UC Custodian - University Center - 21330 (UWW INTERNAL ONLY)

Uw Board Of Regents Site - Whitewater, WI

Full-time

Whitewater, WI

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

The Custodian position at the University Center of UW-Whitewater is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in assigned areas of the university's buildings. This role involves performing various housekeeping duties, ensuring safety and compliance with established regulations, and participating as a team member in custodial projects. The position requires regular attendance and adherence to safety protocols, particularly concerning exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain equipment and storage areas.
• Report needed maintenance or repairs to supervisor via work request through Custodian Lead.
• Move furniture, equipment, supplies, etc. as required.
• Perform set-up's and tear down's involving movement of equipment in workshops, sports events, etc.
• Inspect exterior building entrances for trash and dispose of appropriately.
• Provide snow removal from building entrances and surrounding sidewalks.
• Strip and refinish floor surfaces as needed.
• Extract all carpeted areas and clean entry mats.
• Clean all HVAC grilles in assigned building areas as directed.
• Operate powered custodial equipment.
• Must be authorized to drive University vehicles.
• Clean restrooms, locker rooms, dining, and public use areas.
• Clean meeting rooms, whiteboards and trays, erasers, etc.
• Clean and dust office areas.
• Empty wastebaskets and remove trash from buildings.
• Replenish supplies as necessary.
• Vacuum and spot-clean carpet.
• Sweep and/or dust mop floors.
• Wet mop or machine scrub floors.
• Clean hallways, stairwells, and drinking fountains.
• Clean and sweep entryways and walk off mats; empty ash urns.
• Wash walls, ceilings, inside windows, and glass building entrances.
• Replace lamps/bulbs, clean light fixtures, and replace diffusers.
• Open and secure buildings/rooms.
• Function as a member of team in special projects (i.e. re-lamping, seasonal cleaning).
• Assist other department/employees as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers, staff, and students.
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
• Independently organize and prioritize workload.
• Knowledge of commercial cleaning methods.
• Knowledge of cleaning solutions and agents.
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment and materials.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work independently.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid WI driver's license.

Benefits

• Starting hourly wage of $17.00
• Excellent benefit package for UW System employees.