Custodian

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is seeking a Custodian to maintain clean facilities, remove waste and recycling, and help keep entrances secure and safe. Working under the Environmental Services Supervisor and custodian lead, you will take initiative to ensure an orderly, clean, and safe environment in assigned areas.

This 100% onsite, full-time role offers three shift options: 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM, or 10:00 PM–6:30 AM, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of cleaning procedures and safety.
• Ability to move furniture and operate basic cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Documents and reports repairs, violations, and pest control needs
• Maintains clean and clear walkways free of debris, litter, snow, and ice
• Uses basic equipment to clean areas and remove waste/recyclables
• Monitors and secures entrances and reports issues
• Organizes supply areas and inventories equipment

Skills

Cleaning knowledge

Mobility of furniture

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Custodian

Milwaukee, WI

Full Time

JR10013137

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.

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

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

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 experiencing 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

Reasonable Accommodations

Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact [e-mail] or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at [phone] for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

UW is an 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.