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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references. Communication skills will be evaluated throughout the recruitment process.

This position is not eligible for hybrid work and requires 100% onsite work.

Finance & Administrative Affairs is required to conduct Post-Offer Pre-Employment screenings on the selected candidate for this role. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening.

Position Information

Posting Details

Official Job Title CUSTODIAN LEAD

Working Title: Custodian Lead

Position Number 02127795; 00690699

Division Finance & Administrative Affairs

Department B026803 Custodial Services

Position Type University Staff

Appointment Type Ongoing/Probationary

Pay Basis Hourly

Salary Grade 16

FLSA Status Nonexempt

Percent 100%

Posting Type Internal

UWM Description

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ( UWM ) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has branch campuses in Waukesha and Washington County.

UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about-dei/

School/College/Division Description

Facilities, Planning and Management is committed to promoting respect and civility in the workplace. Our staff serves as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with customers, fellow faculty and staff members, students, and visitors. The mission of the department is to provide a safe, sustainable, and accessible physical environment that supports learning, research, working, living, and recreation. The organization supports the academic and strategic objectives of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with commitment and pride in everything they do.

Job Summary

Under the direction of an Environmental Services Supervisor ( ESS ) perform the duties as a lead worker by facilitating work performed by crew of custodians. Assist the Environmental Services Supervisor in developing custodial objectives and the tasks required to achieve them. Implement work plans under the direct supervision of the Environmental Services Supervisor. Check work,

assist with training and instruction on the proper cleaning methods and safe operation of all equipment. Remove facility equipment from service, and make arrangements for equipment repair, order supplies, and perform assigned custodial tasks.

Hours for this position are 6:00am-2:30pm and may change in accordance with operational needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Customer service experience

• Experience using and maintaining custodial cleaning tools: carpet cleaners, auto scrubbers, all types of rotary scrubbers, washing machines

• Ability to move furniture

• Ability to stand/walk 8 hours per day

• Lift 10 pounds frequently and occasionally lift up to 30 pounds unassisted

• Custodial supervision or leadership experience in an office or school setting

• Must 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/

• Availability to be on-call for one full weekend every one to two months (generally scheduled in advance)

  Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years leadership or supervision in a school setting

  Target Salary Range $17.50 - $20.00 an hour (Candidate's base pay plus $1.50/hour)

  Benefits and Total Rewards

As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits/leave/) including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits-to-benefit-you-and-your-life/)

Application Instructions

Cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references. Communication skills will be evaluated throughout the recruitment process.

This position is not eligible for hybrid work and requires 100% onsite work.

Finance & Administrative Affairs is required to conduct Post-Offer Pre-Employment screenings on the selected candidate for this role. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening.

Application Deadline 05/23/2024

Continuous (Open Until Filled?) No

If Continuous, Initial Review Date

Position Contact Name Emily Jensen

Contact Phone (414) 251-9195

Contact Email eejensen@uwm.edu

Application Notes

For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Legal Notices

AA/EO Statement

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations

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 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.

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.

Job Categories Custodial, Internal Posting

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• References

• Resume

  Optional Documents