Custodian

Position Title:

Custodian

Job Category:
University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:
Custodian

Key

Job Responsibilities:

• Utilizes basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables
• Responds to facility emergency and hazardous situations, and escalates incidents according to established policies and procedures
• Schedules, monitors, and communicates with staff and assists with basic training
• Maintains clean and clear walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice
• Documents and reports repairs, violations, and pest control needs
• Maintains organization of supply areas and equipment, documents inventory, and requests additional supplies as needed
• Monitors and secures facility interior and exterior entrances and reports issues to appropriate entities

The Memorial Student Center is a place that helps students feel at home, dine, visit, get information, catch concerts, and connect with other students. It offers a variety of spaces for meetings, conferences, events, and studying.

The minimum starting salary is $15.00 per hour. The hourly rate for this position is negotiable based on experience and available budget. A six-month probation is required.

• Must be able to comprehend verbal and written instructions and prioritize non-routine situations.
• Willingness to learn and become proficient with standard cleaning procedures, chemicals, tools, products, and equipment used in providing custodial services.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals consistent with the position's duties.
• Excellent work habits, such as attendance, punctuality, accountability, thoroughness, and resourcefulness.
• Work independently and as part of a team environment, and on collaborative efforts.
• Willingness to learn basic computer skills.

• Required to pass the Essential Job Function Screening.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Required to clean up bodily fluids and blood borne pathogens.

The Universities of Wisconsin provides employees with benefits including a state retirement plan and other benefits.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies.

It is the policy to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability.