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Delaware Valley University

Custodian

Pay: $38,480/yr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Doylestown, PA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/19/2026

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What they do

A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.

$35,662 / year median in Pennsylvania

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Summary:

Clean and maintain University assets per the standard set forth by the Manager of Custodial Operations. This position is full-time, 12-months, reporting to the Manager of Custodial Operations. There are three full-time openings available as follows: 1. Saturday through Wednesday, First Shift

the hours are from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 2. Monday through Friday, First Shift
the hours are from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 3. Monday through Friday, Second Shift
the hours are from 2 p.

m. to 10:30 p.m.

Pay Rate :

$18.50 per hour (plus $.75 cents shift differential for second shift)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Disposal of trash Maintain cleanliness of assigned areas Sweep, mop, and buff floors Maintain aesthetic appearance of entrance to building Make sure custodial closet is fully stocked and organized Strip and wax floors as needed Report facility issues to Facility Maintenance Office Prep resident halls for each semester Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions Ability to interact with customers (students, faculty, administration), co-workers and supervisors in a positive and helpful manner Demonstrated aptitude for successful completion of assigned tasks English proficiency is required

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma with 1 year direct and 2 years indirect experience Prior floor care experience

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Valid state driver s license Must be in sound physical condition Stockroom or warehouse High noise environment High dust, dirt, and grease environment Requires extensive safety training Exposure to moving machinery Alternative work schedule may be required Exposure to chemicals Requires protective devices Occasional lifting 25-50 lbs. Typically standing or walking Typically bending, crouching, stooping Special Message to

Applicants :

Selected applicants will be responsible for providing the University with clearances appropriate to the position. These clearances include the Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check. Additionally, upon an acceptance of an offer of employment, this position will require a Motor Vehicle Report and a Physical Lift Examination. All employment is provisional for 90 days. During this 90-day period, custodians are not eligible for benefits and cannot join the Teamsters Union. Delaware Valley University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.