Custodian - University Housing Custodial Services - Multiple Openings

About the role

Join our team as a Residence Hall Custodian and play a key role in creating clean, safe, and welcoming environments where students live, learn, and engage every day. The work you do helps create an environment where students feel comfortable and supported. This position reports to the Custodial Services Supervisor and may work under the guidance of a Custodian Lead.

What You'll Do

• Maintain clean, safe, and welcoming common areas, restrooms, lounges, and hallways
• Support a positive residential experience for hundreds of students
• Complete routine cleaning tasks and respond to custodial needs as they arise
• Work both independently and as part of a supportive facilities team
• Help create a space students are proud to call home

Responsibilities

• Clean restrooms, shower and locker rooms, and common areas
• Empty wastebaskets and remove trash from buildings
• Replenish supplies as necessary
• Vacuum and spot-clean carpet
• Sweep and/or dust mop floors; wet mop or machine scrub floors
• Clean hallways, stairwells, and drinking fountains
• Maintain exterior spaces including entryways, walk-off mats, ash urns, and recycling centers
• Wash walls, ceilings, inside windows, and entrance glass
• Replace bulbs, clean light fixtures and diffusers
• Maintain clean and clear walkways free of debris, litter, snow, and ice
• Monitor and secure facility interior and exterior entrances; report issues to appropriate entities
• Maintain organization of supply areas and equipment; document inventory; request additional supplies as needed
• Document and report repairs, violations, and pest control needs
• Clean and maintain equipment and storage areas
• Move furniture, equipment, and supplies as required
• Provide snow removal from building entrances, surrounding sidewalks, and recycling areas; salt areas as needed
• Strip and refinish floor surfaces as needed
• Shampoo all carpeted areas and clean entry mats
• Drive University vehicles if authorized
• Function as a member of a team in special custodial projects
• Function as a team member in problem solving for custodial and other areas
• Assist other department/employees as required
• This position participates in the University Housing - Facilities Custodial overtime functions

Requirements

• Regular attendance is an essential function of the job
• Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers, staff, and students
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds
• Independently organize and prioritize workload
• Knowledge of commercial cleaning methods, cleaning solutions and agents, and cleaning equipment and materials
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. correctly and safely
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to tolerate exposure to disinfectants, cleaning solutions, dust, odors, extreme temperatures, noise, heights, and slippery surfaces
• Ability to climb step ladder and stairs
• This position is designated at Level 1 for risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens
• All established safety rules and regulations must be followed and personal protective equipment must be worn when performing job duties requiring its use
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term; UW-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma (preferred)

Pay

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting hourly wage of $17.00/hr.