Custodian (1st shift)

About the role

The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay invites dependable, team-focused individuals to join our facilities team as a 1st Shift Custodian, helping create a clean, safe, and welcoming campus that supports student success and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Utilizes basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables
• Maintains organization of supply areas and equipment, documents inventory, and requests additional supplies as needed
• Assists with furniture and equipment moves
• Contributes to seasonal snow and ice removal
• Performs routine maintenance tasks

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent at time of application
• Possession of or eligibility to obtain a valid drivers license upon appointment
• Basic Computer skills including the ability to use e-mail and internet
• Bilingual, preferably in Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or Oneida (preferred)
• Knowledge of the proper methods, materials, and equipment for a wide range of general custodian work
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as a vacuum cleaner or a floor scrubber
• Knowledge of basic safety precautions including the safe and proper use of toxic chemicals, and knowledge of heaving lifting methods to ensure safety
• Able to maintain high standards of cleanliness
• Able to tolerate temperature extremes when performing snow removal activities

Qualifications

• Physical abilities to lift 50 lbs. from the floor to waist occasionally
• Physical abilities to lift 30 lbs. from the floor to overhead occasionally
• Physical abilities to stand and walk continuously throughout an eight hour shift
• Able to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, move furniture, perform repetitive motions, overhead work, frequent stair and ladder climbing

Skills

Candidates who take pride in their work, embrace challenges, and value teamwork will find purpose and belonging in this important campus role.

Benefits

• Hourly wage of $17.00
• This position will earn an additional $0.80 per hour for all weekend hours worked, as well as for all hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
• This position is not exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Pay

Hourly wage of $17.00. This position will earn an additional $0.80 per hour for all weekend hours worked, as well as for all hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Schedule

Work hours for this position will be 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday on the Green Bay campus.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:
Human Resources
Phone: (920) 465-2390
Email: jobs@uwgb.edu