Custodian 2nd shift

University of Wisconsin; Bowens Addition (WI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Custodian for the Wisconsin Union – Pyle Center. The role involves cleaning bathrooms, hallways, offices, and event spaces, with weekly tasks like scrubbing entrances, bulb changes, and occasional deep cleaning. Outdoor entrance maintenance and snow/ice removal are included.

Production support for events may be needed, including setup and teardown guided by staff. Strong physical ability is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk, stand, lift and carry for most of the shift.
• Able to lift up to 100 lbs and frequent bending, stooping, and climbing.
• Comfort with outdoor snow and ice removal during winter.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes basic equipment to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste.
• Monitors entrances and reports issues to appropriate teams.
• Maintains organized supply areas and documents inventory.
• Reports repairs, violations, and pest control needs.
• Keeps walkways clear of debris, snow, and ice.

Skills

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 100 lbs

Snow removal

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Custodian

Job Summary:

Job Overview:

The custodian position will complete daily cleaning tasks such as cleaning bathrooms, taking out trash and recycling, vacuuming hallways, offices, and meeting/event spaces, and taking radio calls for cleaning assistance needed throughout the building. Tasks are also assigned on a weekly basis that include: scrubbing kitchen and entrances with an auto-scrubber, changing lightbulbs, and miscellaneous deep cleaning tasks. This position would also include maintaining outdoor entrances year-round, and snow/ice removal in the colder seasons.

Custodians at Pyle center will be assisting with some production tasks dependent on events happening in the building. These tasks would include assisting in setting up classroom, dining, and event spaces based on guidance from setup and event planning staff, as well as take down and clean up after events end.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• 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

• 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

Job Qualifications And Additional Details For Job Posting

Department:

Wisconsin Union – Pyle Center

Compensation:

$17.51 per hour

-Plus an additional $2.50 per hour for night hours worked (6pm-6am).

-Plus an additional $0.80 per hour for weekend hours worked.

-Plus Time and a half per hour for hours worked on designated legal holidays.

Required Qualifications:

-Ability to walk, stand, lift, carry, bend, stoop and climb for the majority of the shift, including
extended periods of continuous physical activities with or without an accommodation.
-Ability to lift and move supplies, equipment and material regularly up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up
to 100 lbs.
-Ability to remove snow and ice outside during cold weather.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working at same position for 3 months or more- Preferred

Education:

High School Diploma preferred

Contact Information:

Rod Rotar

[e-mail]/ 608-263-559

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1.

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