Custodial

Custodial (Continuous Recruitment)

University Staff

Regular

Custodian

Custodians at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh perform individual and/or group custodial duties in academic and administrative buildings, residence halls and dining services, operate and maintain power equipment to include, but not limited to: vacuums (upright, backpack, tank, wet/dry, portable), shampooers (upholstery, extraction, bonneting), floor scrubbers, floor buffers, pressure washers, snow blowers and various accessories for the above machines, and are exposed to a variety of cleaning solutions and chemicals, and may come in contact with blood-borne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials.

Training is provided in department standards, the proper cleaning methods, equipment operation and the use of safety procedures and protective equipment. Duties include, but are not limited to, cleaning of bathrooms and showers, lobbies, entrances, elevators, lodging rooms, classrooms, offices, hallways, stairwells, landings, pool area, gyms, handball courts, weight rooms, locker rooms, meeting rooms, pre-function areas, etc.

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!

Universities of Wisconsin also offers an extremely competitive benefits package for 2026 that includes:

• Health plans starting at $45 per month.
• Vacation starting at 104 hours per year (prorated for start date).
• 36 hours of personal holiday, and 9 legal holidays (prorated for start date).
• 5 hours of sick leave earned per biweekly pay period (130 hours per calendar year).
• Paid parental leave after six months of continuous employment.
• Wisconsin Retirement System (pension) with 7.2% employer contribution for 2026.

All employment benefits are subject to change. A full list of current benefits and eligibility requirements can be found on our website.

• 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
• 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

Custodial

$15.00/hr

• Education Requirement:
  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention todetail
• Ability toassess 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 motionswith or without accommodation
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a custodialteam
• 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/orpictures
• Must pass a pre-work screen to ensure the ability to perform essential physical functions of the position with or…