Custodian - Academic Buildings - Continuous Recruitment

CUSTODIAN - ACADEMIC BUILDINGS

CONTINOUS RECRUITMENT

A variety of permanent custodial positions may be available in our Facilities Management Department. Minimum starting salary is $15.00/hour. 

Typical shifts are:

1^st Shift: 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

2^nd Shift: 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 

Depending on the shift, night and weekend differential pay may apply to a position.

• Night Differential (80 cents) - additional pay for all hours worked on a regularly scheduled shift during the period between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
• Weekend Differential (80 cents) - additional pay for all hours worked between 12:01 a.m. on Saturday and 12:00 Midnight Sunday

ABOUT THE JOB:BOUT THE JOB:        CUSTODIAN 

The mission of the UW Stout Academic Custodial Team is to provide an exceptional experience for students, staff, and visitors through the delivery of cleaning services and upkeep of the campus buildings. Work is to be performed in accordance with best practices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Work Instructions (WI). This position reports directly to the Custodial Supervisor and receives direction and feedback from Custodial Leads, and Custodial Supervisor.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Effectively perform and meet cleaning and maintenance expectations in assigned areas as defined by the Stout Cleaning Standards and operational requirements  
• Properly use and care for all equipment 
• Maintain organization of supply areas and equipment 
• Maintain clean/clear walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice
• Document inventory and request additional supplies as needed
• Document and report needed repairs, vandalism, and pest control concerns
• Work with campus customers, co-workers, and supervisors as a team
• Have a commitment to safety and quality by ensuring all activities performed on campus are done in accordance with Campus policies, safety practices, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)s, and Work Instructions (WI)s
• Other duties as assigned

Job-Specific Customer Focus

• High level of dedication to quality service by interacting directly with students, staff, and other external customers as a building point of contact. Will be identifiable by a custodial uniform shirt (provided) and proper display of ID badge. 

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities 

Minimum

• Willing to learn the proper uses of cleaning products, their intended application, and follow the safety rules related to each product
• Willing to learn and become proficient in the use and care of all required Custodial related equipment
• Adherence to Universities of Wisconsin, campus, and departmental work rules
• Willing to learn basic computer skills to complete on-line forms, access communications and information, and review and respond to emails (Outlook)
• Able to effectively communicate using a cellular phone
• Willing to receive and provide feedback in a positive, constructive, and professional manor

Physical Demands:

• Daily:

Regular:

• 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

Preferred

• Demonstrated successes of the ‘Custodial services Competencies' 

Custodial services Competencies (required of all custodial staff)

Customer Service (building/managing relationships)

Works both independently and collaboratively with others on campus (in/outside of unit) to achieve cleaning and upkeep goals. Responds to requests/needs in a timely manner. Utilizes interpersonal sensitivity and displays appreciation of differences across the full communications spectrum.

Cognition (ability to think and learn)

Capable of fully using required custodial unit technology, systems, and equipment, including email system, online personnel system, SharePoint system. Analyze and process information, see inter-relationships and act on them to continuously improve outcomes and how work gets done.

Personal Responsibility (individual - environment)

Accountable for actions and results. Brings a positive approach to the work environment. Receives coaching/feedback constructively; accepts/integrates input from others. Ask questions when unsure.

Fundamental Skills (subject matter/functional expertise)

Brings functional expertise to bear in daily tasks. Uses critical thinking to process communications, perspectives, policies and/or procedures and solve problems. Knows and understands the importance of professional ethics.

Leadership (formal/informal ability to influence)

Accomplishes goals within the current environment and uses foresight to envision where future challenges and opportunities will lead, is decisive, inspires and helps others without being overbearing.

Special Requirements prior to employment

• The employee must pass the employer provided Essential Job Function test.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Universities of Wisconsin Reference Check Questions

TO APPLY

Go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

Applicants will need to complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application. 

Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

Required application materials: 

1. Resume
2. Names and contact information for a minimum of two professional references 

This is a continual recruitment pool.  As positions become available, applications will be screened. 

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 make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.

If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all of the required application materials, please contact:

Alexandra Bates

Phone: 715-232-2438

Email:  batesa@uwstout.edu

For job specific questions, please contact:

Bradley Kupczak

Phone: 715-232-2575

Email: kupczakb@uwstout.edu 

INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW 

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin's only Polytechnic University, offers an unmatched career-focused education that combines applied learning, theory and research with real-world experience that prepares tomorrow's leaders to drive the future of business and industry. At UW-Stout, our students think and do from day one, and we are proud to produce lifelong learners, ethical leaders and responsible citizens who succeed in a global society.  

UW-Stout is recognized nationwide for its operational excellence. We were the first and remain the only full four-year public higher education institution in the nation to receive the Malcolm Baldrige Award, and we are dedicated to a process-improvement model that leverages the power of data and the value of our people. We believe in critical thinking and fact-informed decision making. We pursue sustainability in form and function and collaborate across campus and with our partners to solve problems in industry and society. And providing an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment for our faculty, staff and students to live, learn and work is a top priority. 

We offer 45+ undergraduate degrees, 20+ graduate degrees and 30+ professional certificates in Art, Design & Graphics; Business & Management; Education; Human & Social Sciences; Information Technology & Communications; and Science, Engineering & Math. Our first-class digital infrastructure and learning environments provide our nearly 7,000 students with every avenue to explore and personalize their success. And we invest in people who share our vision to advance our position as Wisconsin's only Polytechnic University and as a regional, national and international leader in higher education.  

Be a part of the future at UW-Stout. Learn more at https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us.

University of Wisconsin-Stout is located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, a community an hour east of Minneapolis-St. Paul. A pillar of Wisconsin¿s Chippewa Valley and recognized as one of the best small towns in America, Menomonie provides an idyllic combination of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, boutiques and arts and culture with access to a metropolitan area. For more information about the UW-Stout community and region visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/our-community .

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

The minimum hourly rate for this position is $15.00/hour.  A six-month probationary period is required.  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.

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguideus.pdf

Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

All qualified candidates meeting application requirements will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against. As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, UW-Stout welcomes applications from individuals from diverse groups; veterans, individuals with disabilities and from historically excluded populations. UW-Stout provides equal opportunity to all persons and is committed to inclusive excellence. At UW-Stout we value our differences and welcome diverse perspectives as we continually commit to developing an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees and students. 

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 candidate and most recent supervisor(s) questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. Final candidates with previous employment within the UW System and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks. 

Must be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this position. A successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact our Human Resources office, Phone: 715.232.2149. 

In response to a public records request, the University of Wisconsin System 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

Job Family: Staff