University Housing - Custodian (Various locations)

Department Overview:

Division of University Housing is committed to demonstrating our Core Values: Care in how we approach people and our work; Creativity in solving problems; Integrity in our interactions with staff and customers; Optimism, focusing on opportunities and positive outcomes; Respect for the differences, strengths, and potential in people; Stewardship of human, financial and natural resources; and Excellence in customer satisfaction and communication. 

Anticipated Start Date

8/27/26

Anticipated Hours Per Week

Academic Year 16 hours per month, Summer 25 to 40

Schedule:

Academic Year:

• Flexible Scheduling based on your academic availability and operational need.
• 16 hours a month required, 24 hours per month preferred.
• Shifts are a minimum of 2 hours
• Shifts are available Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:00AM-4:30PM

Summer:

• 25-40 hours per week, positions based on availability and operational need
• Flexible scheduling options may be available, schedule will be set upon hire.
• Work hours between 7:00AM–4:30PM Monday—Friday, some overtime expected outside of normal hours including some weekends.

Seasonal: This position is considered seasonal during the summer months and is exempt from the 89-day rule in regard to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Hours worked may exceed 30 hours/week during the summer months.

Salary/Wage Range:

Hourly $15.00 to $15.00

Number Of Positions

149

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Student Custodians provide a safe and clean environment for customers and residents to live, study, and play while providing excellent customer service. Duties performed include sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning bathrooms, restocking, washing surfaces, taking out trash, replacing light bulbs, snow removal and cleaning appliances. Student Custodian may do other tasks as assigned to help the entire University Housing Facilities team. 

• Work in teams to complete custodial work, including empty trash and recycling; vacuum; clean toilets; clean and wash sinks, windows, mirrors, showers, and stairwells; remove litter from grounds; sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and extracting floors; snow removal; cleaning common spaces including appliances, and replacing light bulbs as needed
• Report building maintenance issues, follow-up with customers as needed
• Attend student custodian centralized and in-unit training
• May move supplies between work areas using university-owned vehicles 
• Custodians in Gordon Dining & Event Center will assist with event set up and tear down
• Other duties as assigned
• Summer specific duties include:
  • Preparing rooms for residents and guests from the academic year to summer, including making beds; dust, sweep, mop, extract carpets, report on repairs needed, restock closets, towels, and linen.
  • Parking responsibilities for the arrival and departure of summer residents and guests
  • Clean vacated apartments before the new contract year starting in July

Qualifications:

• Satisfactory results of a confidential criminal background check are required.
• Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, and squat to perform work
• Preference given to candidates who have a valid driver’s license which meets UW-Risk Management standards

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, and squat to perform work.

Application Instructions:

• To apply, go to https://services.housing.wisc.edu/hrapp and submit your online application
• Deadline to apply is Monday, Jul 27, 2026 11:55 PM

University Housing values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact:

Org: University Housing
Web: www.housing.wisc.edu/jobs/student/
Email: [email protected]