University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Custodian
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About the role
- Takes initiative and direct action to ensure cleanliness, orderliness, and safety in assigned areas.
- Candidates who have been interviewed for a Custodian vacancy in the Facilities Planning and Management Department within the previous six months, will not go through a new interview process.
- Their previous interview results will be reused for new vacancies for which they are being considered.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Maintains organization of supply areas and equipment, documents inventory, and requests additional supplies as needed
- The organization supports the academic and strategic objectives of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with commitment and pride in everything they do.
Requirements
- General knowledge of cleaning
- Ability to move furniture
- Required Qualifications:
- Possess a valid Wisconsin Driver's license (or other such valid operator's permit recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation) and be able to meet or exceed the minimum requirements for driving on state business as detailed here: https://uwm.edu/risk-management/drivers/
- Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide a resume addressing your professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications.
Nice to have
- Previous cleaning experience in a college or university setting.
- Documented experience using scrubbing machines
- Documented experiencing using buffing machines
- Documented experience using carpet cleaning machines
- Availability to be on-call (generally scheduled in advance).
- High school diploma or equivalent
Compensation
- Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
Benefits
- Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability.
- If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463.
- This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Company info
- Our staff serves as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with customers, fellow faculty and staff members, students, and visitors.
Visa & Work Authorization
- This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
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