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UWM Union-1980, United States of America

Custodian.

FULL TIMEREMOTE$16–17/YR
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Custodian Job Category: University Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Custodian Job Duties: Student Union Custodians maintain a clean and safe environment within the Student Union facility. The UWM Student Union building traffics over 20,000 patrons daily and hosts 10,000+ events annually. The essential functions of this position include providing custodial services throughout the building including lounge spaces, restrooms, food service areas, and offices. Critical responsibilities include sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, auto scrubbing, and waxing floors; scrubbing walls and fixtures; emptying waste receptacles; replenishing supplies; shoveling snow; and performing other related cleaning duties. Custodians are front-line staff in critical snow and ice removal efforts to ensure campus safety. This becomes a primary responsibility during snowfall events. Hours for this position are 6am-2:30pm, Monday–Friday, which may change in accordance with operational need. The Student Union in Student Affairs is required to conduct Post-Offer Pre-Employment (POPE) physical screening on all selected candidates for Custodial positions. The test involves squatting, bending, reaching lifting, carrying, etc. of varying weights to simulate the physical demands you may experience while on the job. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening. Key Job Responsibilities: Maintains clean and clear walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice 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 Department: Student Union Compensation: $16.00-$17. (Final offer will be determined based on qualifications and experience) Required Qualifications: Experience in custodial, facilities, housekeeping, or commercial setting Ability to perform the physical requirements: prolonged standing and walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling Safely used custodial equipment, tools, and cleaning products Preferred Qualifications: At least 1 year of customer service and/or cleaning experience Previous experience working in a high traffic facility Experience cleaning commercial kitchens Floor cleaning and maintenance experience. Education: How to Apply: Interested applicants are required to apply online and submit a resume that addresses how their experience meets the qualifications of the position, a cover letter is preferred but not required. PLEASE NOTE: resumes and cover letters will need to be uploaded to the same area in the application. In instances where the Search and Screen is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications. Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified. Contact Information: For Questions please contract: Luke Messmann, HR Coordinator Reasonable Accommodations Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. 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 accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability. Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request. CBC and Reference Check Policy Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act) For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy. Employment Authorization In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 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. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 187 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. At UWM, we are committed to creating positive employee experiences, so our team members are able to thrive and excel in their work. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes toward the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information (Compensation figures are for example purposes only).
Pay
$16–17/yr
Where
UWM Union-1980, United States of America
Work
Remote
Type
Full time
Posted
1 Oct, 2026
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