Custodian - 3rd Shift - Facilities Planning and Management

Universities of Wisconsin • Whitewater, WI

18d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Attention: The Department of Facilities Planning and Management at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Custodian (FP019) for a third-shift position to work Tuesday – Saturday 10:00pm- 6:00am. Job Details: This position is responsible for overnight housekeeping duties in assigned areas of UW-Whitewater athletic buildings and maintaining these areas in a safe and sanitary condition. The working days and hours are as follows: Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 pm – 6:00 am. This position will report to the Custodial Services Supervisor and work under the guidance of a Custodian Lead. Regular attendance is an essential function of the job. This position is designated at Level 1 for risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. All established safety rules and regulations must be followed, and personal protective equipment must be worn when performing job duties requiring its use. The incumbent will be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills. Based upon operational need for additional custodial coverage at University events, occasional overtime may be required, and changes to your schedule may occur, which may include evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers, staff, and students
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Independently organize and prioritize workload
• Knowledge of commercial cleaning methods
• Knowledge of cleaning solutions and agents
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment and materials
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills

Responsibilities

• Routine daily maintenance of academic buildings
• Clean restrooms, shower, and locker rooms.
• Clean classrooms, whiteboards and trays, erasers, etc.
• Clean and dust office areas.
• Empty wastebaskets and remove trash from buildings.
• Replenish supplies as necessary.
• Vacuum and spot-clean carpets.
• Sweep and/or dust mop floors.
• Wet mop or machine scrub floors.
• Clean hallways, stairwells, and drinking fountains.
• Clean and sweep entryways and walk off mats; empty ash urns.
• Wash walls, ceilings, inside windows, and glass building entrances.
• Replace bulbs, clean light fixtures, and replace diffusers.
• Open and secure buildings/rooms as assigned.
• Performance of Related Duties
• Clean and maintain equipment and storage areas.
• Report needed maintenance or repairs to supervisor via work request.
• Move furniture, equipment, supplies, etc. as required.
• Inspect exterior building entrances for trash and dispose of appropriately.
• Provide snow removal from building entrances and surrounding sidewalks.
• Strip and refinish floor surfaces as needed.
• Shampoo all carpeted areas and clean entry mats.
• Drive University vehicles if authorized.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Team Participation
• Function as member of team in special projects (i.e. relamping, tarping floors, seasonal cleaning).
• Function as a team member in problem solving for custodial and other areas.
• Assist other department/employees as required.
• Perform set-ups and tear downs involving movement of equipment and workshops, sports events, etc.
• Clean areas between events.

Benefits

• UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package.
• To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees