Custodian
Position Is Open Until Filled

The custodian 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.

Job responsibilities include:

• Utilizes basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables
• Monitors and secures facility interior and exterior entrances and reports issues to appropriate entities
• Maintains organization of supply areas and equipment, documents inventory, and requests additional supplies as needed
• Documents and reports repairs, violations, and pest control needs
• Maintains clean and clear walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice

This is an entry level position. Preferred qualifications include:

• Education - H.S. Diploma
• Demonstrated experience with basic cleaning and disinfecting best practices
• Demonstrated experience with the use of custodial cleaning equipment
• Demonstrated experience with the use of snow removal equipment

Physical Demands of the Job:

• Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods (up to 8 hours or more).
• Capability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach overhead, and climb ladders or stairs as needed.
• Strength to push or pull equipment, carts, or furniture weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity to operate cleaning tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Tolerance for working in varying environmental conditions, including exposure to dust, odors, chemicals, and temperature extremes.
• Capacity to perform tasks requiring fine motor skills and attention to detail, such as scrubbing, wiping, or assembling small components.
• Ability to maintain a steady work pace while performing physically demanding tasks.
• Visual acuity to detect cleanliness and safety hazards in workspaces.

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan. 

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/

Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/benefits-estimator/  

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance you may contact Human Resources at (262) 595-2204. Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:

External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: Submit application materials

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents:

• Resume
• Names and contact information for 3 professional references

Review of Applications

Applications received by 1/1/2025 are ensured full consideration. Position open until filled.

You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee. 

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.

In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.

UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO 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. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual’s disability.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available here. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.

Transcripts will be required upon hire.