Custodian - University Housing

Job Summary

University Housing Facilities is looking for Custodians to join our 1st and 2nd shift teams! We pride ourselves on providing great results for our customers and strive to be the place where everyone wants to work. Apply today!

Custodians at University Housing work together in teams to help keep spaces welcoming, safe, and clean for residents, staff, and guests. As a Custodian in University Housing you will:

• Communicate with residents and guests to address needs and service requests
• Complete work in occupied or vacant residence hall and dining spaces
• Demonstrate and role model exceptional customer service
• Promote and participate in a collaborative team environment
• Maintain and implement prescribed cleaning standards
• Provide support and assist as needed in the implementation of plans and procedures in the event of an emergency

Work Schedule

• Multiple vacancies may be available
• 1st shift position(s): Typical schedule is 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts, for total of 40 hours per week. Some positions include scheduled shifts every other weekend. Some flexibility may be possible for scheduled days, work hours, and shift lengths.
• 2nd shift position(s): Typical schedule is 3:00pm-1:30am, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts, for a total of 40 hours per week, including rotating holidays and shifts every other weekend. Some flexibility may be possible for scheduled days and work hours.

Work schedule will be set with selected finalist(s) at time of offer. Schedule alterations as operations and position expectations demand.

University Housing Facilities provides a great work environment with supervisors who care about each individual on their team. As a part of UW-Madison, we also offer excellent UW benefits like competitive insurances and generous paid time off, professional development opportunities like Workplace English classes, and the State of Wisconsin retirement pension plan.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Prepares, services, and/or maintains residence hall and dining facilities for residents and guests
• Monitors and secures facility interior and exterior entrances and reports issues to appropriate entities
• Assists residents and guests with event setup and take down
• Utilizes basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables
• Documents and reports repairs, violations, and pest control needs
• Maintains organization of supply areas and equipment, documents inventory, and requests additional supplies as needed
• Maintains clean and clear walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice

Department

Division of University Housing, University Housing Facilities

Housing Facilities is part of the Division of University Housing at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Our team is responsible for the full spectrum of two distinct facilities operations, which include housekeeping, mechanical maintenance, infrastructure repairs and renewal, and long‑term capital planning, for both undergraduate students and graduate students and their families living with us. As a student service organization, Housing Facilities advances the university’s mission by delivering safe, well-maintained living and learning environments.

The Residence Halls, consisting of 30 buildings and 2 million square feet, houses approximately 8,000 undergraduate students during the academic year and welcomes more than 18,000 conference and program guests each summer. In addition to living spaces, our operations support a wide range of programs and functions, including classrooms, office spaces, dining and culinary operations, marketplace venues, meeting rooms, and event spaces.

University Apartments provides housing to an average of 2,500 residents in 1,240 apartments, serving a diverse community of graduate students, staff, and their families. The University Apartments community is located on over 80 acres of greenspace and also includes a large community center with a Housing-operated licensed early childhood education program.

While most of our front-line staff and supervisors are hired with a primary unit location to serve residents and guests, specific to their role, our facilities team is committed to remaining flexible enough to support each other and our operations as needed throughout the year.

Compensation

$17.00/hour with a competitive retirement and benefits package, including vacation, holidays, and paid time off. Benefits information can be found at https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/. This is a full-time position.

University Staff also earn additional money when working at night (6:00pm to 6:00am) and on weekends (Saturday and Sunday). Additional $2.50/hour for nighttime work on weekdays, up to $2.50/hour for daytime weekend work, and up to $3.30/hour for nighttime weekend work.

Current UW-Madison employees may be eligible to be hired up to their current rate of compensation, based on qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 months of previous cleaning, custodial, hospitality, or related experience
• 6 months of previous continuous employment

Some University Housing Custodian positions may have additional requirements including:

• English proficiency with the ability to speak, read, write, and understand verbal instructions
• A valid driver's license, or a valid driver's license which meets UW Risk Management standards

How to Apply

Please submit either a resume or a University Housing work history document within the online application system. We are only able to consider completed application materials submitted by the deadline date. The University Housing Work History document is available to download at: https://www.housing.wisc.edu/jobs/career/.

Interpretation is available during the interview process, if needed.

Candidates who apply for this position may be considered for other or future vacancies within this title, including those which may have a different work schedule and/or requirements from this vacancy.

Additional Information

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial criminal background check to be eligible for employment and then every four years thereafter.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

University Housing may communicate with you about your application status using a text messaging service. To opt-out please reply "STOP" to text messages received or contact University Housing HR at hr@housing.wisc.edu or 608-262-2766. Message and data rates may apply.

Contact Information

University Housing Human Resources, hr@housing.wisc.edu, 608-262-2766