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Custodian

Company: University of Wisconsin - Parkside
Location: Kenosha
Posted on: March 5, 2025

Job Description:


About the University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Since its founding in 1968, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside has been a trusted partner for the region's higher educational needs, empowering students to thrive, advancing applied knowledge, and developing talent for the future. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as certificates and pre-professional programs, designed to foster personal and professional growth through real-world and impactful learning experiences. With over 30,000 alumni-nearly 60 percent of whom were the first in their families to earn a degree-UW-Parkside reflects and celebrates the vibrant diversity of our world. Our beautiful campus, located in the dynamic Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, offers unmatched access to world-class internships, professional networks, and endless career-building opportunities, placing students at the center of it all.
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: 3rd shift, Sunday - Thursday, 10:00 pm - 6:30 am
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

Job responsibilities include:


  • 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


    • Education - H.S. Diploma Preferred
    • 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

      The Facilities Management Department is a key part of the University that ensures the campus roads are clean, that utilities like water and electricity are operating effectively and efficiently, and that our campus is clean and beautiful. The work environment for this position is predominantly indoors. Exposure to dust, odors, moving mechanical parts and noise is common.





      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:

      • Resume
      • References

        Review of Applications
        Applications received by 03/14/2025are ensured full consideration. Position open until filled.
        Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
        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.

        It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need assistance or accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process because of a disability, please let us know. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make reasonable accommodations to a person's disability.


Keywords: University of Wisconsin - Parkside, Kenosha , Custodian, Other , Kenosha, Wisconsin

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