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Custodian - Wisconsin Union

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 27073
Division/Organization: Wisconsin Union
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: 800 Langdon St Madison, WI 53706 (on bus line)
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00 to $15.00
Job Categories: Facilities and Landscaping

Department Overview:

The Wisconsin Union, often referred to as "the heart and soul" of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has enhanced the lives of members and visitors since it was founded in 1907. Since 1928, when the doors to Memorial Union opened, the Wisconsin Union has served as the living room of the UW-Madison campus. The Union connects students, faculty, staff, members, and visitors through shared cultural, social, and recreational events and experiences.

Anticipated Start Date

 8/31/25

Anticipated Hours Per Week

 4 to 8 hours

Schedule:

THESE ARE THE SHIFTS AVAILABLE FOR FALL 2025

Memorial Union:

  • Monday - Friday: 7am - 11pm
  • Saturday - Sunday: 7am -11pm

Union South:

  • Monday - Friday: 11am -3pm
  • Saturday- Sunday: 11am -3pm, 5pm- 9pm

Pyle Center:

  • Monday - Friday: 7am -9pm, 5pm- 9pm
  • Saturday: 7am -7pm

We’re hoping you can start before August 31st.

Salary/Wage Range:

 Hourly $15.00 to $15.00

Number Of Positions

 6

Position Summary/Job Duties:

General custodial duties include but are not limited to:

  • Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming 
  • Emptying trash and recycling 
  • Cleaning and restocking restrooms 
  • Washing and dusting windows
  • Clearing tables, moving furniture, taking out trash on the Terrace
  • Snow removal (in season)
  • Badger Bash events (in season)

Qualifications:
  • Great work ethic and reliability are a must!
  • Experience helpful, but not required
  • Be comfortable lifting up to 50lbs to waist-height without assistance
  • Ability to walk and stand for extended periods
  • Capacity to squat and kneel to clean low or hard-to-reach areas

Student Status

To be eligible for the Wisconsin Union positions, you must be currently enrolled in a college, university, or highschool (at least 16). It is not permissible to hire a person as a student hourly employee if they are taking credits merely to be eligible for student hourly employment. Review UW Policy 5003- Student Hourly Employment for more information. If school is in break period (summer, spring, winter), applicants must intend to enroll in courses the following semester. If you have any questions, please email hr@union.wisc.edu.

Application Instructions:

Please go to the Union Job Site https://union.studentjobs.wisc.edu/ to apply for this job. NOTE: This job is subject to being removed early

Contact:

 Org: Wisconsin Union
Email: hr@union.wisc.edu

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Applications close: CST Central Standard Time

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