Custodian Lead - 2nd Shift

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Under the direction of a Custodial Services Supervisor, this position facilitateswork performed by a staff of custodians. The Custodian Lead will implement work plans, check workperformed, and assistwith training and instruction on proper cleaning methods and safe operation of all equipment. Hours for this position are 2:30PM - 11PM Monday - Friday, which may change in accordance withoperational need.

Key Job Responsibilities:

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

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

• Schedules, monitors, and communicates with staff and assists with basic training

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

• Responds to facility emergency and hazardous situations, and escalates incidents according to established policies and procedures

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

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

Department: UWM Student Union

Compensation: $19-$21/hour

Required Qualifications:

• Customer service experience

• Experience using and maintainingcustodial cleaning tools: carpetcleaners, auto scrubbers, all types of rotary scrubbers, washingmachines

• Ability to move furniture

• Ability to stand/walk 8 hours per day

• Lift 10 pounds frequentlyand occasionally lift upto 50 poundsunassisted

• Custodial supervision or leadership experience in an office or schoolsetting

• Availability to work weekend shifts on an as-needed basis

Preferred Qualifications:

• One or more years leadership or supervision in a high traffic facility

How to Apply:

A cover letter that specifically addresses how the applicant’s skills, knowledge, abilities, and previouswork experience meet the posted required and preferred qualifications of this job is optional but strongly preferred.

In instances where the search and screen committee is unable to find evidence of an applicant’s skills, knowledge, abilitiesand experience related to the required and preferred qualifications, they will be evaluated as not having those qualifications.

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be requiredto provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool.

The UWM Student Union is required toconduct Post-Offer Pre-Employment screenings on all selected candidates for facility services related positions. Employment is contingent on successfully passing the screening.

UWM will not consider paper, emailedor faxed applications.

This is an Evergreen recruitment with an initialreview date of 07/27/2026. To ensure consideration, applications must be submittedby 07/26/2026. Applications submittedafter 07/27/2026 may not be reviewed.

Contact Information:

For questions please reach out to:

Luke Messmann

[email protected]

HR Coordinator

Reasonable Accommodations

Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. 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 [email protected] 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.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

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

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

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.

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.