Custodian

Company: University of Wisconsin - Parkside
Location: Kenosha
Posted on: February 11, 2025

Job Description:

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a dynamic learning community grounded in academic excellence and focused on student success, diversity, inclusion and community engagement. One of 13 four-year institutions within the University of Wisconsin System, Parkside provides an educational value to our students that's unparalleled. An affordable, high-quality education is an investment in one's future, and we believe the cost of an education should not prevent any student from achieving his or her educational and professional goals. The university is the proud recipient of the 2022 AASCU Excellence & Innovation Award for Student Success and College Completion from The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), a testament to years of strategic efforts.
UW Parkside is a great place to start or enhance your career and is part of the UW System. The campus is nestled in 700 acres of woodland and prairie and two miles west of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI. At Parkside we offer good benefits and an opportunity to get involved in community projects and employee engagement activities. We are certainly proud of its diverse student body in the UW System. We work together to help our students, staff and faculty thrive. Find out why Parkside is where you belong.
Position Title: Custodian

Employment Type: Full time, University Staff, Non-exempt

Reports To: The Custodial Services Supervisor

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Position: 1st shift, Monday - Friday, 5am - 1:30pm
The custodian cleans facilities, removes waste and recycling, and monitors building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours. Ensures cleanliness, orderliness, and safety in assigned areas.




Essential Job Functions





Essential Job Functions

The custodian cleans facilities, removes waste and recycling, and monitors building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours. Ensures cleanliness, orderliness, and safety in assigned areas.
Job responsibilities include:

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• 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
  
• Maintains clean and clear walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  This is an entry level position. Preferred qualifications include:
  
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  • Education - H.S. Diploma
    
  • Demonstrated experience with basic cleaning and disinfecting best practices
    
  • Demonstrated experience with the use of custodial cleaning equipment
    
  • Demonstrated experience with the use of snow removal equipment
    
    Physical Demands of the Job:
    
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    • Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods (up to 8 hours or more).
      
    • Capability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach overhead, and climb ladders or stairs as needed.
      
    • Strength to push or pull equipment, carts, or furniture weighing up to 50 pounds.
      
    • Manual dexterity to operate cleaning tools, equipment, and machinery.
      
    • Tolerance for working in varying environmental conditions, including exposure to dust, odors, chemicals, and temperature extremes.
      
    • Capacity to perform tasks requiring fine motor skills and attention to detail, such as scrubbing, wiping, or assembling small components.
      
    • Ability to maintain a steady work pace while performing physically demanding tasks.
      
    • Visual acuity to detect cleanliness and safety hazards in workspaces.
      
      
      
      
      
      
      Salary and Benefits
      
      
      
      
      
      Salary and Benefits
      
      Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
      The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan.
      Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/
      Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/benefits-estimator/
      
      
      
      
      
      Application Process
      
      
      
      
      
      Application Process
      
      HOW TO APPLY:
      
      Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance you may contact Human Resources at (262) 595-2204. Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.
      STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:
      (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)
      (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)
      STEP 2: Submit application materials
      Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents:
      
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      • Resume
        
      • Names and contact information for 3 professional references
        
        Review of Applications
        Applications received by 1/1/2025are ensured full consideration. Position open until filled.
        You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee.
        Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.
        In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.
        
        
        
        
        
        Legal Notices and Important Information
        
        
        
        
        
        Legal Notices and Important Information
        
        Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. If the results are unacceptable, the offer will be withdrawn or, if you have started employment, your employment will be terminated.
        
        
        
        

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