Custodian

About the role

University Housing partners with students, colleagues, and families to provide secure and well-maintained communities that inspire discovery, reflection, and lifelong learning. University Housing builds an environment where connections are made, potential is realized, and lives are purposefully transformed.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned residence hall facility areas and remove waste and recyclables
• Monitors and secures residence hall 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

Requirements

• Some knowledge of standard cleaning procedures, chemicals, tools, products, and equipment used in providing custodial services
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals consistent with the duties of this position
• Good work habits, such as attendance, punctuality, accountability, thoroughness and resourcefulness
• Work independently and as part of a team environment and on collaborative efforts

Qualifications

Preferred:

• One (1) year of experience in custodial, maintenance or customer service-related field
• Valid driver's license

Special Requirements:

• The employee must pass the employer provided essential job function test
• Successful completion of a background check is required

Pay

Minimum starting salary of $15.00 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience. A six-month probationary period is required.

Application materials

Required application materials: Cover letter (address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications with specific examples from your work history) and Resume. Final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.

Complete applications received by end of day, Wednesday, September 16, are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after September 16 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, contact: Search Chair Justin Fults, Fultsju@uwstout.edu. For assistance with the online application process, contact: Search Coordinator Heather Knutson, knutsonh@uwstout.edu.