Custodian

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Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Custodian

Job Summary:

Custodians at Recreation & Wellbeing are the guardians of our facilities and are key in creating welcoming and inclusive spaces. This position participates in the delivery of custodial services for Recreation & Wellbeing's facility services department, provides for the care and cleaning of the division's facilities and equipment, and ensures cleanliness, orderliness, and safety in assigned areas. Schedule consists of 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday with occasional weekend and event coverage.

Key

Job Responsibilities:

* Documents and reports repairs, violations, and pest control needs

* 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

Department: A80-RECREATION & WELLBEING/NICK CUSTODIAL or BAKKE CUSTODIAL

Tasks:

* Report needed building repairs.

* Report security violations and/or suspicious activity.

* Report building system malfunctions.

* Remove posters, papers, and notices from prohibited areas.

* Assist and work with Rec Well Student Custodial Staff members.

* Attend Divisional Staff meetings and trainings.

* Participate in professional development, conferences, and trainings to advance professional knowledge.

* Pursue and maintain all necessary certifications related to job responsibilities (American Red Cross Adult CPR/FA/AED)

* Exercise flexibility to work evening or weekend hours, as needed.

* Perform additional tasks as directed.

Compensation:
Minimum $17.00 HOURLY

Depending on Qualifications

The starting salary for this position is $17.00 per hour but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. We offer a competitive night differential of an additional $2.50 per hour when you work between 6:00pm and 6:00am.

Preferred Qualifications:

3 months of previous cleaning, custodial, hospitality, or related experience within an academic, commercial, or residential environment preferred.

Education:

Preferred H.S. Diploma

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 4:00am - 12:30pm with flexibility to work some nights or weekends, as needed.

Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing appointment.

How to Apply:

Begin the application process. As part of the application process, you will be required to upload a current resume.

Contact Information:
Cameron Theisen, cameron.theisen

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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