Cleaning Specialist

careers-uwmcareers; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO after 30 days

Parental leave benefits

Adoption reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Training and career development

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

UWM is seeking a Cleaning Specialist to maintain the campus facilities including entryways, restrooms, kitchens, lobby areas and surrounding grounds. The role emphasizes teamwork, accountability and a strong work ethic on a busy university campus.

Job includes responsibilities such as flooring, restroom and kitchen upkeep, snow removal seasonally, trash disposal, and assisting the facilities team. Various day shifts are available, with opportunities for growth within a large, supportive

Qualifications

• You are open to learning — we are big on getting better and there’s always room for improvement
• You wake up each day happy — and stay that way. Bad attitudes are not welcome here.
• You thrive in a team environment. We’re one big family who has fun together and helps each other.
• You’re a thumb pointer — you take accountability for your actions
• You have a good work ethic
• Custodian experience preferred
• Ability to lift 30 lbs
• Be available for an 11 AM to 8 PM; 9 AM to 6 PM shift; or 8 AM to 5 PM shift
• Comfortable with standing and walking for long periods at a time. (hours at a time)

Responsibilities

• Maintain floors, restrooms, kitchens, and stairwells
• Dust furniture as needed
• Remove snow from all entry and exit doors (seasonal)
• Empty and remove all trash from break room areas throughout the day
• Maintain all lobby areas, keeping clean of trash and debris
• Assist facilities department as needed
• Standing and walking throughout campus during shift

Job description

The Cleaning Specialist is responsible for maintaining the facility and the surrounding grounds including but not limited to entryways, stairwells, restrooms, kitchens, and lobby areas.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Maintain floors, restrooms, kitchens, and stairwells
• Dust furniture as needed
• Remove snow from all entry and exit doors (seasonal)
• Empty and remove all trash from break room areas throughout the day
• Maintain all lobby areas, keeping clean of trash and debris
• Assist facilities department as needed
• Standing and walking throughout campus during shift

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

Must Have Qualifications:

• You are open to learning – we arebig on getting better and there’s always room for improvement
• You wake up each day happy – andstay that way. Bad attitudes are not welcome here.
• You thrive in a team environment. We’re one big family who has fun together and helps each other.
• You’re a thumb pointer – you take accountability for your actions
• You have a good work ethic
• Custodian experience preferred
• Ability to lift 30 lbs
• Be available for an 11 AM to 8 PM; 9 AM to 6 PM shift; or 8 AM to 5 PM shift
• Comfortable with standing and walking for long periods at a time. (hours at a time)

THE PLACE & THE PERKS

Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.

It’s no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It’s at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it’s providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life.

From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.

More reasons you’ll love working here include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
• Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
• Adoption reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer hours
• Paid training and career development
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Mortgage discount and area business discounts
• Free membership to our large, state-of-the‑art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
• Wellness area, including an in-house primary‑care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon
• Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
• Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
• In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
• Indoor/outdoor café with Wi‑Fi

DISCLAIMER

All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is "at-will." UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.