Custodian Lead (Night Shift) — Train, Inspect & Maintain

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

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Custodian Lead to supervise cleaning teams, assist in training new staff, and oversee routine maintenance and snow removal across campus facilities. The role reports to the Custodial Services Supervisor and supports a high standard of cleanliness and safety.

Shift hours are third shift (10pm–6:30am at Union South) or (10:30pm–7pm at Memorial Union), with a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Walk/stand enduring

Lift up to 50 lbs

Snow/ice removal

Education

High School Diploma preferred

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Custodian Lead to supervise cleaning teams, assist in training new staff, and oversee routine maintenance and snow removal across campus facilities. The role reports to the Custodial Services Supervisor and supports a high standard of cleanliness and safety.

Shift hours are third shift (10pm–6:30am at Union South) or (10:30pm–7pm at Memorial Union), with a 40-hour work week.