Custodian Lead (Continuous Recruitment)Cleans institutional facilities, removes waste and recycling, and monitors building security to ensure cleanliness, orderliness, and safety in assigned areas. Leads the custodial work of others and responds to custodial emergencies.UWO is now offering sign-on bonuses for new Custodial and Grounds employees! Recruitment Bonus of $1,000 ($500 for part-time) will be awarded after successful completion of 180-day Probation Period (6 month)! Retention Bonus of $1,000 ($500 for part-time) will be awarded after successful completion of 1-year Employment Anniversary!Maintains organization of supply areas and equipment, documents inventory, and requests additional supplies as neededDocuments and reports repairs, violations, and pest control needsMaintains clean and clear walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and iceUtilizes basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclablesSchedules, monitors, and communicates with staff and assists with basic trainingMonitors and secures facility interior and exterior entrances and reports issues to appropriate entitiesResponds to facility emergency and hazardous situations, and escalates incidents according to established policies and procedures$16.50/hrStrong attention to detailAbility to assess workload, troubleshoot problems, and prioritize tasksStrong customer service skillsAbility to follow verbal and written instructionsEffective interpersonal and oral communication skillsAbility to perform physical labor throughout work hours, including heavy lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, stooping, twisting and other motions with or without accommodationAbility to work both independently and as a member of a custodial teamAbility to understand and utilize safety regulations to perform work in a safe manner at all times, utilizing safety and personal protective equipmentAbility to read/understand chemical labels/signs and/or picturesMust pass a pre-work screen to ensure the ability to perform essential physical functions of the position with or without accommodationsSome assignments require the ability to obtain a WI Driver's License and authorization to drive a University vehicle upon hireEmployees are expected to be flexible in the performance of their job functions and to communicate respectfully with students, co-workers, supervisors and other University staff, may be asked to work hours in excess of the normal shift and after-hours call-ins, including occasional weekend and holiday hoursAbility to get a State of Wisconsin Driver's LicensePrior custodial experienceManage performance and productivityCoach, train, and developDelegate and manage workflowResolve conflict and support teamCommunicate and align with ManagementHigh school diploma or equivalentApplicants must submit the following documents using the online application: Resume*Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise, using specific examples from your work and education history.
Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application. All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application, you will not be able to go into the system and change them.For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply, contact Human Resources at or .Reasonable AccommodationsUWO 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 or .
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