CUSTODIAN

Milwaukee, WI, United States

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*University Housing is required to conduct Post-Offer Pre-Employment screenings on all selected candidates for Custodial positions. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening.* Official Title: CUSTODIAN Working Title University Housing Custodian Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program) Join the UWM family and the Milwaukee community and grow professionally and personally in your career and life. We make learning accessible at every age, stage of life and location. At UWM , we all share the motivation to learn and to excel. We value unique perspectives and possess the talent and desire to nurture ideas that make a global impact. The comforts and connections of a major metropolitan city meet the resources and expertise of a world-class research institution at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Job Summary Under the supervision of the Custodial Services Supervisor, this position is responsible for the performance of the required custodial/housekeeping duties for University Housing.

Custodians of University Housing are responsible for cleaning and maintaining safe environments within our residence halls. The custodians within University Housing have direct contact with the students in their living environments. During the summer months, the custodians turn over nearly 2,800 rooms within 1,200 suites. Suites have a variety of amenities ranging from full-size bathrooms, living rooms, and full-size kitchens. University Housing custodians provide cleaning services to office spaces, meeting rooms, event spaces, full-size laundry rooms, stairwells that rise up to 26 flights, 4 full-service Restaurant Operations kitchens, and fully furnished guest housing (i.e. hotel) rooms. Custodians may also be trained in forklift operation.

Workers in this position routinely lift supplies and materials up to 50 pounds, walk steps, and perform repetitive motions in the performance of their duties.

Minimum Qualifications

* Willingness to work 1st shift: Monday-Friday from 6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

* Ability to perform work outside in the heat or cold

* Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds

* Willingness to clean public restrooms

Preferred Qualifications

* Demonstrated customer service experience **OR** previous experience as a custodian or janitor in a high traffic public building, residence, hospital, hotel or similar

* Experience cleaning restrooms and/or locker rooms

* Experience cleaning floors and carpets (including floor stripping, refinishing, sealing, using large carpet machine, or extractor)

* Experience cleaning commercial kitchens

* Experience with COVID -19 cleaning protocols

* Experience operating a forklift

**When referencing employment history and answering required questions about experience:

1. Please address your experience with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed above, answering each question with details including where you performed these duties and how long youve been performing them. Where it is unclear in your answer if you have experience with the qualification, it will be viewed as not having ANY experience.

2. Please include email and phone numbers for three professional references (including most recent direct supervisor). The reference list must contain at least one direct supervisor.

You may provide this information by typing directly into the application. You may also attach a cover letter and resume with your work history.**

*University Housing is required to conduct Post-Offer Pre-Employment screenings on all selected candidates for Custodial positions. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening.* **AA/EO Statement**

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

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**Confidentiality of Applicant Materials**

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins 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.

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**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.

**Title and Total Compensation Project**

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