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Position Title:
Custodian
Job Category:
University Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Custodian
Job Duties:
Position Summary:
Cleans residence hall facilities, removes waste and recycling, and monitors building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours. Ensure cleanliness, orderliness, and safety in assigned areas. The mission of the Department of Residence Life is to create residential communities where students live civilly, learn effectively and discover success.
Job Responsibilities
Utilizes basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables
Maintain sanitary conditions in all assigned restrooms, hallways and lounge areas
Maintain lobby and entryways daily
Clean during semester and summer breaks
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
Completes minor maintenance requests as needed
Supports general maintenance and repair of facilities
Key Job Responsibilities:
Documents and reports repairs, violations, and pest control needs
Maintains organization of supply areas and equipment, documents inventory, and requests additional supplies as needed
Monitors and secures facility interior and exterior entrances and reports issues to appropriate entities
Utilizes basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables
Maintains clean and clear walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice
Department:
Residence Life Facilities
Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience with effective communication skills with supervisors, co-workers, and students
Ability to perform basic computer tasks including submit time through online system, submitting work orders online, and checking email
Experience organizing work tasks in a logical and effective manner
Recognize safety concerns and adhere to safety procedures
Recognize and communicate building problems and concerns
Ability to use or learn to use various custodial equipment
Demonstrated ability to use or learn to use cleaning and miscellaneous chemicals
Ability to read and follow instructions
Proven experience working independently or as part of a group
Perform manual labor including lifting 50 pounds or more
Ability to pass essential job function screening
Must be able to respond to issues in the residence halls that require an employee to be called after regular working hours
How to Apply:
Applicants are required to apply online at Career Opportunities . UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:
Resume
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Melissa Davis
Search Chair
melissa.davis@uwrf.edu
Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before September 29, 2026 .
The selected candidate must be able to pass a post-offer employment test
A six -month probationary period is required.
Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 7.20%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to
https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguideus.pdf
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