Custodian - University Housing

Custodian

University Housing Facilities is looking for Custodians to join our 1st and 2nd shift teams! We pride ourselves on providing great results for our customers and strive to be the place where everyone wants to work. Apply today!

Custodians at University Housing work together in teams to help keep spaces welcoming, safe, and clean for residents, staff, and guests. As a Custodian in University Housing you will:

• Communicate with residents and guests to address needs and service requests
• Complete work in occupied or vacant residence hall and dining spaces
• Demonstrate and role model exceptional customer service
• Promote and participate in a collaborative team environment
• Maintain and implement prescribed cleaning standards
• Provide support and assist as needed in the implementation of plans and procedures in the event of an emergency

Work Schedule:

• Multiple vacancies may be available
• 1st shift position(s):
  Typical schedule is 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts, for total of 40 hours per week. Some positions include scheduled shifts every other weekend. Some flexibility may be possible for scheduled days, work hours, and shift lengths.
• 2nd shift position(s):
  Typical schedule is 3:00pm-1:30am, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts, for a total of 40 hours per week, including rotating holidays and shifts every other weekend. Some flexibility may be possible for scheduled days and work hours.

Work schedule will be set with selected finalist(s) at time of offer. Schedule alterations as operations and position expectations demand.

University Housing Facilities provides a great work environment with supervisors who care about each individual on their team. As a part of UW-Madison, we also offer excellent UW benefits like competitive insurances and generous paid time off, professional development opportunities like Workplace English classes, and the State of Wisconsin retirement pension plan.

Department:
Division of University Housing, University Housing Facilities

Compensation: $17.51/hour with a competitive retirement and benefits package, including vacation, holidays, and paid time off. Benefits information can be found at  This is a full-time position.

University Staff also earn additional money when working at night (6:00pm to 6:00am) and on weekends (Saturday and Sunday). Additional $2.50/hour for nighttime work on weekdays, up to $2.50/hour for daytime weekend work, and up to $3.30/hour for nighttime weekend work.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Some University Housing Custodian positions may have additional requirements including:

• English proficiency with the ability to speak, read, write, and understand verbal instructions
• A valid driver's license, or a valid driver's license which meets UW Risk Management standards

How to Apply:

Please submit either a resume or a University Housing work history document within the online application system. We are only able to consider completed application materials submitted by the deadline date. The University Housing Work History document is available to download at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Interpretation is available during the interview process, if needed.

Candidates who apply for this position may be considered for other or future vacancies within this title, including those which may have a different work schedule and/or requirements from this vacancy.

Contact Information:

University Housing Human Resources, hrc.edu,

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See  for further information.

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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