Custodian for Academic and Residential Buildings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Town of Platteville, Fresno (WI, CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as a full-time custodian, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining a clean and safe environment for students and staff. This position offers comprehensive training, excellent benefits including medical and dental coverage, and a supportive community atmosphere. With responsibilities ranging from cleaning and waste management to facility monitoring, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a stable work schedule. Embrace the opportunity to contribute to a vibrant campus culture and grow your career in a welcoming environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid leave

Wisconsin Retirement System benefits

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Ability to use cleaning equipment and chemicals safely.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned facility areas and remove waste.
• Monitor and secure facility entrances.
• Assist with special projects and events.

Skills

Basic knowledge of custodial duties

Excellent communication skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to perform repetitive motion tasks

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Summary:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville seeks a full-time, second-shift custodian to perform a wide variety of duties. The Custodian provides custodial services in various academic and residential campus buildings. Job duties may include but are not limited to cleaning floors, windows, walls and restrooms; operating cleaning equipment; working with cleaning chemicals; assembling and moving furniture and equipment; communicating with other staff to maintain a clean and safe environment, and supervising student workers. Additional training will be provided on appropriate usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) and high-level cleaning and sanitizing procedures to comply with State of Wisconsin and Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. No experience? That's okay, we can train you!

This is a full-time, 12-month, position with some work required beyond normal business hours and weekends. Position comes with excellent fringe benefits-medical, dental, paid leave, Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) retirement benefits, and more! Wage for position begins at $15.00/hour.

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 and 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


• Provides custodial services in state operated buildings as directed by the building and grounds supervisor and lead custodian


• Assists with special projects and events


• Maintains the physical appearance of building exteriors and adjacent grounds

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• H.S. Diploma


• Basic knowledge of custodial duties


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistance


• Excellent communication skills


• Basic computer skills


• Able to read work instructions and schedules, warning labels and instructions for equipment operation


• Able to perform repetitive motion tasks (bending, twisting, etc.)


• Able to use a shovel for snow removal in front of buildings

Why It's Great to be a Pioneer:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers 47 baccalaureate and 10 master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

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Application Deadline:

To be considered, all applicants must apply through our online applicant portal. This is a continual recruitment pool. As positions become available, applications will be screened.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.