Custodian - Student Services and Housing

UW-Whitewater; Whitewater, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UW-Whitewater is seeking a dedicated janitor to maintain cleanliness of classrooms, hallways, restrooms, and common areas on campus. You will perform routine cleaning tasks, replenish supplies, and ensure safe, welcoming spaces for students and staff.

Work independently, inspect facilities, and report maintenance needs; you may move furniture, operate equipment, and observe safety procedures. This is a physical role requiring lifting and climbing.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of commercial cleaning methods, solutions, equipment, and materials.
• Safely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work independently.
• Interact respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Organize and prioritize workload independently.
• Tolerate exposure to cleaning agents, dust, odors, temperatures, noise, heights, and slippery surfaces.
• Climb ladders and stairs.

Responsibilities

• Clean restrooms, showers, locker rooms, and common areas.
• Empty wastebaskets and remove trash from buildings.
• Replenish supplies as necessary.
• Vacuum and spot-clean carpet.
• Sweep and/or dust mop floors.
• Wet mop or machine scrub floors.
• Clean hallways, stairwells, and drinking fountains.
• Maintain exterior spaces and entryways.
• Wash walls, ceilings, inside windows, and entrance glass.
• Replace light bulbs and clean fixtures.
• Move furniture, equipment, and supplies as required.
• Report needed maintenance or repairs through work requests.
• Shampoo carpeted areas and clean entry mats.
• Drive University vehicles if authorized.
• Work collaboratively with staff and students.

Skills

Cleaning knowledge

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Independent worker

Diversity interaction

Load prioritization

Job description

* Clean restrooms, showers, locker rooms, and common areas.* Empty wastebaskets and remove trash from buildings.* Replenish supplies as necessary.* Vacuum and spot-clean carpet.* Sweep and/or dust mop floors.* Wet mop or machine scrub floors.* Clean hallways, stairwells, and drinking fountains.* Maintain exterior spaces, including entryways, walk-off mats, ash urns, and recycling centers.* Wash walls, ceilings, inside windows, and entrance glass.* Replace light bulbs and clean light fixtures and diffusers.* Perform other duties as assigned.* Clean and maintain equipment and storage areas.* Report needed maintenance or repairs through work requests.* Move furniture, equipment, supplies, etc., as required.* Inspect exterior building entrances for trash and dispose of it appropriately.* Remove snow from building entrances, surrounding sidewalks, and recycling areas; apply salt as needed.* Strip and refinish floor surfaces as needed.* Shampoo carpeted areas and clean entry mats.* Drive University vehicles if authorized.* Perform other duties as assigned.* Work collaboratively with co-workers, staff, and students.* Interact respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.* Organize and prioritize workload independently.* Knowledge of commercial cleaning methods, solutions, equipment, and materials.* Safely lift up to 50 pounds.* Work independently.* Tolerate exposure to cleaning agents, dust, odors, temperatures, noise, heights, and slippery surfaces.* Climb ladders and stairs.