Custodian Lead- Recreational Eagle Center

Position Title

Custodian Lead
- Recreational Eagle Center

University Staff

Regular

Custodian Lead

We are looking for interested individuals to join our team of custodial professionals as a Lead Custodian. The custodian team works together to keep spaces welcoming, safe, and clean. This position is designed to assist with custodial direction and coverage on the UW‑La Crosse campus in the Recreational Eagle Center. Work is performed under the direction of the Custodial Supervisor. The Lead Custodian assists the Supervisor in training new employees, planning assignments for adequate coverage, and inspecting the building to ensure established cleaning standards are met.

The shift for this position will be Monday‑Friday from 7:00 am‑3:30 pm (some flexibility with scheduled hours due to events). Specific duties, areas of responsibility, work hours, and schedule are assigned on a position‑by‑position basis. Management skills are helpful. On‑the‑job training is provided.

• Schedule, monitor, and communicate with staff and assist with training.
• Monitor and secure facility interior and exterior entrances and report issues to appropriate entities.
• Respond to facility emergencies and hazardous situations and escalates incidents according to established policies and procedures.
• Maintain organization of supply areas and equipment, document inventory, and request additional supplies as needed.
• Document and report repairs, violations, and pest control needs.
• Maintain clean and clear walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice.
• Utilize basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables.

The review of applications starts on April 15. Applications received on or before April 15th are prioritized; review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus.

UW‑La Crosse does not offer H‑1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 608‑785‑8013.

Working Conditions and Environment:
Ability to comply with all University of Wisconsin Systems Work Rules including safe work procedures.

As a custodial team member in Recreational Eagle Center, you will:

• Implement and maintain assigned cleaning standards.
• Communicate with Rec Sports staff to address needs and service requests.
• Promote and participate in a collaborative team environment and work collaboratively and responsively with team members and supervisors.
• Perform general cleaning.
• Maintain equipment including minor repairs.
• Complete minor maintenance tasks.
• Assist with moving and furniture staging projects, setting up for scheduled events.
• Snow and ice removal from entrances and fire exits.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to repeatedly push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, and climb ladders. Must be able to work with hands and arms above shoulder level; requires considerable movement of the arms, twisting and bending of the back.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Must have sufficient physical strength and flexibility to lift and pour 5‑gallon containers of chemicals, empty buckets and remove garbage, trash, and recycling from the buildings.
• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit to perform essential job functions for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to tolerate temperature extremes and perform duties within extreme temperature ranges for trash removal from the buildings and snow and ice removal from entrances.

As a Lead team member, you will:

• Train new employees: follow‑up to ensure proper cleaning chemicals and techniques are being used; make corrections and provide additional training as needed.
• Plan assignments to assure adequate staffing levels; equipment and cleaning supplies are available to properly and safely complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Inspect buildings regularly and report any problems to the…