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Under the direction and working in concert with the Environmental Services Supervisor, and custodian lead, the custodian cleans facilities, removes waste and recycling, and monitors building security and safety by performing such tasks as unlocking/locking entrance doors. Takes initiative and direct action to ensure cleanliness, orderliness, and safety in assigned areas. 

Key Job 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

Department:

Facilities, Planning and Management is committed to promoting respect and civility in the workplace. Our staff serves as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with customers, fellow faculty and staff members, students, and visitors. The mission of the department is to provide a safe, sustainable, and accessible physical environment that supports learning, research, working, living, and recreation. The organization supports the academic and strategic objectives of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with commitment and pride in everything they do.

Compensation:

$16.32 an hour

Required Qualifications:

• General knowledge of cleaning 

• Ability to move furniture  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous cleaning experience in a college or university setting. 

• Documented experience using scrubbing machines 

• Documented experiencing using buffing machines 

• Documented experience using carpet cleaning machines 

• Possess a valid Wisconsin Driver’s license (or other such valid operator’s permit recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation) and be able to meet or exceed the minimum requirements for driving on state business as detailed here: https://uwm.edu/risk-management/drivers/ 

• Availability to be on-call (generally scheduled in advance). 

• High school diploma or equivalent 

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide a resume addressing your professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications. 

Candidates who have been interviewed for a Custodian vacancy in the Facilities Planning and Management Department within the previous six months, will not go through a new interview process. Their previous interview results will be reused for new vacancies for which they are being considered. In the event a candidate is named a finalist for the position, they will be notified that their previous interview results are being reviewed and the eventual outcome of the selection process. 

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications. Additional documents submitted aside from a resume will not be reviewed.

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified. Finance & Administrative Affairs is required to conduct Post-Offer Pre-Employment screenings on the selected candidate for this role. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of 08/03/2026. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by 08/02/2026. Applications submitted after 08/03/2026 may not be reviewed. 

Contact Information:

Questions can be sent to Emily Jensen ([email protected])

Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact [email protected] or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.