Custodian

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Position Title:

Custodian

Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Custodian

Job Duties:

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position reports to a Custodial Supervisor. The main responsibility of this position is to provide a clean, safe and healthy environment for building users. 

The person in this position will have an assigned area for which they will be primarily responsible. Duties will include, but are not limited to, cleaning restrooms, offices, classrooms/labs, and public areas and require performing physical labor including lifting up to 50 lbs., turning, stooping, bending and twisting. The position requires using tools, supplies, equipment, etc. and working with power cleaning equipment (vacuum cleaners, carpet extractors, floor buffers, automatic floor scrubbers, etc.)  Work is performed in areas occupied by students, faculty and staff.   

RESPONSIBILITIES  

1. Ensure routine custodial maintenance is completed.

Maintain classrooms and labs through cleaning floors, blackboards, erasers; replacing chalk; straightening furniture; removing trash and recycling; cleaning receptacles, furniture, glass, doors, walls, and other surfaces. Maintain restrooms, shower rooms, and locker rooms through cleaning and disinfecting floors, sinks, stools, and urinals; replenishing products; removing trash; cleaning and disinfecting receptacles, walls, doors, partitions, and other surfaces. Maintain hallways, stairwells, and entries through cleaning of floors; cleaning and disinfecting fountains; cleaning walls, handrails, doors, glass, and other surfaces; machine buffing as necessary. Maintain offices and lounges through cleaning of floors; straightening furniture; removing trash; cleaning receptacles, furniture, glass, doors, walls, and other surfaces. Maintain special use areas (auditoriums, gymnasiums, observatories, theatres, etc.) through cleaning floors, fixtures, furniture; removing trash; cleaning receptacles, glass, doors, walls, and other surfaces. Provide instruction and oversight to student employees assigned to building to ensure tasks are completed. Maintain outside entry areas through the removal of snow, litter, leaves, etc. Remove trash and recyclables from and maintain receptacles in common areas.

2. Plan and perform periodic project work.

Perform major periodic cleaning projects such as window and wall washing; floor scrubbing, stripping, buffing and waxing; carpet extraction, pressure spraying, etc. Assist with the planning of all periodic project work in assigned areas which may include working with faculty and staff. Test, evaluate and recommend new products, equipment and procedures.

3. Perform miscellaneous duties.

Recommend repairs through the work order system or call the Facilities Management Office in emergency situations. Follow up to make sure repairs are completed correctly. Perform minor repairs and routine maintenance of custodial equipment including replacement of vacuum bags and brushes, cleaning of filters, etc. Maintain clean appearance of equipment as well as function by cleaning equipment thoroughly inside and out after each use. Monitor condition of equipment, submitting work orders as needed. Discuss concerns with lead worker. Perform minor building and furniture repair including replacement of light bulbs and chair tips, tightening of fasteners, etc. Support waste minimization efforts on campus by working with leads to recommend or implement different processes for trash and recycling collections, as well as other universal and hazardous wastes. Maintain custodial closets and carts in a clean and organized manner to ensure items are on hand when and where they are needed. Maintain proper storage of products and universal waste (ie. Lightbulbs) for safety compliance. Perform event set-ups, teardowns, furniture moves, etc. Attend meetings, seminars, safety training, equipment trainings, product trainings, etc. Perform other custodial or maintenance duties, as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Monitors and secures facility interior and exterior entrances and reports issues to appropriate entities

• Utilizes basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables

• Maintains clean and clear walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice

• Documents and reports repairs, violations, and pest control needs

• Maintains organization of supply areas and equipment, documents inventory, and requests additional supplies as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Communicate effectively with supervisor, co-workers, contractors, and customers.

• Exercise good judgment at all times.

• Organize work tasks logically and efficiently.

• Recognize safety concerns and adhere to safety procedures.

• Recognize and communicate building problems and concerns.

• Submit requested information such as work orders, time sheet reports, supply requests, etc.

• Use or learn to use various custodial equipment, tools, and supplies. 

• Use or learn to use cleaning and miscellaneous chemicals.

• Understand and follow verbal and/or written work orders, instructions, product labels, policies, etc.

• Work independently or as part of a group.

• Perform manual labor including frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds or more., turning, stooping, bending and twisting.

• Climb and work on ladders and scaffolding to perform duties such as replacing light bulbs, cleaning light fixtures, cleaning ledges, walls and ceilings, etc.

• Pass essential job function screening.

Department:

Facility Custodial Services

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to apply online at Career Opportunities. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.  Applicants are required to provide:

• Resume

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Melissa Davis

Search Chair

melissa.davis@uwrf.edu

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before May 25, 2026. 

The pay rate is $17 per hour

The selected candidate must be able to pass a post-offer employment test.

A six or 12-month probationary period is required.
 

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 7.20%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to:
https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguideus.pdf

UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-4941.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). 

Title IX Notice 

As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF’s Title IX Coordinator at titleix@uwrf.edu; the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see students.uwrf.edu/titleix. 

Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy 

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you, your most recent employer, and all previous Universities of Wisconsin institutions and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275. 

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at www.uwrf.edu/police/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy. 

Reasonable Accommodations 

UW-River Falls provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. 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 an accommodation in applying because of a disability, contact hr@uwrf.edu or 715-425-3518. 

Academic Freedom & Freedom of Expression 

The University is committed to academic freedom and freedom of expression, and provides all members of the University community the broadest possible latitude to explore ideas and to speak, write, listen, challenge and learn, pursuant to Regent Policy Document 4-21 Commitment to Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression.

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 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.