"Custodian Lead - 2Nd Shift"

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Custodian Lead - 2Nd Shift
Milwaukee, WI
JR10004607

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Position Title: Custodian Lead - 2nd Shift

Job Category: University Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Custodian Lead

Job Duties: Under the direction of a Custodial Services Supervisor, this position facilitates work performed by a staff of custodians. The Custodian Lead will implement work plans, check work performed, and assist with training and instruction on proper cleaning methods and safe operation of all equipment.

Hours for this position are 2:30PM - 11:00PM Monday - Friday, which may change in accordance with operational need.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Monitors and secures facility interior and exterior entrances and reports issues to appropriate entities
• Responds to facility emergency and hazardous situations, and escalates incidents according to established policies and procedures
• 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
• Utilizes basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables
• Schedules, monitors, and communicates with staff and assists with basic training

Department: UWM Student Union

Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Required Qualifications:

• Customer service experience
• Experience using and maintaining custodial cleaning tools: carpet cleaners, auto scrubbers, all types of rotary scrubbers, washing machines
• Ability to move furniture
• Ability to stand/walk 8 hours per day
• Lift 10 pounds frequently and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Custodial supervision or leadership experience in an office or school setting
• Availability to work weekend shifts on an as-needed basis

Preferred Qualifications:

• One or more years leadership or supervision in a high traffic facility

How to Apply: Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide the following: Resume. Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate's application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications. To ensure consideration, please submit your application by October 19, 2025.

Contact Information: Frederick Smith, 414-251-6939, smit3343@uwm.edu