Custodian - Main Campus

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Position Title:

Custodian
- Main Campus

University Staff

Regular

Custodian

The primary goals of this position are manual work directly associated with the completion of a variety of tasks as identified in the examples of listed work activities, to provide support to Facility Services and the University campus through various miscellaneous activities, as directed, and work as performed under guidance of a Custodial Lead or Custodial Supervisor.

Shift: Monday – Friday, hours may vary. Some weekend work required.

Full position description is available upon request.

• Maintains organization of supply areas and equipment, documents inventory, and requests additional supplies as needed
• 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
• Monitors and secures facility interior and exterior entrances and reports issues to appropriate entities

Facility Services
- Custodial

$15/hour

• Physical strength and stamina to perform required work – able to bend, stoop, kneel, move furniture and work on feet for long periods of time
• Respect for and trustworthy behavior with public and private property
• Ability to accept and follow supervisory direction
• Knowledge of basic safety precautions including use of caustic and toxic chemicals, methods of lifting heavy objects, and safe work clothing and coverings
• Willingness to perform repetitive tasks - takes pride in doing a good job
• Aptitude to learn from verbal instructions by listening and asking questions
• Able to learn, function, and use standard cleaning implements and tools
  
  Pleasant, welcoming behavior and attitude toward public, co-workers, students, faculty, staff, etc.
• Able to read work instructions and schedules; warning signs and instructions for operation and care of equipment

• Prior cleaning experience
• Team cleaning experience

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.