Custodian

Universities of Wisconsin; Town of River Falls (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Wisconsin Retirement System match

Job summary

Universities of Wisconsin—UW-River Falls is seeking a Custodian to clean residence hall facilities, manage waste, and monitor security and safety in assigned areas. The role supports the Department of Residence Life and requires ability to work after hours and during breaks.

The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety procedures, and the ability to perform manual labor. A six-month probationary period is required with strong benefit offerings and retirement matching.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, and students.
• Ability to submit time through online system and check email.
• Experience organizing work tasks in a logical and effective manner.
• Recognize safety concerns and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Proven ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to perform manual labor including lifting 50 pounds or more.

Responsibilities

• Documents and reports repairs, violations, and pest control needs.
• Maintains organization of supply areas and equipment; inventories and orders supplies.
• Monitors and secures facility interior and exterior entrances and reports issues.
• Cleans assigned facility areas and removes waste and recyclables.
• Keeps walkways free of debris, litter, snow, and ice.
• Performs minor maintenance tasks and supports general facility maintenance.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Independent work

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Custodial equipment

Cleaning chemicals

Basic computer tasks

Lifting heavy objects

Tools

Custodial equipment

Job description

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.

Position Title:

Custodian

Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Custodian

Job Duties:

Position Summary:

Cleans residence hall facilities, removes waste and recycling, and monitors building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours. Ensure cleanliness, orderliness, and safety in assigned areas. The mission of the Department of Residence Life is to create residential communities where students live civilly, learn effectively and discover success.

Job Responsibilities

• Utilizes basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables
• Maintain sanitary conditions in all assigned restrooms, hallways and lounge areas
• Maintain lobby and entryways daily
• Clean during semester and summer breaks
• 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, violations, and pest control needs
• Maintains clean and clear walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice
• Completes minor maintenance requests as needed
• Supports general maintenance and repair of facilities

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Documents and reports repairs, violations, and pest control needs
• Maintains organization of supply areas and equipment, documents inventory, and requests additional supplies as needed
• Monitors and secures facility interior and exterior entrances and reports issues to appropriate entities
• Utilizes basic equipment 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

Department:

Residence Life Facilities

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with effective communication skills with supervisors, co-workers, and students
• Ability to perform basic computer tasks including submit time through online system, submitting work orders online, and checking email
• Experience organizing work tasks in a logical and effective manner
• Recognize safety concerns and adhere to safety procedures
• Recognize and communicate building problems and concerns
• Ability to use or learn to use various custodial equipment
• Demonstrated ability to use or learn to use cleaning and miscellaneous chemicals
• Ability to read and follow instructions
• Proven experience working independently or as part of a group
• Perform manual labor including lifting 50 pounds or more
• Ability to pass essential job function screening
• Must be able to respond to issues in the residence halls that require an employee to be called after regular working hours

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Melissa Davis

Search Chair

[e-mail]

The selected candidate must be able to pass a post-offer employment test

A six-month probationary period is required.

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 7.20%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to
https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguideus.pdf

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

Title IX Notice

As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF’s Title IX Coordinator at [e-mail]; the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see students.uwrf.edu/titleix.

Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you, your most recent employer, and all previous Universities of Wisconsin institutions and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at www.uwrf.edu/police/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy.

Reasonable Accommodations

UW-River Falls provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. 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 an accommodation in applying because of a disability, contact [e-mail] or 715-425-3518.

Academic Freedom & Freedom of Expression

The University is committed to academic freedom and freedom of expression, and provides all members of the University community the broadest possible latitude to explore ideas and to speak, write, listen, challenge and learn, pursuant to Regent Policy Document 4-21 Commitment to Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression.

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.