff). </li><li>Must be able to climb ladders, bend and reach, and lift up to 60 lbs. </li></ul> <p>Special Message to Applicants:</p> <ul> <li>Day Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm or 6:00am-2:30pm </li><li>Schedule: Monday - Friday or Sunday - Thursday (Sun., Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs.) </li></ul> <p>Posting Date: 12/10/2025 Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Salary Posting Information:</p> <p>$18.66 an hour</p> <p>Salary Band: UNION Job Classification: union</p> <p>References Needed</p> <p>References Needed</p> <p>Minimum Number of References Needed 3 Maximum Number of References Needed 3</p>