Position Title:
Custodian Lead - 2nd Shift
Job Category:
University Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Custodian Lead
Job Duties:
Under the direction of a Custodial Services Supervisor, this position facilitates work performed by a staff of custodians. The Custodian Lead will implement work plans, check work performed, and assist with training and instruction on proper cleaning methods and safe operation of all equipment.
Hours for this position are 2:30PM - 11:00PM Monday - Friday, which may change in accordance with operational need.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- 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
- 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
Department: UWM Student Union
Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Required 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 50 pounds
unassisted
Custodial supervision or leadership experience in an office or school setting
Availability to work weekend shifts on an as-needed basis
Preferred Qualifications:
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide the following:
Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool.
UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate's application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
To ensure consideration, please submit your application by October 19, 2025.
Contact Information:
Frederick Smith
414-251-6939
smit3343@uwm.edu
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 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.
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.