CUSTODIAN

Part of the Division of Student Affairs, the UWM Student Union provides programs, services and facilities for University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee students to find community, build relationships and make memories that support and complement their academic journey. The vision of the UWM Student Union is to be the crossroads of campus where generations of UWM Students aspire to create a more connected and compassionate world by developing their Panther Pride and sharing their ideas, values and experiences.

Custodians in the UWM Student Union provide custodial services throughout the building including lounge spaces, restrooms, food service areas, and offices. Specific responsibilities include sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, auto scrubbing, and waxing floors; scrubbing walls and fixtures; emptying waste receptacles; replenishing supplies; shoveling snow; and performing other related cleaning duties. This position works primarily second shift hours Monday – Friday, 2:30PM – 11:00PM.

The University of Wisconsin (UW) System offers a comprehensive benefits package including pension with employer contribution, low cost health insurance, and much more! Employees also receive a vacation package starting at 104 hours during the first year, sick leave accrual (with no expiration), personal holiday (36 hours each year), and 9 paid legal holidays.

When referencing employment history, please address your experience with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed above. You may provide this information by either uploading a resume, and cover letter, or by typing your response directly into the application.

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

UWM is required to conduct Post-Offer Pre-Employment screenings on all selected candidates for Custodial positions. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening.

This position has a starting hourly pay of $16.00 per hour.

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.

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.