Custodian - TE

University of Wisconsin; Madison, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a Custodian for a temporary evening shift (12:30pm–9:00pm) at Memorial Union-Custodial Services. The role involves cleaning bathrooms, hallways, offices, and event spaces, with weekly deep-cleaning tasks and snow/ice removal in winter.

Some events may require setting up or breaking down spaces under event-planning guidance. Responsibilities include operating basic cleaning equipment, managing supplies, and reporting maintenance or safety issues.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk, stand, lift, carry, bend, stoop and climb for the majority of the shift, including extended periods of physical activity.
• Ability to lift regularly up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to remove snow and ice outside during cold weather.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables.
• Maintains clean and clear walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice.
• 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.

Skills

Physical stamina

Lifting capacity

Snow removal

Education

High School Diploma - Preferred

Job description

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Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Custodian

Job Summary:

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 12:30pm-9pm

*Temporary position to fill a temporary job opening

Job Overview:

The custodian position will complete daily cleaning tasks such as cleaning bathrooms, taking out trash and recycling, vacuuming hallways, offices, and meeting/event spaces, and taking radio calls for cleaning assistance needed throughout the building. Tasks are also assigned on a weekly basis that include: scrubbing kitchen and entrances with an auto-scrubber, changing lightbulbs, and miscellaneous deep cleaning tasks. This position would also include maintaining outdoor entrances year-round, and snow/ice removal in the colder seasons.

Custodians at Pyle center will be assisting with some production tasks dependent on events happening in the building. These tasks would include assisting in setting up classroom, dining, and event spaces based on guidance from setup and event planning staff, as well as take down and clean up after events end.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Utilizes basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables
• Maintains clean and clear walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice
• 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

Department:

UW Madison- Wisconsin Union - Memorial Union - Custodial Services

Compensation:

Wage is $17.51 per hour

+Differential Weekend pay for work performed on Saturday and Sunday $.80 per hours is added.

+Differential night pay, for work performed between 6pm-6am an addition $2.50 per hour added.

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:

3 month work experience

Education:

High School Diploma - Preferred

Contact Information:

Rod Rotar

[e-mail] / 608-263-5596

• Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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