Custodian - Facilities Management Continuous Pool

UWSTO University of Wisconsin Stout; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Stout is seeking a Custodian for its Facilities Management team. Typical shifts include 1st shift (5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.) and 2nd shift (2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.). Night and weekend differentials may apply. Responsibilities cover cleaning, safety, and reporting needs across academic buildings.

Responsibilities include following cleaning standards, staff collaboration, PPE use, and maintaining supply inventories. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read English and communicate with the public.
• Open to learning to use cleaning products safely and custodial equipment.
• Willing to follow university work rules and use a company-issued cell phone.

Responsibilities

• Documents and reports repairs, violations, and pest control needs.
• Clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables.
• Keep walkways clear of debris, snow, and ice.
• Monitor and secure entrances and report issues to appropriate entities.
• Maintain inventory and organize supply areas; request more supplies as needed.

Skills

Reading English

Public interaction

Safety awareness

Positive attitude

Feedback openness

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Email use

Job description

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Position Title: Custodian - Facilities Management Continuous Pool

Job Category: University Staff

Job Profile: Custodian

Job Duties:

Key Job Responsibilities

• Documents and reports repairs, violations, and pest control needs
• 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
• 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

CUSTODIAN – ACADEMIC BUILDINGS CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT ABOUT THE JOB: CUSTODIAN

Typical shifts are: 1st Shift: 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 2nd Shift: 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Depending on the shift, night and weekend differential pay may apply to a position.

Night Differential (80 cents) - additional pay for all hours worked on a regularly scheduled shift during the period between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Weekend Differential (80 cents) - additional pay for all hours worked between 12:01 a.m. on Saturday and 12:00 Midnight Sunday.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain assigned areas following Stout Cleaning Standards and schedules
• Learn and perform all processes and procedures for Restorative cleaning in your area
• Use, clean, and care for custodial equipment properly
• Keep supply areas and equipment organized
• Keep walkways clear of trash, snow, and ice
• Track supplies and request more to keep proper inventory levels
• Report vandalism, pest issues, and items in need of repair
• Monitors and secures facility interior and exterior entrances and reports issues to appropriate entities
• Work as a team with campus staff, co-workers, and supervisors
• Follow safety rules and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Follow SOPs and WIs for all tasks
• Provide quality service by working directly with students, staff, and visitors
• Be a helpful point of contact in the building
• Wear provided Facilities apparel and ID badge properly
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge / Skills and Abilities

Minimum Able to read English, speak, and talk with the public. Able to see clearly enough to read labels and identify objects up to 20 feet away in daylight. Willing to learn how to use cleaning products safely and correctly. Willing to learn how to use, clean, and care for custodial equipment. Willing to follow UW System, campus, and department work rules. Willing to learn basic computer skills to fill out forms, read messages, and reply to emails. Willing to carry and communicate using a company issued cell phone. Open to giving and receiving feedback in a respectful and professional way.

Physical Demands

Daily Tasks:

• Walking on flat and uneven surfaces
• Standing, stooping, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling
• Using spray bottles, mops, and other hand tools
• Reaching and wiping horizontal and vertical surfaces
• Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming

Regular Tasks:

• Climbing ladders to reach 10' ceiling to clean and/or change light bulbs
• Lifting or moving up to 50 lbs. alone or more with a team
• Kneeling and standing to clean or fix equipment
• Working outside in all Wisconsin seasons

Preferred Proven Success Using the Custodial Services Skillslisted below

• Customer Service (Building Relationships) Works alone and with others to meet cleaning goals. Responds quickly and respectfully. Communicates clearly and kindly with people from different backgrounds.
• Thinking and Learning Skills Uses tools like email, online forms, and SharePoint. Understands information, sees connections, and uses knowledge to improve work.
• Personal Responsibility Takes responsibility for actions. Brings a positive attitude. Accepts feedback, listens, and asks questions when unsure.
• Job Knowledge and Problem Solving Uses job skills to complete tasks. Thinks through problems, understands rules and different views, and makes smart choices. Acts professionally.
• Leadership Meets goals, plans ahead, makes decisions, and supports others in a respectful and encouraging way.

Special Requirements Before Employment

• Must pass an Essential Job Function test (provided by employer)
• Must successfully complete a background check
• Must complete UW System Misconduct Reference Check Questions

Additional Information

• The minimum hourly rate for this position is $15.00/hour.
• A six-month probationary period is required.
• Employment is contingent upon the final candidate’s completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office.
• Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable.
• Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor.

Workplace safety and security are in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information.

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.

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.

Employee Benefits: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/

To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu).

The reference check process includes asking the final candidates’ professional references questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment.

Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.

In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

The Universities of Wisconsin serves approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live.

Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000.

The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment.

The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy.

The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.