University - Custodian

Position: University Housing - Custodian (Various locations)
University Housing - Custodian (Various locations)

Job No: 27916
Division/Organization: University Housing
Department: Residence Hall Facilities
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: 15 Slichter Hall - Human Resources 625 Babcock Dr Madison, WI 53706 (on bus line)
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00 to $15.00
Job Categories: Facilities and Landscaping

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

1/26/26

Anticipated Hours Per Week

Academic Year 16 per month, Summer 20-40

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
• Res Halls: most shifts are available on the weekends between the hours of 7am-5pm; some weekday shifts may be available between the hours of 7am-4pm depending on the unit's operational need
• Evenings & GDEC Evenings: shifts available 7 days a week between 3:00PM 1:30AM; reports to Jones Hall on Lakeshore or GDEC on Southeast

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.
• Daytime Res Halls: 7:30AM-4:00PM Monday-Friday, some overtime expected outside of normal hours including some weekends.
• Evenings & GDEC Evenings: 3:00PM-1:30AM Bi-Weekly Rotation;
  Monday
  -Thursday and
• Tuesday - 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

53

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. University Housing cleans to APPA Level 2-Ordinary Tidiness.

• Work in teams to complete custodial work, including empty trash and recycling; vacuum; cleaning bathrooms; 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
• Assist parking responsibilities for academic year breaks and transitions.
• 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.

Physical Demands

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

Application Instructions:

• To apply, go to  and submit your online application
• Final date to receive applications is Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 11:55 PM

University Housing values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Contact:

Org:
University Housing
Contact:
University Housing Human Resources
Web:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
Email: hrc.edu

Advertised: January 05, 2026 05:00 AM CST Central Standard Time
Applications close: February 05, 2026 05:00 AM CST Central Standard Time

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