Custodian- FP&M

Job Summary

Custodians keep campus running by maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming spaces. They support teaching, learning, research, and events across UW‑Madison’s Division of Facilities Planning & Management. This position covers 2nd and 3rd shifts, performing custodial tasks such as cleaning and sanitizing classrooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas; emptying trash and recycling; moving furniture and equipment; and reporting maintenance or safety concerns.

• Monitors and secures facility interior and exterior entrances and reports issues to appropriate entities
• Maintains clean and clear walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice
• 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 organization of supply areas and equipment, documents inventory, and requests additional supplies as needed

Full‑time (100% FTE) with Ongoing/Renewable status. Work is performed onsite. Shift options include:

• 2nd shift:
  Monday‑Friday, 5:00 pm – 1:30 am or Monday‑Friday, 6:00 pm – 2:30 am
• 3rd shift:
  Sunday‑Thursday, 10:30 pm – 7:00 am

Occasional weekends and holidays may be required. This role requires moderately heavy physical effort including standing, walking, bending, lifting, and moving furniture, equipment, and supplies. Occasional overtime may be required for snow removal or emergency cleanup.

• Ability to shovel snow and ice outside in winter conditions
• Availability to work overtime and weekend hours when needed

• 3 months of previous cleaning, custodial, hospitality, or related experience

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Base rate: $17.00 per hour. Additional pay: $2.50 per hour for night hours worked (6:00 pm–6:00 am); $0.80 per hour for weekend hours worked; one‑and‑a‑half times base rate for hours worked on designated legal holidays.

Current UW‑Madison employees may be hired up to their current rate of compensation, based on qualifications.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, including generous paid time off, health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax‑advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard 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.

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