"Custodian"

Job Details

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Position Title: Custodian

Job Category: University Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Custodian

Job Duties:

Clean res hall bathrooms, kitchens, common areas, hallways, lounges, laundry rooms and stairwells. Remove snow from entry areas. Remove trash from building areas.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• 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
• Utilizes basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables
• Maintains clean and clear walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice

Department:

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.

Compensation:

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

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience in custodial, maintenance or customer service-related field

How to Apply:

Complete applications received by end of day, January 18, 2026, are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after January 18, 2026, may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

Required application materials:

• Cover letter (* See below)
• Resume

*All 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.*

Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

Contact Information:

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:

Search Chair: Justin Fults
Email: Fultsju@uwstout.edu

If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact:

Search Coordinator: Heather Knutson
Email: knutsonh@uwstout.edu