Custodian

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Position Title:

Custodian

Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Custodian

Job Duties:

Key Job Responsibilities:

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

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

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

• 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

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

Department:

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 numerous small spaces for meetings, conferences, events, and studying.

Compensation:

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.
 

Required Qualifications:

• 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.
• Willingness to learn basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Required to pass the Essential Job Function Screening.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Required to clean up bodily fluids/bloodborne pathogens.

How to Apply:

Applications received by the end of the day Tuesday, June 9, 2026, are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after June 9, 2026, may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee.

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

Required application materials:
1. Resume
2. Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references

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.

Contact Information:

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, or if you need assistance with the online application
process, please contact:
Search Chair: Aimee Lipke
Email: [email protected]

Guidelines to ensure consideration:    

• Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required application materials.     

• Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.  

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 make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.   

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees. 

• Employee Benefits:  https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/

• To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate’s completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office.  Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates’ professional references questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor.

Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks. 

In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin 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

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.