Custodian Lead
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Position Title:
Custodian LeadJob Category:
University StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Custodian LeadJob Duties:
Under the supervision of the Custodial Services Supervisor/Custodial Services Manager this position is responsible for assisting with trash responsibilities mentoring and providing directions to staff and providing a safe and clean maintained residential facility for our residents and guests. This custodial lead with have a lead focus on maintaining outdoor building grounds across all of University Housing. This custodial lead will oversee a team who successfully has the necessary supplies and trainings positive relationships and directions to get tasks completed within a team environment of square feet of residential housing space and over 4000 students during the academic year.
Custodial Leads within University Housing have direct contact with students and guests within their living environments while in the Residence Halls at UWM. The Custodial Lead will also be the point of contact with our partners within the halls (Restaurant Operations) and some external partners (FAA Waste and Recycling Waste Management etc).
During the summer months the Custodial Lead will be leading student and full-time employees through the residential conference and orientation season intern center and doing the summer room clean program which flips nearly 2800 residence hall rooms within 1200 suites.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Maintains organization of supply areas and equipment documents inventory and requests additional supplies as needed
- Responds to facility emergency and hazardous situations and escalates incidents according to established policies and procedures
- Monitors and secures facility interior and exterior entrances and reports issues to appropriate entities
- 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
- 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
Department: UWM University Housing
Compensation: $19.50 per hour
Required Qualifications:
Forklift driving experience
University Housing trash removal experience
Ability to pull/push 100 pounds lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 75 pounds for a distance of 25 feet
Prior experience using and maintaining outdoor tools
Customer service experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Basic understanding of a work order system
Ability to interact in a positive and professional manner with peers and students
Previous leadership or supervisory skills of leading a group to accomplish a goal
Knowledge of computer skills including: Email Teams Excel
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide the following:
Resume
Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool.
UWM will not consider paper emailed or faxed applications.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
To ensure consideration please submit your application by October 15 2025.
Contact Information:
Rachel Heilgendorf
Reasonable Accommodations
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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWMis a State agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records not however reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins Open Records certain circumstances the identities of final candidates and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBCand Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
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Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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.
Employment Type
Hourly
