Custodian (1st shift)

Universities of Wisconsin•Green Bay, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay invites dependable, team‑focused individuals to join our facilities team as a 1st Shift Custodian, helping create a clean, safe, and welcoming campus that supports student success and community engagement. In this essential role, you will maintain the appearance and functionality of campus spaces by cleaning offices, classrooms, and restrooms; caring for floors and furnishings; washing windows and surfaces; and supporting waste, recycling, and supply management. You will also assist with furniture and equipment moves, contribute to seasonal snow and ice removal, and perform routine maintenance tasks—all while working under the guidance of the Custodial Services Supervisor and traveling between campus locations as needed. At UW‑Green Bay, our work is grounded in a mission to provide accessible, high‑quality education and strengthen Northeast Wisconsin through community connection and innovation. As a Custodian, you play a direct role in advancing this mission by ensuring spaces where learning and collaboration thrive. We are guided by our core values—Advance Fearlessly, Empower Success, Provision Access, Build Community, and Express Gratitude—and believe that every team member contributes to a culture where Together, We Rise. Candidates who take pride in their work, embrace challenges, and value teamwork will find purpose and belonging in this important campus role.

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

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

Documents and reports repairs, violations, and pest control needs
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
Assist with furniture and equipment moves
Contribute to seasonal snow and ice removal
Perform routine maintenance tasks

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
Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately, and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service
Supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation
9 legal holidays
36 hours of personal holiday
Between 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