Custodian - University Housing

Job Summary:

University Housing Facilities is looking for Custodians to join our 1st and 2nd Shift Teams!

Custodians at University Housing work together in teams to help keep spaces welcoming, safe and clean for residents, staff, and guests.

University Housing Facilities provides a great work environment with supervisors who care about each individual on their team. As a part of UW-Madison, we also offer excellent UW benefits like competitive insurances and generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, and the State of Wisconsin retirement pension plan.

We pride ourselves on providing great results for our customers and strive to be the place where everyone wants to work. Apply today!

Responsibilities:

Cleans facilities, removes waste and recycling, and monitors building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours. Ensures cleanliness, orderliness, and safety in assigned areas.

• 60% Utilizes basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables
• 5% Monitors and secures facility interior and exterior entrances and reports issues to appropriate entities
• 5% Maintains organization of supply areas and equipment, documents inventory, and requests additional supplies as needed
• 5% Documents and reports repairs, violations, and pest control needs
• 10% Maintains clean and clear walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice
• 10% Prepares, services, and/or maintains residence hall and dining facilities for residents and guests
• 5% Assists residents and guests with event setup and take down

Tasks:

• Provides support and assists as needed in the implementation of plans and procedures in the event of an emergency

• Communicates with residents and guests to address needs and service requests

• Completes work in occupied or vacant residence hall and dining spaces

• Demonstrates and role models exceptional customer service

• Promotes and participates in a collaborative team environment

• Maintains and implements prescribed cleaning standards

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Preferred

H.S. Diploma

Qualifications:

Preferred:

• 3 months of previous cleaning, custodial, hospitality, or related experience
• 6 months of previous continuous employment

Work Schedule:

Multiple vacancies may be available.

1st shift position(s): Typical schedule is 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts, for total of 40 hours per week. Some positions include scheduled shifts every other weekend. Some flexibility may be possible for scheduled days, work hours, and shift lengths.

2nd shift position(s): Typical schedule is 3:00pm-1:30am, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts, for a total of 40 hours per week, including rotating holidays and shifts every other weekend. Some flexibility may be possible for scheduled days and work hours.

Work schedule will be set with selected finalist(s) at time of offer. Schedule alterations as operations and position expectations demand.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

$17.00 HOURLY

Fixed

University Housing is also offering a $1,000 to $2,000 hiring bonus for this position!

Hourly wage is $17.00 per hour with a competitive retirement and benefits package, including insurance, vacation, holidays, and paid time off. This is a full-time appointment.

University Housing staff also earn additional money when working at night (6:00pm to 6:00am) and on weekends (Saturday and Sunday).

Additional $2.50 per hour for nighttime work on weekdays, up to $2.50 per hour for daytime weekend work, and up to $3.30 per hour for nighttime weekend work.

Current UW-Madison employees may be eligible to be hired up to their current rate of compensation, based on qualifications.

Additional Information:

A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalist(s).

Interpretation is available during the interview process, if needed.

Professional development opportunities (i.e., Workplace English classes) are available after passing probation.

Some University Housing Custodian positions may have additional requirements including:

• English proficiency with the ability to speak, read, write, and understand verbal instructions
• A valid driver's license, or a valid driver's license which meets UW Risk Management standards

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

University Housing may communicate with you about your application status using a text messaging service. To opt-out please reply "STOP" to text messages received or contact University Housing HR at hr@housing.wisc.edu or 608-262-2766. Message and data rates may apply.

How to Apply:

Please submit either a resume or a University Housing work history document within the online application system.

The University Housing Work History document is available to download at: https://www.housing.wisc.edu/jobs/career/

The deadline for assuring full consideration is August 21, 2024, however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled. Failure to submit complete application materials by this date will result in ineligibility for this position.

Candidates who apply for this position may be considered for other or future vacancies within this title, including those which may have a different work schedule and/or requirements from this vacancy.

Contact:

Jennifer Mcfarlin

hr@housing.wisc.edu

608-262-2766

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Custodian(FP019)

Department(s):

A85-UNIVERSITY HOUSING/RHF/OPERATIONS

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

302917-CP

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.