Custodian Lead

Custodian Lead (Continuous Recruitment)

Cleans institutional facilities, removes waste and recycling, and monitors building security to ensure cleanliness, orderliness, and safety in assigned areas. Leads the custodial work of others and responds to custodial emergencies.

UWO is now offering sign-on bonuses for new Custodial and Grounds employees! Recruitment Bonus of $1,000 ($500 for part-time) will be awarded after successful completion of 180-day Probation Period (6 month)! Retention Bonus of $1,000 ($500 for part-time) will be awarded after successful completion of 1-year Employment Anniversary!

Maintains organization of supply areas and equipment, documents inventory, and requests additional supplies as needed

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

Schedules, monitors, and communicates with staff and assists with basic training

Monitors and secures facility interior and exterior entrances and reports issues to appropriate entities

Responds to facility emergency and hazardous situations, and escalates incidents according to established policies and procedures

$16.50/hr

Strong attention to detail

Ability to assess workload, troubleshoot problems, and prioritize tasks

Strong customer service skills

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills

Ability to perform physical labor throughout work hours, including heavy lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, stooping, twisting and other motions with or without accommodation

Ability to work both independently and as a member of a custodial team

Ability to understand and utilize safety regulations to perform work in a safe manner at all times, utilizing safety and personal protective equipment

Ability to read/understand chemical labels/signs and/or pictures

Must pass a pre-work screen to ensure the ability to perform essential physical functions of the position with or without accommodations

Some assignments require the ability to obtain a WI Driver's License and authorization to drive a University vehicle upon hire

Employees are expected to be flexible in the performance of their job functions and to communicate respectfully with students, co-workers, supervisors and other University staff, may be asked to work hours in excess of the normal shift and after-hours call-ins, including occasional weekend and holiday hours

Ability to get a State of Wisconsin Driver's License

Prior custodial experience

Manage performance and productivity

Coach, train, and develop

Delegate and manage workflow

Resolve conflict and support team

Communicate and align with Management

High school diploma or equivalent

Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application:
Resume

* Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise, using specific examples from your work and education history. Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application. All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.

Note:

Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application, you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply, contact Human Resources at recruitment or .

Reasonable Accommodations

UWO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact hroffice or . This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWO is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWO will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request. CBC & Reference Check Policy All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education.

It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual…