Custodian Lead (2nd Shift)

UWGBY University of Wisconsin Green Bay; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is seeking a Custodian Lead for the 2nd shift to manage evening cleaning operations and lead a small team. You will oversee daily assignments, train staff, and ensure classrooms, public spaces, and facilities are clean, safe, and welcoming for students, faculty, and visitors.

Working Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., you will collaborate with the Custodial Services Supervisor, uphold high standards, and respond quickly to cleaning needs and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent at time of application.
• Possession of or eligibility to obtain a valid drivers license upon appointment.
• Basic Computer skills including the ability to use e-mail and internet.

Responsibilities

• Uses 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.
• Schedules, monitors, and communicates with staff and assists with basic training.
• Maintains clean and clear walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice.
• Documents and reports repairs, violations, and pest control needs.
• Maintains organization of supply areas and equipment, documents inventory, and requests additional supplies as needed.
• Monitors and secures facility interior and exterior entrances and reports issues to appropriate entities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Current Employees and Students: If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Custodian Lead (2nd Shift) Job Category: University Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Custodian Lead

Job Duties:

At the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, higher education should be accessible to all in Northeast Wisconsin who want to learn, and our physical campus environment is foundational to that promise. As a Custodial Lead Worker, you will help us Build Community by ensuring our classrooms, public spaces, and facilities remain clean, safe, and welcoming for every student, faculty member, and visitor. Living our shared spirit of Together, We Rise, this position allows you to take genuine pride in maintaining our physical spaces while Expressing Gratitude for the vibrant community we serve every day.

Working Monday through Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. under the direction of the Custodial Services Supervisor, you will Empower Success across the evening shift by leading by example, training team members, coordinating daily assignments, and maintaining high operational standards. Whether executing complex floor refinishing, setting up for major campus events, or handling urgent cleanup needs, you will Advance Fearlessly—adapting quickly to real-time challenges, prioritizing safety, and ensuring clear communication across the facilities team.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• 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
• Schedules, monitors, and communicates with staff and assists with basic training
• Maintains clean and clear walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice
• Documents and reports repairs, violations, and pest control needs
• Maintains organization of supply areas and equipment, documents inventory, and requests additional supplies as needed
• Monitors and secures facility interior and exterior entrances and reports issues to appropriate entities

Compensation: Hourly pay of $18.58. This position will earn an additional $0.80 per hour for all weekend hours worked, as well as for all hours worked between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. This position is not exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent at time of application
• Possession of or eligibility to obtain a valid drivers license upon appointment
• Basic Computer skills including the ability to use e-mail and internet

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual, preferably in Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or Oneida
• Knowledge of the proper methods, materials, and equipment for a wide range of general custodian work
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as a vacuum cleaner or a floor scrubber
• Knowledge of basic safety precautions including the safe and proper use of toxic chemicals, and knowledge of heaving lifting methods to ensure safety
• Must have the ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness Ability to tolerate temperature extremes when performing snow removal activities

Physical Qualifications:

• Physical abilities to lift 50 lbs. from the floor to waist occasionally
• Physical abilities to lift 30 lbs. from the floor to overhead occasionally
• Physical abilities to stand and walk continuously throughout an eight hour shift
• Ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, move furniture, perform repetitive motions, overhead work, frequent stair and ladder climbing

Conditions of Appointment:

Position is a full-time University Staff appointment. The work hours for this position will be 3:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m., Monday through Friday on the Green Bay campus. A criminal conviction investigation and pre-work screen examination will be conducted on the finalist(s). In addition, if the final selected candidate has prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct will be completed. A six-month probationary period is required for this position. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record. The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

Application Deadline

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, August 16, 2026.

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence. In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.

Benefit Details

• The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees.
• For benefits eligible positions, this includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family.
• Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately, and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service.
• The Universities of Wisconsin also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.
• In addition, eligible employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%.
• This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually and paid parental leave.
• Eligible employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.
• For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below.

Annual Security Report For more information regarding the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the surrounding area, see ourCampus and Communitysection. For Campus Safety information see ourUniversity Police websiteand ourAnnual Security Report(for a paper copy please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone]). This report includes statistics about reported crimes, as well as information about crime prevention and campus security policies and procedures.

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 serve 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.