Custodian - Main Campus (Continuous Recruitment)

Universities of Wisconsin; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is seeking a Custodian to support Facility Services on the main campus. The role involves cleaning, security checks, and light maintenance under a Custodial Lead or Supervisor, with a Monday–Friday shift and occasional weekend work.

The starting hourly wage is $16.18, with a comprehensive benefits package for full-time staff. Applicants must be able to work physically, follow safety protocols, and communicate effectively with the campus community.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical work including bending, lifting, and standing for long periods.
• Willingness to follow supervisory direction and work under guidance.
• Knowledge of basic safety precautions when using caustic or toxic cleaners.
• Ability to read and follow written work instructions and schedules.
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain a welcoming attitude toward campus community.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and secures facility entrances and reports issues.
• Maintains clean walkways free of debris, snow, and ice.
• Uses routine cleaning equipment to clean assigned areas and manage waste.
• Organizes supply areas and documents inventory, requesting supplies as needed.

Skills

Physical strength

Follow supervision

Safety awareness

Reading instructions

Team player

Weekend readiness

Communication

Careful with chemicals

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

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Position Title:

Custodian - Main Campus (Continuous Recruitment)

Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Custodian

Job Duties:

The primary goals of this position are manual work directly associated with the completion of a variety of tasks as identified in the examples of listed work activities, to provide support to Facility Services and the University campus through various miscellaneous activities, as directed, and work as performed under guidance of a Custodial Lead or Custodial Supervisor.

Shift: Monday - Friday, hours may vary. Some weekend work required.

**Full position description is available upon request. **

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Monitors and secures facility interior and exterior entrances and reports issues to appropriate entities

• Maintains clean and clear walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice

• Utilizes basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables

• Maintains organization of supply areas and equipment, documents inventory, and requests additional supplies as needed

Department:

Facility Services – supports the academic mission of the university. The integral core values of the department are Safety, Customer Service, Cooperation, Integrity, and Innovation. A team approach is utilized throughout the department to provide a safe environment and excellence in service. The department interacts extensively with customers, campus community, service providers, and outside contractors to support a wide range of facility related operations, maintenance, and repairs. The skill, ability and knowledge of the team have a direct and profound impact on the success and satisfaction of the services delivered to the campus.

Compensation & Benefits:

The Custodian is a full-time, hourly position. Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting hourly wage of $16.18.

Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the University Staff Benefit Quick Guide.Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Physical strength and stamina to perform required work – able to bend, stoop, kneel, move furniture and work on feet for long periods of time

• Respect for and trustworthy behavior with public and private property

• Ability to accept and follow supervisory direction

• Knowledge of basic safety precautions including use of caustic and toxic chemicals, methods of lifting heavy objects, and safe work clothing and coverings

• Willingness to perform repetitive tasks - takes pride in doing a good job

• Aptitude to learn from verbal instructions by listening and asking questions

• Able to learn, function, and use standard cleaning implements and tools

• Pleasant, welcoming behavior and attitude toward public, co-workers, students, faculty, staff, etc.

• Able to read work instructions and schedules; warning signs and instructions for operation and care of equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior cleaning experience

• Team cleaning experience

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. UWSP does not use E-Verify and, therefore, is not able to take advantage of F-1 OPT STEM extensions.

Employment will require a criminal background check and a pre-employment physical test. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. The successful candidate will be required to provide 3 references, one of which must be a current or former supervisor.

Contact Information:

Name: John Kluck

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:

Human Resources

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Phone: [phone]

Special Notes:

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affinitive Action at 715-346-2606 or [e-mail].

The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

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.