"Custodian Leads (2 Openings) - Facilities Planning and Management"

Job Details

Position Title: Custodian Leads (2 Openings) - Facilities Planning and Management

Job Category: University Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Custodian Lead

Department: Facilities Planning and Management

Job Duties

The Facilities Planning & Management Department in the Division of Finance and Administrative Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks two Custodian Leads (FP020).

These positions are responsible for providing custodial lead work and equipment repair services for Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) in the academic buildings. The Custodian Lead guides the work of a crew of Custodians, temporary employees (USTEs), and student workers. The incumbent works under the direction of the Custodial Services Assistant Supervisor or Custodial Program Manager.

The lead worker assists the assistant supervisors in developing custodial objectives designed to meet the needs of building occupants and the tasks required to achieve these objectives.

The Custodian Lead must practice exemplary behavior when working with customers and fellow staff members. The person holding this position must possess a valid driver's license and qualify for state vehicle operation. The position is designated at level 1 for risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

The incumbent will be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills.

These are first-shift positions with the normal working hours of Monday-Friday 5:00 am-1:00 pm.

Key Job Responsibilities

A. Provide lead work and custodial support for FP&M custodial operations
A1. Establish and maintain good working relationships with custodial personnel and with all other people using FP&M buildings.
A2. Assist assigned custodians with project and routine work.
A3. Check attendance daily and arrange housekeeping coverage for unanticipated absences.
A4. Make frequent rounds checking progress and quality of housekeeping services being performed
A5. Provide initial and ongoing instructions to employees on proper housekeeping methods and procedures and the safe use of equipment and chemicals.
A6. Keep abreast of new procedures, products, and equipment, and pass the information on to others.
A7. Enlist the help of the supervisors in addressing any ongoing concerns regarding work assignments, progress, or performance.
A8. Lock and unlock buildings as required.

B. Perform custodial work.
B1. Perform custodial work in assigned areas as directed.
B2. Perform other custodial duties when requested by customers, assistant supervisors, or self-generated.
B3. Fill in for academic zone absences, scheduled and unscheduled, when required.
B4. Coordinate housekeeping coverage for all academic buildings with other Custodian Leads and Assistant Supervisors.
B5. Participate in scheduled and/or emergency overtime work in various campus buildings.

C. Perform laundry duties
C1. Collect laundry from the zone buildings
C2. Wash and dry laundry per instructions pertinent to the type of laundry.
C3. Remove and replace worn cleaning rags as appropriate for each building.
C4. Deliver clean laundry to zone buildings.
C5. Perform scheduled maintenance and incidental repairs of laundry equipment.

D. Repair and maintenance of Custodial Equipment
D1. Perform routine maintenance PMs on custodial equipment.
D2. Order and maintain shop supplies and repair parts as needed. Get repair parts from University Stores if available.
D3. Report findings of any anomalies and repairs to the assistant supervisor for entry into TMA record-keeping system.
D4. Pick up and deliver equipment back to the original location.
D5. Check, test, and maintain electrolyte levels of batteries.
D6. Maintain shop & work areas in clean and safe conditions.

E. Perform miscellaneous tasks within the academic zone, as directed.
E1. Respond to trouble calls of both a custodial and maintenance nature in academic buildings during and after normal business hours.
E2. Coordinate and perform bulbs and other recycling as necessary.
E3. Coordinate academic zone custodial snow removal efforts with other Custodian Leads and participate in zone snow and ice removal efforts.
E4. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

This description attempts to indicate the kinds and types of responsibilities given to this position and shall not be construed as defining all specific duties and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of supervisors to assign, direct, and monitor the work of their employees. Statements of employee duties are not intended to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of responsibility.

Compensation

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting hourly wage within a range of $18/hr - $19/hr.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.

Required Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma
• Prior experience performing custodial activities, housekeeping or facilities maintenance in a professional setting
• Ability to attain UW System driver authorization within first week of employment Driver Authorization

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to provide lead work, instruction and administrative support for FP&M Zone custodial crew
• Ability to perform a variety of daily, periodic, and seasonal duties
• Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers, staff, and students
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Ability to independently organize and prioritize workload
• Knowledge of commercial cleaning methods, cleaning solutions, equipment, and materials
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to be authorized to drive a state vehicle
• Knowledge of custodial equipment and effective repair methods of the same
• Knowledge of wet cell batteries and the maintenance of the same
• Ability to work with various hand and powered tools
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills

How to Apply

Applications received by January 4, 2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Name and contact information for three professional references