CUSTODIAN - UNIVERSITY HOUSING

Salary:

$17.00 HOURLY
Fixed
This is a full-time appointment. The hourly rate is $17.00 per hour and includes a competitive retirement and benefits package.

Job Summary:

Give yourself a raise and apply today! $17.00 per hour!

In addition to an increased starting rate, we're also offering a $1,000 to $2,000 hiring bonus for this position!

University Housing is looking for energetic individuals with excellent customer service skills to join our custodial teams! Custodians keep University Housing spaces safe and clean for residents, staff and guests. We are a fast-paced organization with high quality standards, and work with residents, students, staff and guests on the UW-Madison campus.

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:

- 3 months of previous cleaning, custodial, hospitality, or related experience within an academic, commercial or residential environment preferred.
- 6 months of previous continuous employment preferred.

COVID-19 Considerations:

UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086 . Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.

Work Schedule:

Multiple vacancies may be available. Schedule will be determined upon hire.
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Schedules for 1st shift positions are primarily 8 hour shifts, Monday through Friday, set between the hours of 7:30am - 4:30pm. Some flexibility may be available for different workdays, shift lengths, and/or start times. Schedule will be determined upon hire.

Schedule for 2nd shift positions is primarily 3:00pm - 1:30am, with 10 hour shifts on a two-week rotating schedule. Schedule will be determined upon hire.

Schedule alterations as operations and position expectations demand. Afterhours, holiday work, and weekend work may be required as scheduled and operationally needed.

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


Additional Information:

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

University Housing hires for various types of Custodian positions across the University of Wisconsin - Madison campus. Candidates and the hiring manager will talk further about the available positions, work schedules, and specific requirements of current openings at the interview stage.

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/.

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Candidates who apply for this position may be considered for other or future vacancies within University Housing, including those which may have a different work schedule from what is posted in this vacancy.

Contact:

Max Soderberg
maxwell.soderberg@housing.wisc.edu
608-263-7434
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

Custodian(FP019)

Department(s):

A850520-UNIVERSITY HOUSING/RHF/OPERATIONS

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

258781-CP



The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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 will require a criminal background check. It will 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 .

Applications Open: May 24 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jun 27 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time