Custodial (Continuous Recruitment)

University of Wisconsin Stout • Oshkosh, WI

6d • 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 work with various cleaning solutions and chemicals and may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials. Training is provided on department standards, 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
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

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
• 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 bonuses for new Custodial and Grounds employees: $1,000 ($500 for part-time) after 180-day Probation Period
• Retention Bonus: $1,000 ($500 for part-time) after 1-year Employment Anniversary

What This Job Offers

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