Custodian Lead - 2nd Shift

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Job Category: University Staff
Employment Type: Regular
Job Profile: Custodian Lead

Job Duties: 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 2:30 PM – 11 PM 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

• 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

$19–$21 per hour

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.

Submit your application through the UWM Job Board by the deadline of July 9, 2026. Only online applications are accepted.

Luke Messmann, HR Coordinator
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.