Custodian (1st shift, 2 Vacancies)

Universities of Wisconsin•Green Bay, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay is hiring a dependable, team-focused Custodian to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming campus. The role includes cleaning offices, classrooms, and restrooms; caring for floors and furnishings; washing windows and surfaces; managing waste, recycling, and supplies; assisting with furniture and equipment moves; supporting seasonal snow and ice removal; and performing routine maintenance tasks. The Custodian works under the guidance of the Custodial Services Supervisor and travels between campus locations as needed. This position supports the university's mission by maintaining spaces for learning and collaboration. The role is a full-time University Staff appointment on the Green Bay campus, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The hourly wage is $17.00, with an additional $0.80 per hour for weekend hours and hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. The position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent at the time of application.
Possession of, or eligibility to obtain upon appointment, a valid driver's license.
Basic computer skills, including the ability to use email and the internet.
Ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist occasionally and 30 pounds from floor to overhead occasionally.
Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout an eight-hour shift.
Ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, move furniture, perform repetitive motions and overhead work, and frequently climb stairs and ladders.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability, preferably in Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or Oneida.
Knowledge of proper methods, materials, and equipment for a wide range of general custodial work.
Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as a vacuum cleaner or floor scrubber.
Knowledge of basic safety precautions, including safe use of toxic chemicals and safe heavy-lifting methods.
Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
Ability to tolerate temperature extremes while performing snow removal activities.

Responsibilities

Document and report repairs, violations, and pest control needs.
Use basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables.
Maintain clean, clear walkways free of debris, litter, snow, and ice.
Organize supply areas and equipment, document inventory, and request additional supplies as needed.
Monitor and secure facility interior and exterior entrances and report issues to appropriate entities.
Clean offices, classrooms, and restrooms; care for floors and furnishings; and wash windows and surfaces.
Assist with furniture and equipment moves, seasonal snow and ice removal, and routine maintenance tasks.
Travel between campus locations as needed.

Benefits

Health insurance options.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance options, AD&D insurance, and accident insurance.
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
Wisconsin Retirement System participation, with employer contributions beginning immediately and full vesting after five years of service.
Supplemental retirement savings programs, including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.
Paid leave, including nine legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday, and 96–130 hours of sick leave annually.
Paid parental leave.
Between 13 and 27 days of vacation annually, depending on years of service and employment type.