Custodial (Continuous Recruitment)

Universities of Wisconsin • Oshkosh, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Custodians at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh perform individual and/or group custodial duties in academic and administrative buildings, residence halls and dining services. They operate and maintain power equipment such as vacuums, shampooers, floor scrubbers, floor buffers, pressure washers, and snow blowers. Custodians are exposed to a variety of cleaning solutions and chemicals, and may come in contact with blood-borne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials. Training is provided in department standards, proper cleaning methods, equipment operation, and safety procedures. Duties include cleaning bathrooms, showers, lobbies, entrances, elevators, lodging rooms, classrooms, offices, hallways, stairwells, landings, pool areas, gyms, handball courts, weight rooms, locker rooms, meeting rooms, and pre-function areas.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to assess workload, troubleshoot problems, and prioritize tasks
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Ability to perform physical labor throughout work hours, including heavy lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, stooping, twisting and other motions with or without accommodation
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a custodial team
• Ability to understand and utilize safety regulations to perform work in a safe manner at all times, utilizing safety and personal protective equipment
• Ability to read/understand chemical labels/signs and/or pictures
• Must pass a pre-work screen to ensure the ability to perform essential physical functions of the position with or without accommodations
• Some assignments require the ability to obtain a WI Driver’s License and authorization to drive a University vehicle upon hire
• Employees are expected to be flexible in the performance of their job functions and to communicate respectfully with students, co-workers, supervisors and other University staff, may be asked to work hours in excess of the normal shift and after-hours call-ins, including occasional weekend and holiday hours

Nice To Haves

• Prior custodial experience

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Health plans starting at $45 per month.
• Vacation starting at 104 hours per year (prorated for start date).
• 36 hours of personal holiday, and 9 legal holidays (prorated for start date).
• 5 hours of sick leave earned per biweekly pay period (130 hours per calendar year).
• Paid parental leave after six months of continuous employment.
• Wisconsin Retirement System (pension) with 7.2% employer contribution for 2026.
• Sign-on bonus of $1,000 ($500 for part-time) awarded after successful completion of 180-day Probation Period (6 month).
• Retention bonus of $1,000 ($500 for part-time) awarded after successful completion of 1-year Employment Anniversary!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED