Custodian Lead

Wisconsin Union; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Union – Union South is seeking a Custodian Lead to join the Facilities Custodian Team. You will assist in training new employees, monitor progress, and perform routine cleaning, trash removal, and basic maintenance under supervision.

This 3rd shift role covers 10pm-6:30pm (Union South) or 10:30pm-7pm (Memorial Union), 40 hours per week, indoors and outdoors at UW‑Madison locations in Madison, WI. Apply with Rod Rotar.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk, stand, lift, bend and climb for most of the shift.
• Lift up to 100 lbs occasionally and 50 lbs regularly.
• Experience supervising or training other staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and secures facility entrances and reports issues.
• Organizes supplies, documents inventory, requests additional supplies.
• Documents repairs, pest control needs, and reports hazards.
• Keeps walkways clear of debris, snow, and ice.
• Schedules and trains staff as needed.
• Operates cleaning equipment and handles waste/recycling.
• Responds to emergencies and escalates per policy.

Skills

Ability to walk/stand

Team leadership

Training teammates

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Profile:

Custodian Lead

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Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Custodian Lead

Job Summary:

Custodian Lead position is a team member of the Wisconsin Union -Facilities Custodian Team. Lead worker duties that include assisting in training new employees, inspect progress and quality of building services. Basic duties include routine maintenance and cleaning, trash removal, and snow removal. Other duties will be assigned as needed. Work is performed under the guidance of a Custodial Services Supervisor.

• Shift hours are 3rd Shift, 10pm - 6:30pm (Union South) or 10:30pm - 7pm (Memorial Union), days of week worked will rotate. 40 hours per week.
• At UW-Madison- Union South (1308 West Dayton Steet, Madison WI 53705) Memorial Union. (800 Langdon Street, Madison, WI 53706)
• Work will be performed both indoors and outdoors.
• Applicants may be used for future opening also.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• 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
• Schedules, monitors, and communicates with staff and assists with basic training
• Utilizes basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables
• Responds to facility emergency and hazardous situations, and escalates incidents according to established policies and procedures

Department:

Wisconsin Union – Union South

Compensation:

$18.91 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.

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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