Custodian - Facilities Management Continuous Pool
University Staff
Regular
Custodian
- Documents and reports repairs, violations, and pest control needs
- 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
- Monitors and secures facility interior and exterior entrances and reports issues to appropriate entities
- Maintains organization of supply areas and equipment, documents inventory, and requests additional supplies as needed
CUSTODIAN – ACADEMIC BUILDINGS
CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT
A BOUT THE JOB: CUSTODIAN
The UW-Stout Academic Custodial Team works to give students, staff, and visitors a great experience by keeping campus buildings clean and well-maintained. Custodial work follows best practices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Work Instructions (WIs). This position reports to the Custodial Supervisor and receives guidance and feedback from Custodial Leads and the Supervisor.
Typical shifts are:
1st Shift: 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
2nd Shift: 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Depending on the shift, night and weekend differential pay may apply to a position.
- Night Differential (80 cents) - additional pay for all hours worked on a regularly scheduled shift during the period between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
- Weekend Differential (80 cents) - additional pay for all hours worked between 12:01 a.m. on Saturday and 12:00 Midnight Sunday
Core Job Responsibilities
- Clean and maintain assigned areas following Stout Cleaning Standards and schedules
- Learn and perform all processes and procedures for Restorative cleaning in your area
- Use, clean, and care for custodial equipment properly
- Keep supply areas and equipment organized
- Keep walkways clear of trash, snow, and ice
- Track supplies and request more to keep proper inventory levels
- Report vandalism, pest issues, and items in need of repair,
- Monitors and secures facility interior and exterior entrances and reports issues to appropriate entities
- Work as a team with campus staff, co-workers, and supervisors
- Follow safety rules and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Follow SOPs and WIs for all tasks
- Provide quality service by working directly with students, staff, and visitors
- Be a helpful point of contact in the building
- Wear provided Facilities apparel and ID badge properly
- Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge/Skills and Abilities
Minimum
- Able to read English, speak, and talk with the public.
- Able to see clearly enough to read labels and identify objects up to 20 feet away in daylight.
- Willing to learn how to use cleaning products safely and correctly
- Willing to learn how to use, clean, and care for custodial equipment
- Willing to follow UW System, campus, and department work rules
- Willing to learn basic computer skills to fill out forms, read messages, and reply to emails
- Willing to carry and communicate using a company issued cell phone
- Open to giving and receiving feedback in a respectful and professional way
Physical Demands:
- Walking on flat and uneven surfaces
- Standing, stooping, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling
- Using spray bottles, mops, and other hand tools
- Reaching and wiping horizontal and vertical surfaces
- Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming
- Climbing ladders to reach 10’ ceiling to clean and/or change light bulbs
- Lifting or moving up to 50 lbs. alone or more with a team
- Kneeling and standing to clean or fix equipment
- Working outside in all Wisconsin seasons
Preferred
- Proven success using the Custodial Services Skills listed below
Custodial Services Skills (Required for All Custodial Staff)
Customer Service (Building Relationships)
- Works alone and with others to meet cleaning goals. Responds quickly and respectfully. Communicates clearly and kindly with people from different backgrounds.
Thinking and Learning Skills
- Uses tools like email, online forms, and SharePoint. Understands information, sees connections, and uses knowledge to improve work.
Personal Responsibility
- Takes responsibility for actions. Brings a positive attitude. Accepts feedback, listens, and asks questions when unsure.
Job Knowledge and Problem Solving
- Uses job skills to complete tasks. Thinks through problems, understands rules and different views, and makes smart choices. Acts professionally.
Leadership
- Meets goals, plans ahead, makes decisions, and supports others in a respectful and encouraging way.
Special Requirements Before Employment
- Must pass an Essential Job Function test (provided by employer)
- Must successfully complete a background check
- Must complete UW System Misconduct Reference Check Questions
TO APPLY
Go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs
Applicants will need to complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.
Required application materials :
Resume
This is a continual recruitment pool. As positions become available, applications will be screened.
**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.
It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.
If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all of the required application materials, please contact:
Alexandra Bates
Phone: 715-232-2438
Email: [email protected]
For job specific questions, please contact:
Bradley M. Kupczak
Phone: 715-232-2575
Email: [email protected]
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Guidelines to ensure consideration:
Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.
It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.
The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.
Employment is contingent upon the final candidate’s completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates’ professional references questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor.
Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.
In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
