Custodian

CustodianUniversity Housing partners with students, colleagues, and families to provide secure and well-maintained communities that inspire discovery, reflection, and lifelong learning. University Housing builds an environment where connections are made, potential is realized, and lives are purposefully transformed.Minimum starting salary of $15.00 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience. A six-month probationary period is required.Key Job Responsibilities:Utilizes basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned res hall facility areas and remove waste and recyclablesMonitors and secures Res Hall interior and exterior entrances and reports issues to appropriate entitiesMaintains organization of supply areas and equipment, documents inventory, and requests additional supplies as neededDocuments and reports repairs, violations, and pest control needsMaintains clean and clear walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and iceRequired Qualifications:Some knowledge of standard cleaning procedures, chemicals, tools, products, and equipment used in providing custodial servicesAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals consistent with the duties of this positionGood work habits, such as attendance, punctuality, accountability, thoroughness and resourcefulnessWork independently and as part of a team environment and on collaborative effortsPreferred Qualifications:One year of experience in custodial, maintenance or customer service-related fieldValid driver's licenseSpecial Requirements:The employee must pass the employer provided essential job function testSuccessful completion of a background check is requiredHow to Apply:Complete applications received by end of day, Wednesday, September 16, are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after September 16 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: application materials:Cover letter (* See below)ResumeAll final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.Contact Information:For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:Search Chair: Justin FultsEmail: View email address on click.appcast.io you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact:Search Coordinator: Heather KnutsonEmail: View email address on click.appcast.io to ensure consideration:Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required application materials.Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.Employee Benefits: calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)Employment is contingent upon the final candidate's completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates' professional references questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor.Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).UW-Stout Polytechnic is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: 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.