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Custodian

Wisconsin Union
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.

Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Custodian

Job Summary:

3rd shift Custodian

This position is responsible for custodial duties in Wisconsin Union buildings on 3rd shift and maintaining these areas in a safe and sanitary condition. This position reports to the Custodial Services Supervisor and will work under the guidance of an Assistant Supervisor and/or Custodian Lead. All duties are to be performed in accordance with organizational beliefs and values. Regular attendance is an essential function of the job. All established safety rules and regulations must be followed. Will be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

Duties include but are not limited to: cleaning and restocking restrooms, common areas, restaurants, commercial kitchens, dining rooms, theaters and snow removal. May also help with carpet cleaning, hard floor maintenance and refinishing, and other duties as assigned.

Schedule:

40 hours per week

10:00pm - 6:30am

Days worked and off are on a rotating schedule

Wage:

$17.00 per hour

Differential Weekend pay for work performed on Saturday and Sunday $.80 per hours is added.

Differential night pay, for work performed between 6pm-6am an addition $2.50 per hour added.

Key Job Responsibilities:

  • Utilizes basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables
  • Monitors and secures facility interior and exterior entrances and reports issues to appropriate entities
  • 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

Department:

UW Madison- Wisconsin Union - Union South - Custodial Services

Compensation:

Wage is $17.00 per hour

Differential Weekend pay for work performed on Saturday and Sunday $.80 per hours is added.

Differential night pay, for work performed between 6pm-6am an addition $2.50 per hour added.

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

3 month work experience

Education:

High School Diploma - Preferred

How to Apply:

Click the "Apply" button to start the application process.

You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

  • Resume 

Applicants needs to attach a Resume

Contact Information:

Rod Rotar

rod.rotar@wisc.edu / 608-263-5596

  • Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. 

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.

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