Custodian

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 19,286 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seeking a Custodian to maintain clean facilities, remove waste, monitor safety, and support building operations. Reporting to Environmental Services Supervisor, you will perform routine cleaning tasks and respond to safety concerns while upholding campus standards.

This full-time, on-site role offers three shift options (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM, 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM, Monday to Friday) with a strong emphasis on reliability, teamwork, and ability to

Qualifications

• General knowledge of cleaning and sanitation.
• Ability to move furniture.

Responsibilities

• Documents and reports repairs, violations, and pest control needs
• Maintains clean and clear walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice
• Utilizes basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables
• 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

Skills

General cleaning knowledge

Move furniture

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Title

Custodian

Job Category

University Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Custodian

Job Duties

Under the direction and working in concert with the Environmental Services Supervisor, and custodian lead, the custodian cleans facilities, removes waste and recycling, and monitors building security and safety by performing such tasks as unlocking/locking entrance doors. Takes initiative and direct action to ensure cleanliness, orderliness, and safety in assigned areas.

This position is not eligible for hybrid work and requires 100% onsite work.

Hours Of Operation

• 1st Shift (full time) - 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday – Friday
• 2nd Shift (full time) - 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM Monday – Friday
• 3rd Shift (full time) - 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM Monday - Friday

Key Job Responsibilities

• Documents and reports repairs, violations, and pest control needs
• Maintains clean and clear walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice
• Utilizes basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables
• 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

Department

Facilities, Planning and Management is committed to promoting respect and civility in the workplace. Our staff serves as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with customers, fellow faculty and staff members, students, and visitors. The mission of the department is to provide a safe, sustainable, and accessible physical environment that supports learning, research, working, living, and recreation. The organization supports the academic and strategic objectives of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with commitment and pride in everything they do.

Compensation

$16.32 an hour

Required Qualifications

• General knowledge of cleaning
• Ability to move furniture

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience in a college or university setting.
• Documented experience using scrubbing machines
• Documented experience using buffing machines
• Documented experience using carpet cleaning machines
• Possess a valid Wisconsin Driver’s license (or other such valid operator’s permit recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation) and be able to meet or exceed the minimum requirements for driving on state business as detailed here: https://uwm.edu/risk-management/drivers/
• Availability to be on-call (generally scheduled in advance).
• High school diploma or equivalent

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.