Custodian
Job in
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 53244, USA
Listed on 2026-07-22
Listing for:
University of Wisconsin Colleges
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-22
Job specializations:
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Facility Maintenance, Cleaning Services, Janitor, Building Maintenance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Onsite locations:
Milwaukee, WItime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
JR##
*** Current Employees:
If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.***##
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* Position Title:
** Custodian##
** Job Category:
** University Staff##
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* Employment Type:
** Regular##
** Job Profile:
** Custodian##
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* Job Duties:
** Under the direction and working in concert with the Environmental Services Supervisor, and custodian lead, the custodian cleans facilities, removes waste and recycling, and monitors building security and safety by performing such tasks as unlocking/locking entrance doors. Takes initiative and direct action to ensure cleanliness, orderliness, and safety in assigned areas.##
** Hours of Operation:
*** 1st Shift (full time) - 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday – Friday
* 2nd Shift (full time) - 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM Monday – Friday
* 3rd Shift (full time) - 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM Monday - Friday
* This position is not eligible for hybrid work and requires 100% onsite work.*##
** Key
Job Responsibilities:
*** Documents and reports repairs, violations, and pest control needs
* Maintains clean and clear walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice
* Utilizes basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables
* Monitors and secures facility interior and exterior entrances and reports issues to appropriate entities
* Maintains organization of supply areas and equipment, documents inventory, and requests additional supplies as needed##
** Department:
** Facilities, Planning and Management is committed to promoting respect and civility in the workplace. Our staff serves as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with customers, fellow faculty and staff members, students, and visitors. The mission of the department is to provide a safe, sustainable, and accessible physical environment that supports learning, research, working, living, and recreation. The organization supports the academic and strategic objectives of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with commitment and pride in everything they do.##
** Compensation:**$16.32 an hour##
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* Required Qualifications:
*** General knowledge of cleaning
* Ability to move furniture##
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* Preferred Qualifications:
*** Previous cleaning experience in a college or university setting.
* Documented experience using scrubbing machines
* Documented experiencing using buffing machines
* Documented experience using carpet cleaning machines
* Possess a valid Wisconsin Driver’s license (or other such valid operator’s permit recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation) and be able to meet or exceed the minimum requirements for driving on state business as detailed here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
* Availability to be on-call (generally scheduled in advance).
* High school diploma or equivalent##
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* How to Apply:
** Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide a resume addressing your professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications.
* Candidates who have been interviewed for a Custodian vacancy in the Facilities Planning and Management Department within the previous six months, will not go through a new interview process. Their previous interview results will be reused for new vacancies for which they are being considered. In the event a candidate is named a finalist for the position, they will be notified that their previous interview results are being reviewed and the eventual outcome of the selection process.
* In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications. Additional documents submitted aside from a resume will not be reviewed.
Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior…
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