Villanova UniversityCustodian (Second Shift)
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Posting Details (Default Section)
| Posting Number: | 20260304S |
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| Position Title: | Custodian (Second Shift) |
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| Position Type: | Staff |
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| Location: | Villanova, PA |
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| Recruitment Type: | Internal/External Applicants |
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| Work Schedule: | full-time/12-months |
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| Department: | 809-Custodial Services |
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| 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 dormitory, office, 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.
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| Duties and 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.
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| 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.)
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| Preferred Qualifications: | |
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| Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: | - Ability to follow verbal and written directions.
- Ability to work with customers (students Faculty and Staff).
- Must be able to climb ladders, bend and reach, and lift up to 60 lbs.
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| Special Message to Applicants: | - Mid Shift: 2:30p-11p
- Schedule: Sun.-Thurs.
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| Posting Date: | 06/11/2026 |
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| Closing Date (11:59pm ET): | |
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| Salary Posting Information: | $19.97 an hour + $1.50 2nd shift differential = $21.47 an hour |
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| Salary Grade: | UNION |
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| Job Classification: | union |
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References Needed
| Minimum Number of References Needed | 3 |
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| Maximum Number of References Needed | 3 |
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Documents needed to complete your application:
Required Documents- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
Optional Documents 
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