Custodian Lead

Wisconsin Union; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Union in Madison, WI is seeking a Custodian Lead to supervise a custodial team at Union South and Memorial Union. The role includes training new staff, inspecting quality of cleaning services, and handling routine maintenance.

Work is performed under supervision and includes both indoor and outdoor duties, with shifts rotating in the 3rd shift. Core responsibilities cover securing entrances, inventory management, and responding to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk, stand, lift, carry, bend, stoop and climb for the majority of the shift.
• Lift and move supplies up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to remove snow and ice outside during cold weather.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and secure facility interior and exterior entrances.
• Maintain organization of supply areas and equipment; document inventory and request supplies.
• Document and report repairs, violations, and pest control needs.
• Keep walkways clear of debris, litter, snow, and ice.
• Schedule, monitor, and communicate with staff; assist with basic training.
• Use basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned areas and remove waste and recyclables.
• Respond to facility emergencies and escalate incidents per policy.

Skills

Stamina & mobility

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Profile

Custodian Lead

Current Employees

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Job Category

University Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Custodian Lead

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.

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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