The University of Wisconsin-Parkside currently has two vacancies for Custodians in Housing & Residence Life.

Members of the public and UW Parkside and UW System employees with expected continuous employment, Project and Limited Term Employees, are encouraged to apply.

These are full-time, non-represented, non-exempt positions. A six month permissive probation period will be required.

The position hours are:
 

• 1st shift M-F 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• 1st shift TU-SA 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

The Custodian working in the Department of Housing & Residence Life has the responsibilities of keeping the student rooms, bathrooms, and public areas of the residence halls and apartments clean and safe. Ensure proper sanitation of facilities. Shovel snow/ice as needed. Prepare rooms/buildings for academic year, University guests, and summer conference guests. Weekday, weekend, and some holiday work required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Hours of operation may change during the summer time. Occasional weekend work is required, especially during the summer months. Periodic holiday work is required. Custodians are required to relocate from building to building on a daily/weekly basis. Indoor and outdoor work is required.

 

85% A. Maintain the cleanliness of the residence halls and apartments, all furnishings inside and out.

1. Use power equipment and/or manually sweep and clean student rooms, bathrooms, office areas, conference rooms, laundry room, lobbies, hallways, lounges, stairwells, elevators, and miscellaneous rooms.
2. Collect and dispose of trash and recyclable materials
3. Replenish bathrooms supplies
4. Use power equipment to vacuum, steam clean, and/or shampoo floors and upholstered furniture.
5. Clean light fixtures and replaces bulbs
6. Wash windows (inside and out), walls, dry erase boards, tables, and stair handrails.
7. Clean and polish fixtures and furnishings.
8. Use power equipment and/or manually mop, strip, scrub, seal, and wax floors as required.
9. Maintain preparation and cleanliness of Guest Suites.
10. Pick up trash and debris from the grounds surrounding the residence halls and apartment buildings.
11. Clean, sweep, dust, and vacuum the Housing & Residence Life office weekly.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

5% B. Maintain custodial equipment and supply closets to insure smooth custodial operations.

1. Learn the operation of custodial equipment and periodically inspect for needed repair.
2. Report any needed repairs to the Housing & Residence Life office.
3. Maintain an orderly stock of supplies in the supply closet.

5% C. Prepare area for student living and summer conference guests/events.

1. Lift and/or transport furnishings (beds, desks, chairs, etc.) as necessary. Lift and/or move beds to create lofts or bunk beds as needed.
2. Clean rooms as students and guests depart, and in preparation for arrival.

5% D. Miscellaneous Duties.

1. Recognize routine problems and perform required routine maintenance.
2. Coordinate work schedule to fit into daily activity or assigned area and establish an approved routine.
3. Facilitate routine repair of custodial equipment.
4. Maintain accurate records and reports. Check University e-mail account daily.
5. Participate in periodic training workshops/sessions.
6. Remove snow and/or ice from sidewalks and steps to allow access to buildings (weekdays and weekends).
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Timeliness of meeting goals.
• Willingness to make suggestions and soundness of those suggestions.
• Willingness to accept supervisor's suggestions and/or directives.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work while being responsive to University personnel.
• Timely and effective communication of problems and opportunities. This includes the responsibility for identifying and communicating information of importance as soon as possible.
• Integrity in dealing with customers, students, parents, guests, vendors, employees, and management.
• Punctuality, attendance, effective use of time, and willingness to work overtime when necessary.
• Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Willingness to assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, move furniture, and work on feet for long periods of time.
• Ability to use basic computer applications including e-mail and MSWord.
• Willingness to accept supervisor's suggestions and/or directive's
• Aptitude to learn from oral instruction by listening and asking questions.
• Aptitude to learn functions and use of standard cleaning implements.
• Able to read work instructions and schedules, warning signs and instructions for equipment operation.
• Able to work within a team environment; including working well with other custodians, student workers, and members of the Housing & Residence Life team.
• Knowledge of proper methods, materials, and equipment used in a variety of building cleaning, sanitizing, and preservation work.
• Willingness to perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse, multicultural environment.
• Acceptable attitudes toward type of people encountered on the job.
• Ability to use a vacuum, broom, mop, window washing equipment, carpet cleaner, screwdriver, scrapper, and manual cleaning equipment.
• Ability to tolerate temperature extremes when performing snow/ice removal and waste/recyclable disposal.

• Responsible for Money, University Funds or Accounts which hold financial information?
  • No

Ergonomic Requirements:

• Frequent lifting and bending; including lifting & relocation of furniture and appliances.
• Must be able to lift at least 75 pounds.
• Walking between various parts of the building is required; walking from building to building regardless of weather is expected.
• Frequent back and forth motion of arms is required for vacuuming and cleaning.
• Frequent pushing and pulling of various sized carts with varying weight.
• Must be able to reach above head to clean high areas.
• Frequent up and down motion of the arms required for cleaning.
• Must be able to shovel and lift snow and chip away ice.

• Equipment used on the job: (Basic list; not all inclusive)
  • Tools: Vacuum, broom/mop, window washing equipment, shower/cleaning equipment, screwdriver, scrapper, hand cleaning equipment, kivak machine, carpet shampoo machine, computer, bucket, carts, dolly, ladder, shovel, ice pick/scrapper
  • Chemicals: Cleaning supplies, floor stripper and wax, carpet cleaning supplies

Required:

• High school graduate or successful completion of a recognized high school level General Education Development Test.

Preferred:

• Previous custodial experience.

Hourly rate will be $12.50/hour.
The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan.

 

Applications submitted by 11:59 PM on Friday, June 23, 2017 will have full consideration; position is open until filled.

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