Custodian Lead - University Housing

Job Summary

University Housing Facilities is seeking Custodian Leads to help maintain safe and clean living spaces for students, staff, and guests. Custodian Leads provide leadership, coordinate tasks, train new staff, and ensure high standards of cleanliness and safety.

• Communicate with residents and guests to address needs and service requests.
• Complete work in occupied or vacant residential, common area, and dining spaces.
• Exhibit exceptional customer service and serve as a role model.
• Create, promote and participate in a collaborative team environment.
• Maintain and implement prescribed cleaning standards.
• Assist in emergency planning and execution of safety procedures.
• Communicate in English via radio, written instruction, and in person with staff and supervisors.
• Support resident move‑in/o‑out operations.
• Perform snow removal on community walkways and stairs.
• Monitor systems and staff performance.

First Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm (40hours/week).

Second Shift: 3:00pm–1:30am, 4days/week (40hours/week), rotating holidays and weekends.

Starting hourly wage $18.91 or higher based on qualifications, with a competitive retirement and benefits package including vacation, holidays, and paid time off. Night and weekend differentials apply as described in the job posting.

• English proficiency: spoken, read, written, and understand instructions.
• At least 6 months custodial/cleaning experience in academic, commercial, or related environment.

• Leadership experience.
• Valid driver’s license meeting UW Risk Management Standards.
• High school diploma preferred.

Submit a resume through the online application system. Attach all required documents in the single attachment field.

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.