Custodian 2nd shift

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

5d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

The custodian performs daily cleaning duties at the Pyle Center, including cleaning bathrooms, removing trash and recycling, vacuuming hallways, offices, and meeting and event spaces, and responding to radio calls for cleaning assistance. Weekly duties include scrubbing kitchens and entrances with an auto-scrubber, changing lightbulbs, and completing other deep-cleaning tasks. The position also maintains outdoor entrances throughout the year and removes snow and ice in colder seasons. Depending on events in the building, custodians assist with production tasks: setting up classroom, dining, and event spaces under the guidance of setup and event-planning staff, then taking down and cleaning the spaces after events. The position is with the Wisconsin Union’s Pyle Center. Compensation is $17.51 per hour, plus $2.50 per hour for night hours worked between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., $0.80 per hour for weekend hours worked, and time and a half for hours worked on designated legal holidays.

Requirements

Ability to walk, stand, lift, carry, bend, stoop, and climb for most of the shift, including extended periods of continuous physical activity, with or without an accommodation.
Ability to regularly lift and move supplies, equipment, and material weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
Ability to remove snow and ice outdoors during cold weather.

Nice To Haves

At least three months of experience working in the same position.
High school diploma.

Responsibilities

Clean bathrooms and vacuum hallways, offices, and meeting and event spaces.
Remove trash and recycling and respond to radio calls for cleaning assistance.
Scrub kitchens and entrances with an auto-scrubber, change lightbulbs, and perform other deep-cleaning tasks.
Maintain outdoor entrances year-round and remove snow and ice during colder seasons.
Assist with setting up classroom, dining, and event spaces according to guidance from setup and event-planning staff.
Take down and clean event spaces after events.
Use basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned areas and remove waste and recyclables.
Monitor and secure interior and exterior facility entrances and report issues to appropriate entities.
Organize supply areas and equipment, document inventory, and request additional supplies as needed.
Document and report repairs, violations, and pest-control needs.
Keep walkways clear of debris, litter, snow, and ice.