Custodian Lead (2nd Shift)

About the role

At the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, higher education should be accessible to all in Northeast Wisconsin who want to learn, and our physical campus environment is foundational to that promise. As a Custodial Lead Worker, you will help us Build Community by ensuring our classrooms, public spaces, and facilities remain clean, safe, and welcoming for every student, faculty member, and visitor. Living our shared spirit of Together, We Rise, this position allows you to take genuine pride in maintaining our physical spaces while Expressing Gratitude for the vibrant community we serve every day. Working Monday through Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. under the direction of the Custodial Services Supervisor, you will Empower Success across the evening shift by leading by example, training team members, coordinating daily assignments, and maintaining high operational standards. Whether executing complex floor refinishing, setting up for major campus events, or handling urgent cleanup needs, you will Advance Fearlessly—adapting quickly to real-time challenges, prioritizing safety, and ensuring clear communication across the facilities team.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables
• Responds to facility emergency and hazardous situations, and escalates incidents according to established policies and procedures
• Schedules, monitors, and communicates with staff and assists with basic training
• 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

Compensation

Hourly pay of $18.58. This position will earn an additional $0.80 per hour for all weekend hours worked, as well as for all hours worked between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. This position is not exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual, preferably in Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or Oneida
• 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
• Must have the ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness
• Ability to tolerate temperature extremes when performing snow removal activities

Physical 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
• Ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, move furniture, perform repetitive motions, overhead work, frequent stair and ladder climbing

Conditions of Appointment

Position is a full-time University Staff appointment. The work hours for this position will be 3:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m., Monday through Friday on the Green Bay campus. A criminal conviction investigation and pre-work screen examination will be conducted on the finalist(s). In addition, if the final selected candidate has prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct will be completed. A six-month probationary period is required for this position. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record. The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 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.

Benefits

• Several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family
• Dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) with employer contributions beginning immediately and full vesting after 5 years of service
• Supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation
• 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually and paid parental leave
• 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type

Application Deadline

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, August 16, 2026.

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

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