New part-time shifts and sign-on bonus available!
Wage for these positions start at $15.00 per hour. New custodial employees may earn a sign on bonus of $500 (for full time employment) and $250 (for part time employment) after successful completion of six-month probationary period.
Multiple shift times are available. Shifts after 6:00pm are eligible for a shift differential. Occasional weekend work (with weekend differential).
Full time shift opportunities:
- 6:00am - 2:30pm
- 3:30pm - 12:00am (high need, eligible for night differential of additional $.45/hour after 6:00pm)
- 5:30pm - 2:00am (eligible for night differential of additional $.45/hour after 6:00pm)
Part time shift opportunities:
- 6:00am - 10:00am
- 9:00am - 1:00pm
- 10:00am - 2:00pm
- 12:00pm - 4:00pm
- 2:00pm - 6:00pm
- 4:00pm - 8:00pm (eligible for night differential of additional $.45/hour after 6:00pm)
The Custodian provides custodial services in various academic and residential campus buildings. Job duties may include but are not limited to cleaning floors, windows, walls and restrooms; operating cleaning equipment; working with cleaning chemicals; assembling and moving furniture and equipment; communicating with other staff to maintain a clean and safe environment, and supervising student workers. Additional training will be provided on appropriate usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) and high-level cleaning and sanitizing procedures to comply with State of Wisconsin and Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. No experience? That’s okay, we can train you!
Full time positions come with excellent fringe benefits-medical, dental, paid leave, Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) retirement benefits, paid time off-including paid holidays, and more! Additionally, access to a beautiful campus, reduced rate at Pioneer Activity Center, and discounted meal rates!
Responsibilities:
Physical Requirements:
Daily:
- Walking (flat and uneven surfaces), standing, stooping, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, squeezing (spray bottle)
- Visual acuity to see close enough to read procedures and far enough to see areas that need to be cleaned (cobwebs near ceiling in your home)
Regular:
- Climb ladder to reach 10’ ceiling to clean and/or change bulbs
- Lifting/moving up to 50lbs. individually and greater amounts in a team
- Ability to kneel and stand back up to change parts and clean custodial equipment
- Working outside as needed during all seasons in Wisconsin
- Able to perform repetitive motion tasks (bending, twisting, etc.)
- Able to use a shovel for snow removal in front of buildings
- Steel toe boots (annual stipend provided)
- Additional duties as assigned
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
- H.S. Diploma
- Basic knowledge of custodial duties
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistance
- Excellent communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Able to read work instructions and schedules, warning labels and instructions for equipment operation
- Able to perform repetitive motion tasks (bending, twisting, etc.)
- Able to use a shovel for snow removal in front of buildings
Why It’s Great to be a Pioneer:
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers 47 baccalaureate and 10 master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.
Take a virtual tour of our campus!
Application Deadline:
To be considered, all applicants must apply through our online applicant portal. This is a continual recruitment pool. As positions become available, applications will be screened.
We Support Diversity and Inclusion:
Our mission is to foster a diverse environment that contributes to an inclusive culture and climate by promoting critical discourse and meaningful interactions between all members of our campus community.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.