Custodian Float (2nd Shift)

Universities of Wisconsin•Green Bay, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join UW–Green Bay as a Custodian Float and play a vital role in supporting a clean, safe, and welcoming campus for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This mission-driven position directly contributes to the University’s commitment to access, community, and student success by ensuring our learning environments reflect pride, care, and excellence. As a float custodian, you will work across campus locations—adapting to changing needs, covering vacant areas, and helping maintain the overall appearance of university facilities—while advancing our shared values: Build Community, Empower Success, and Express Gratitude in every interaction. Together, we care for the spaces where learning thrives—because Together, We Rise. In this dynamic role, you will perform a wide range of custodial and light maintenance duties, including cleaning offices, classrooms, restrooms, and common areas; maintaining floor surfaces through mopping, buffing, vacuuming, and refinishing; washing windows and surfaces; restocking supplies; and supporting furniture moves and event setups. You’ll also assist with waste and recycling removal, seasonal snow and ice management, and routine maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs and identifying facility needs. Working under the guidance of the Custodial Services Supervisor, you will travel between campus buildings using a State vehicle—embracing challenges, adapting quickly, and helping maintain an environment where everyone can learn, work, and succeed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent at time of application
Possession of or eligibility to obtain a valid drivers license upon appointment
Basic Computer skills including the ability to use e-mail and internet
Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness
Ability to tolerate temperature extremes when performing snow removal activities
Physical abilities to lift 50 lbs. from the floor to waist occasionally
Physical abilities to lift 30 lbs. from the floor to overhead occasionally
Physical abilities to stand and walk continuously throughout an eight hour shift
Ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, move furniture, perform repetitive motions, overhead work, frequent stair and ladder climbing

Nice To Haves

Bilingual, preferably in Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or Oneida
Knowledge of the proper methods, materials, and equipment for a wide range of general custodian work
Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as a vacuum cleaner or a floor scrubber
Knowledge of basic safety precautions including the safe and proper use of toxic chemicals, and knowledge of heaving lifting methods to ensure safety

Responsibilities

Maintains clean and clear walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice
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
Documents and reports repairs, violations, and pest control needs

Benefits

Several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Several life insurance options
AD&D and Accident insurance
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) with immediate employer contributions and full vesting after 5 years of service
Supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation
Paid leave benefits (prorated for employees working less than 100%)
9 legal holidays
36 hours of personal holiday
96-130 hours of sick leave annually
Paid parental leave
13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type