Custodian Lead - 2nd Shift

Custodian Lead - 2nd Shift

Under the direction of a Custodial Services Supervisor, this position facilitates work performed by a staff of custodians. The Custodian Lead will implement work plans, check work performed, and assist with training and instruction on proper cleaning methods and safe operation of all equipment. Hours for this position are 2:30PM – 11PM Monday – Friday, which may change in accordance with operational need.

• Documents and reports repairs, violations, and pest control needs
• Maintains organization of supply areas and equipment, documents inventory, and requests additional supplies as needed
• Responds to facility emergency and hazardous situations, and escalates incidents according to established policies and procedures
• Monitors and secures facility interior and exterior entrances and reports issues to appropriate entities
• Schedules, monitors, and communicates with staff and assists with basic training
• 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

Compensation: $19 -$21/hour

• Customer service experience
• Experience using and maintaining custodial cleaning tools: carpet cleaners, auto scrubbers, all types of rotary scrubbers, washing machines
• Ability to move furniture
• Ability to stand/walk 8 hours per day
• Lift 10 pounds frequently and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Custodial supervision or leadership experience in an office or school setting
• Availability to work weekend shifts on an as-needed basis

• One or more years leadership or supervision in a high traffic facility
How to Apply:

A cover letter that specifically addresses how the applicant's skills, knowledge, abilities, and previous work experience meet the posted required and preferred qualifications of this job is optional but strongly preferred.

In instances where the search and screen committee is unable to find evidence of an applicant's skills, knowledge, abilities and experience related to the required and preferred qualifications, they will be evaluated as not having those qualifications.

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool.

The UWM Student Union is required to conduct Post-Offer Pre-Employment screenings on all selected candidates for facility services related positions. Employment is contingent on successfully passing the screening.

UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.

This is an Evergreen recruitment with an initial review date of 07/10/2026. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by 07/09/2026. Applications submitted after 07/09/2026 may not be reviewed.

Contact Information:

For questions please reach out to:

Luke Messmann

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HR Coordinator