CUSTODIAN

CUSTODIAN

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Position Number: 01417146, 01142475, 01182677, 01421598, 01417168, 00761433, 01408588, 00820613, 01402592, 01225779, 01430637, 01224045, 01455433, 01517098, 01304758, 00343073

Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)
UWM and Milwaukee have it all. Join the UWM family and the Milwaukee community and grow professionally and personally in your career and life. As the most diverse institution in the University of Wisconsin System, we’re a learning destination for nearly 26,000 students. First-generation college students arrive here straight from high school, or years later - after starting families, changing careers or serving in the military. We make learning accessible at every age, stage of life and location. At UWM, we all share the motivation to learn and to excel. We value unique perspectives and possess the talent and desire to nurture ideas that make a global impact. The comforts and connections of a major metropolitan city meet the resources and expertise of a world-class research institution at UW-Milwaukee.

Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Custodial Services Supervisor, this position is responsible for the performance of the required custodial/housekeeping duties for University Housing.

Custodians of University Housing are responsible for cleaning and maintaining safe environments within our residence halls. The custodians within University Housing have direct contact with the students in their living environments. During the summer months, the custodians turn over nearly 2,800 rooms within 1,200 suites. Suites have a variety of amenities ranging from full-size bathrooms, living rooms, and full-size kitchens. University Housing custodians provide cleaning services to office spaces, meeting rooms, event spaces, full-size laundry rooms, stairwells that rise up to 26 flights, 4 full-service restaurant operations kitchens, and fully furnished guest housing (i.e. “hotel”) rooms. Custodians may also be trained in forklift operation.

Workers in this position routinely lifts supplies and materials up to 50 pounds, walk steps, and perform repetitive motions in the performance of their duties.

First and second shift openings are currently available with a starting hourly rate of $15.00.

This position comes with a generous paid leave package including:

• Vacation: 13 days/year
• Observed Legal Holidays: Nine legal holidays are observed
• Personal Holiday: 4.5 days/year
• Sick Leave: 5 hours per paycheck, 130 hours (16.25 days) per year

A high-level overview of the benefits package (Health/Dental/Vision, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and Accident Insurance, Disability Insurance and Retirement Plans) offered to UW System Employees can be found HERE.

Minimum Qualifications

• Willingness to work one of the following three shifts:
  • 1st shift: Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm
  • 2nd shift: Monday through Friday from 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm
  • 2nd shift: Wednesday through Sunday from 12:00 pm (Noon) to 8:30 pm
  
  
  
• Ability to perform work outside in the heat or cold
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Willingness to clean public restrooms

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated customer service experience or previous experience as a custodian or janitor in a high traffic public building, residence, hospital, hotel or similar
• Experience cleaning restrooms and/or locker rooms
• Experience cleaning floors and carpets (including floor stripping, refinishing, sealing, using large carpet machine, or extractor)
• Experience cleaning commercial kitchens
• Experience with COVID-19 cleaning protocols
• Experience operating a forklift

Application Instructions
When referencing employment history and answering required questions about experience:

1. Please address your experience with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed above, answering each question with details including where you performed these duties and how long you’ve been performing them. Where it is unclear in your answer if you have experience with the qualification, it will be viewed as not having ANY experience.
2. Include email and phone numbers for three professional references (including the most recent direct supervisor). The reference list must contain at least one direct supervisor.
   
   

You may provide this information by typing directly into the application. You may also attach a cover letter and resume with your work history.

University Housing is required to conduct Post-Offer Pre-Employment screenings on all selected candidates for Custodial positions. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening.

This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of 10/03/2022. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by 10/03/2022. Applications submitted after 10/02/2022 may not be reviewed.

Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Legal Notices AA/EO Statement

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations

UWM 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 uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. 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

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM 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 and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Title and Total Compensation Project

The University of Wisconsin System is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in 2021. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/title-and-total-compensation-study/

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/35406


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