- 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
Department:
Facilities, Planning and Management is committed to promoting
respect and civility in the workplace. Our staff serves as role
models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with
customers, fellow faculty and staff members, students, and
visitors. The mission of the department is to provide a safe,
sustainable, and accessible physical environment that supports
learning, research, working, living, and recreation. The
organization supports the academic and strategic objectives of the
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with commitment and pride in
everything they do.
Compensation:
$16.32 an hour
Required Qualifications:
- General knowledge of cleaning
- Ability to move furniture
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous cleaning experience in a college or university
setting.
- Documented experience using scrubbing machines
- Documented experiencing using buffing machines
- Documented experience using carpet cleaning machines
- Possess a valid Wisconsin Driver's license (or other such valid
operator's permit recognized by the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation) and be able to meet or exceed the minimum
requirements for driving on state business as detailed here:
https://uwm.edu/risk-management/drivers/
- Availability to be on-call (generally scheduled in
advance).
- High school diploma or equivalent
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are required to apply online and
provide a
resume addressing your professional level work experience as it
relates to all required and preferred qualifications.
Candidates who have been interviewed for a Custodian vacancy in the
Facilities Planning and Management Department within the previous
six months, will not go through a new interview process. Their
previous interview results will be reused for new vacancies for
which they are being considered. In the event a candidate is named
a finalist for the position, they will be notified that their
previous interview results are being reviewed and the eventual
outcome of the selection process.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to
ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they
meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not
meeting such qualifications. Additional documents submitted aside
from a resume will not be reviewed.
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. Finance & Administrative
Affairs is required to conduct Post-Offer Pre-Employment screenings
on the selected candidate for this role. Employment is contingent
upon successfully passing the screening.
This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be
legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of
hire. Selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to
work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon
hire.
This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of
08/03/2026. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted
by 08/02/2026. Applications submitted after 08/03/2026 may not be
reviewed.
Contact Information:
Questions can be sent to Emily Jensen (
eejensen@uwm.edu)
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.
To apply, visit https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Milwaukee/job/Milwaukee-WI/Custodian_JR10013137.
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