University Center Lead Custodian

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Reporting to the Facility Operations Supervisor the University Center Lead Custodian cleans removes waste and recycling and monitors buildings appearance. Ensures cleanliness orderliness and safety in assigned areas along with any special cleaning projects. Works with the student custodians to guide the custodial work of the day. Manage cleaning projects during breaks. Make recommendations for new processes procedures and equipment for the needs of the University Center and University Center Proper areas. Leads the custodial work of others and responds to custodial emergencies.

Typical Schedule is Monday - Friday 11:00 AM- 7:00 PM. Occasional nights and weekends may be required depending on building needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• 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

• Assists with the schedules monitors staff on shift and communicates with staff and assists with basic training

• Responds to facility emergencies and hazardous situations and escalates incidents according to established policies and procedures

• Maintain sanitary conditions in hallways and lounge areas daily

• Maintain lobby and entryways daily

• Cleaning during semester and summer breaks

• Documents and reports repairs violations and pest control needs

• Performs other duties as assigned

Key Job Responsibilities:

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

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

• Responds to facility emergency and hazardous situations and escalates incidents according to established policies and procedures

• Schedules monitors and communicates with staff and assists with basic training

• 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

Department:

University Center

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma

• Successfully complete a post offer employment essential job function screening test

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in custodial work

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to apply online at Career Opportunities. UWRF will not consider paper emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:

• Resume

• Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)

Inquiries should be addressed to:
Henry Walling

Search Chair

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration applicants should submit all required materials on or before March 15 2025.

The pay rate is $18 an hour. Ashift differential of $0.80 per houris applied to hours between6:00 pm and 6:00 am.

The selected candidate must be able to pass a post-offer employment test.

A six-month probationary period is required.

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits go to:
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The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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