Custodian

About the role

The Division of Student Affairs' mission is to enhance and support students' learning experience at UW-La Crosse. The division oversees various departments including the Campus Child Center, Counseling and Testing, Student Health Center, Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports, Residence Life, Student Life, University Centers, and the Vice Chancellor & Dean of Students office. The custodian position supports these efforts by ensuring facilities are clean and ready for student activities.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables
• Maintains clean and clear walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice
• Documents and reports repairs, violations, and pest control needs
• Maintains organization of supply areas and equipment, documents inventory, and requests additional supplies as needed
• Monitors and secures facility interior and exterior entrances and reports issues to appropriate entities
• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges for trash removal from the buildings and also snow and ice removal from entrances
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Ability to work with hands and arms above shoulder level; requires considerable movement of the arms, twisting and bending of the back
• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit to perform essential job functions for the duration of the shift
• Ability to observe and react to hazards and changing conditions in the work environment
• Ability to read work instructions and schedules, warning signs, and labels
• Ability to retain and carry out multiple work assignments
• Knowledge of basic safety precautions including use of caustic and toxic chemicals, methods of lifting heavy objects, safe work clothing and coverings, and the use of personal protection equipment
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as industrial vacuum cleaners and carpet extractors, and electric floor buffers

Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Ability to repeatedly push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, and climb ladders
• Ability to work with hands and arms above shoulder level; requires considerable movement of the arms, twisting and bending of the back
• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges for trash removal from the buildings and also snow and ice removal from entrances
• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit to perform essential job functions for the duration of the shift
• Ability to observe and react to hazards and changing conditions in the work environment
• Ability to read work instructions and schedules, warning signs, and labels
• Ability to retain and carry out multiple work assignments
• Knowledge of basic safety precautions including use of caustic and toxic chemicals, methods of lifting heavy objects, safe work clothing and coverings, and the use of personal protection equipment
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as industrial vacuum cleaners and carpet extractors, and electric floor buffers

Qualifications

• Prior custodial experience
• Experience with event set-ups

Skills

• Basic cleaning and maintenance skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail
• Physical stamina and strength

Benefits

This position offers a competitive compensation package including:

• Paid vacation for 12-month positions
• Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage
• Paid holidays and paid sick days
• After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career

Pay

$18/hour

Schedule

Monday through Friday from 6am to 2:30pm in the Whiteney Center. Weekend, nights and/or holiday hours may be required for some positions.

The review of applications starts on July 20, 2026. Applications received on or before July 20th are prioritized and review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled.

Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus.

UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 608-785-8013.