University Center Lead Custodian

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Position Title:
University Center Lead Custodian

Job Category:
University Staff

Employment Type:
Regular

Job Profile:
Custodian Lead

Job Duties:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Facility Operations Supervisor, the University Center Lead Custodian cleans, removes waste and recycling, and monitors building’s appearance. Ensures cleanliness, orderliness, and safety in assigned areas along with any special cleaning projects. Works with the student custodians to guide the custodial work of the day. Manage cleaning projects during breaks. Make recommendations for new processes, procedures, and equipment for the needs of the University Center and University Center Proper areas. Leads the custodial work of others and responds to custodial emergencies.

Typical Schedule is Monday – Friday 11:00 AM- 7:00 PM. Occasional nights and weekends may be required depending on building needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilizes basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables
• 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
• 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
• Assists with the schedules, monitors staff on shift, and communicates with staff and assists with basic training
• Responds to facility emergencies and hazardous situations, and escalates incidents according to established policies and procedures
• Maintain sanitary conditions in hallways and lounge areas daily
• Maintain lobby and entryways daily
• Cleaning during semester and summer breaks
• Documents and reports repairs, violations, and pest control needs
• Performs other duties as assigned

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Utilizes basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables

• 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

• Schedules, monitors, and communicates with staff and assists with basic training

• 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

Department:

University Center

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Successfully complete a post offer employment essential job function screening test

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in custodial work

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to apply online at Career Opportunities. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:

• Resume
• Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)

Inquiries should be addressed to:
Henry Walling

Search Chair

henry.walling@uwrf.edu

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before March 15, 2025.

The pay rate is $18 an hour. A shift differential of $0.80 per hour is applied to hours between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am.

The selected candidate must be able to pass a post-offer employment test.

A six-month probationary period is required.

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to:
https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguideus.pdf

UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-4941.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

Title IX Notice

As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF’s Title IX Coordinator at titleix@uwrf.edu; the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see students.uwrf.edu/titleix.

Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you, your most recent employer, and all previous Universities of Wisconsin institutions and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at www.uwrf.edu/police/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy.

Reasonable Accommodations

UW-River Falls provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying because of a disability, contact hr@uwrf.edu or 715-425-3518.

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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.

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