Campus Custodian: Clean, Welcoming, Team Oriented

UWLAC University of Wisconsin La Crosse; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Sick days

Retirement plan

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–La Crosse seeks a Custodian to join the custodial team across campus facilities, residence halls, and public areas. The role covers cleaning, safety, and responsiveness to needs of students and staff, with varied shifts and environments.

Applicants should meet physical demands, follow safety procedures, and be willing to operate cleaning equipment. Prior custodial experience is preferred; HS diploma or equivalent required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Ability to read work instructions and schedules, warning signs, and labels.
• Ability to retain and carry out multiple work assignments.
• Willingness to learn basic safety precautions, including use of caustic or toxic chemicals, methods of lifting heavy objects, and use of safe work coverings.
• Ability to observe and react to hazards and changing conditions in the work environment.
• Willingness to learn how to operate cleaning equipment such as industrial vacuum cleaners and carpet extractors, and electric floor buffers.
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting.
• Pleasant, welcoming behavior and attitude toward public, co‑workers, students, faculty, staff, etc.

Responsibilities

• Implements and maintains prescribed cleaning standards
• Communicates with students, staff, and guests to address needs and service requests
• Monitors and secures facility interior and exterior entrances and reports issues to appropriate entities
• Maintains organization of supply areas and equipment, documents inventory, and requests additional supplies as needed
• Documents and reports repairs, safety hazards, and pest control needs
• Utilizes basic equipment (e.g., industrial vacuum cleaners and carpet extractors, electric floor buffers, etc.) and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables
• Maintains clean and clear walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice
• Assists with moving projects
• Works collaboratively and responsively with team members and supervisors

Skills

Physical demands

Read instructions

Work independently

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of Wisconsin–La Crosse seeks a Custodian to join the custodial team across campus facilities, residence halls, and public areas. The role covers cleaning, safety, and responsiveness to needs of students and staff, with varied shifts and environments.

Applicants should meet physical demands, follow safety procedures, and be willing to operate cleaning equipment. Prior custodial experience is preferred; HS diploma or equivalent required.