Custodian (Academic Services)

University of Wisconsin; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking dedicated custodial staff to maintain cleanliness across academic buildings. This full-time role involves daily cleaning, equipment maintenance, and physical tasks requiring strength and flexibility. The position offers a competitive salary with additional pay for night and weekend shifts. Employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans. Join a supportive team committed to providing quality services while ensuring a clean and safe environment for students and faculty alike.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Flexible health insurance

Paid holidays

Sick days

Retirement system vesting after 5 years

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and perform physical tasks.
• Knowledge of safety precautions and ability to operate cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily cleaning tasks including dusting, mopping, and trash removal.
• Assist with moving projects and perform duties in various temperature conditions.

Skills

Physical strength

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Basic safety knowledge

Ability to operate cleaning equipment

Flexibility and mobility

Tools

Industrial vacuum cleaners

Carpet extractors

Electric floor buffers

Job description

This position is designed to assist with custodial coverage on the UW-La Crosse campus in academic buildings. This position is responsible for daily cleaning including dusting, mopping, trash removal, and minor repair of equipment. In addition, this position will assist with moving projects which requires the ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis. Specific duties, areas of responsibility, work hours and schedule assigned on a position by position basis.

This is a full-time position with expected continuous employment and includes a State of Wisconsin benefits package. The starting salary is $16.00 per hour and will include night and weekend pay differential. Hours worked between 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM additional $0.80/hour. Hours worked 12:00 AM Saturday to 12:00 AM Monday additional $0.80/hour.

Work Location: Academic Buildings including offices, classrooms and the sports complex

Work Schedule: Multiple schedules open. Including 2nd and 3rd shifts (3pm-11pm and 10:30pm-6:30am) with flexibility to adjust schedule with prior department approval.

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to repeatedly push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, and climb ladders.
• Must be able to work with hands and arms above shoulder level; requires considerable movement of the arms, twisting and bending of the back.
• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges for trash removal from the buildings and also snow and ice removal from entrances.
• Must have sufficient physical strength and flexibility to lift and pour 5-gallon containers of chemicals, to empty buckets and to remove garbage, trash, and recycling from the buildings.
• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit to perform essential job functions for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to observe and react to hazards and changing conditions in the work environment (e.g., wet floors, broken glass, member or other person in need of assistance, etc.)
• Ability to read work instructions and schedules, warning signs, and labels.
• Ability to retain and carry out multiple work assignments.
• Knowledge of basic safety precautions including use of caustic and toxic chemicals, methods of lifting heavy objects, safe work clothing and coverings, and the use of personal protection equipment.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as industrial vacuum cleaners and carpet extractors, and electric floor buffers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior custodial experience.
• Experience with event set-ups.

Physical Demands

Reasonable Accommodations
UWL 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 608.785.8013.

All position descriptions are required to provide physical demands and working condition/environment and may not be published in the job announcement. For information on the physical demands and/or working conditions/environment for this position, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or 608.785.8013.

Working conditions and environment

• Weekend, nights and/or holiday hours may be required for some positions.
• Some positions may require a valid driver’s license and the certification to drive a state vehicle.
• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges for trash removal from the buildings and also snow and ice removal from entrances.
• This position requires carrying a radio for communications with other custodial and facilities management staff.

Information about your Benefits

Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.

• paid vacation for 12-month positions.
• excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
• paid holidays and sick days.
• after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
• benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

Benefit eligibility is determined at point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

Application Deadlines

This is no application deadline for this recruitment. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Civil Rights and Compliance Statement

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring faculty and staff that are qualified and broadly trained. UWL , in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is committed to fostering an environment that embraces inclusive excellence and equitable treatment of all parties.

Redbook Position

Redbook Position Yes

Division/College Administration and Finance Division

Description of College / Department / Program / Division / Unit

The Division of Administration and Finance is committed to providing quality campus services to faculty, staff, students and external constituencies in support of the university’s mission of teaching, research, and public service.