Custodian - Student Centers

1st SHIFT CUSTODIAN

Join the Student Centers custodial team at the University of Wisconsin-Stout.  We are excited to offer a full-time, 1st shift custodial position.  Benefits include excellent health insurance and pension plan, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave & personal time.  This position includes routinely working to maintain the cleanliness of Student Centers facilities, including the Memorial Student Center and Merle Price Commons. This position also includes performing event set-ups by moving and positioningtables, chairs, and other event equipment.   The positions report to the Associate Director of Operations and Business Services.  

Custodian * link to standard job description  

QUALIFICATIONS

  Minimum

• Must be able to comprehend verbal and written instructions and prioritize non-routine situations.
• Willingness to learn and become proficient with standard cleaning procedures, chemicals, tools, products, and equipment used in providing custodial services. 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals consistent with the position's duties.
• Excellent work habits, such as attendance, punctuality, accountability, thoroughness, and resourcefulness.
• Work independently and as part of a team environment and on collaborative efforts.

Special Requirements

·       Required to pass the Essential Job Function Screening.

·       Must pass a criminal background check.

·       Required to clean up bodily fluids/bloodborne pathogens.

·       Required to have a driver's license.

Physical Demands

·       Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Handle frequent bending, twisting, squatting, reaching, and ladder climbing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities cleaning and set-up of meeting rooms, lounges, hallways, entryways, and restrooms.  Set-up changes include moving, adding, or subtracting tables and chairs.  Seasonal duties include snow and ice removal from sidewalks, ramps, and steps.  This position requires the use of cleaning chemicals, vacuums, dust mop, wet mop, emptying out garbage, and cleaning surfaces.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Memorial Student Center is the place that helps students feel at home.  They can dine, visit Stoutfitters, get information about joining student organizations, catch a concert and connect with other students.  The MSC is more than a building.  It's a place to learn new ideas, embrace diversity, become a student employee, present research, or attend a conference.  The MSC and Price Commons have several large and numeroussmall spaces for meetings, conferences, events and studying. 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applications may be reviewed until the position is filled.  To ensure consideration, applications must contain all the required materials and be submitted by the end of the day on March 3rd.

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

Required application materials :

Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents before submitting the online application.

Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application, you cannot go into the system and change them.

Before starting the online application process, we recommend you preview the frequently asked questions (FAQs) available at: https://kb.uwss.wisconsin.edu/21900.

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 provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability.

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, or if you need assistance with the online application process, please contact:

Search Chair:  Malinda Hebert

Email:  [email protected]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The minimum starting salary is $ 15.00 per hour.  The hourly rate for this position is negotiable based on experience and available budget.  A six-month probation is required.

For information about the UW-Stout community and region visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/our-community.  

Facts and data about the university:  https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/meet-our-leadership/institutional-accreditation/fact-book

Competitive salary proportionate toqualifications and experience.  The UW System provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.

·       Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguideus.pdf

·       Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate's completing a criminal background check, reference checks and an essential job function test.

Must be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this position. A successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact our Human Resources office, Phone: 715.232.2149. 

In response to a public records request, the University of Wisconsin System 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 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: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information