Custodian Lead - Facilities Planning and Management

Custodian Lead – Facilities Planning and Management Position in the Division of Finance and Administrative Affairs at the University of Wisconsin‑Whitewater. Provides custodial lead work and equipment repair services in the academic buildings, guiding a crew of custodians, temporary employees, and student workers under the direction of the Custodial Services Assistant Supervisor or Custodial Program Manager. Job Duties Manage custodial operations, develop custodial objectives, and maintain safety standards. First‑shift work Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Key Job Responsibilities A. Provide lead work and custodial support for FP&M custodial operations A1. Establish and maintain good working relationships with custodial personnel and with all other people using FP&M buildings. A2. Assist assigned custodians with project and routine work. A3. Check attendance daily and arrange housekeeping coverage for unanticipated absences. A4. Make frequent rounds checking progress and quality of housekeeping services. A5. Provide initial and ongoing instructions to employees on proper housekeeping methods, procedures and the safe use of equipment and chemicals. A6. Keep abreast of new procedures, products and equipment, and pass the information on to others. A7. Enlist the help of the supervisors in addressing any ongoing concerns regarding work assignments, progress or performance. A8. Lock and unlock buildings as required. B. Perform custodial work B1. Perform custodial work in assigned areas as directed. B2. Perform other custodial duties when requested by customers, assistant supervisors, or self‑generated. B3. Fill in for academic zone absences, scheduled and unscheduled, when required. B4. Coordinate housekeeping coverage for all academic buildings with other Custodian Leads and Assistant Supervisors. B5. Participate in scheduled and/or emergency overtime work in various campus buildings. C. Perform laundry duties C1. Collect laundry from the zone buildings. C2. Wash and dry laundry per instructions pertinent to the type of laundry. C3. Remove and replace worn cleaning rags as appropriate for each building. C4. Deliver clean laundry to zone buildings. C5. Perform scheduled maintenance and incidental repairs of laundry equipment. D. Repair and maintenance of Custodial Equipment D1. Perform routine maintenance PMs on custodial equipment. D2. Order and maintain shop supplies and repair parts as needed. D3. Report findings of any anomalies and repairs to the assistant supervisor for entry into the TMA record‑keeping system. D4. Pick up and deliver equipment back to the original location. D5. Check, test, and maintain electrolyte levels of batteries. D6. Maintain shop and work areas in clean and safe conditions. E. Perform miscellaneous tasks within the academic zone, as directed E1. Respond to trouble calls of both a custodial and maintenance nature in academic buildings during and after normal business hours. E2. Coordinate and perform bulbs and other recycling as necessary. E3. Coordinate academic zone custodial snow removal efforts with other Custodian Leads and participate in zone snow and ice removal efforts. E4. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Required Qualifications High School Diploma. Prior experience performing custodial activities, housekeeping or facilities maintenance in a professional setting. Ability to attain UW System driver authorization within the first week of employment. Driver License and capacity to drive a state vehicle. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to provide lead work, instruction and administrative support for FP&M zone custodial crew. Ability to perform a variety of daily, periodic, and seasonal duties. Ability to work collaboratively with co‑workers, staff, and students. Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Ability to independently organize and prioritize workload. Knowledge of commercial cleaning methods, cleaning solutions, equipment, and materials. Ability to lift 50 lbs. Knowledge of custodial equipment and effective repair methods. Knowledge of wet cell batteries and their maintenance. Ability to work with various hand and powered tools. Willingsness to be an active participant in safety rules, regulations including necessary training and drills. Compensation Hourly wage within the range of $18 per hour to $19 per hour is expected for well‑qualified candidates. Eligible employees receive the full UW System benefit package. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 other bases protected by applicable federal and state law. Conditions of Appointment University of Wisconsin‑Whitewater does not offer H‑1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the term of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr