Job Description

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a dynamic learning community grounded in academic excellence and focused on student success, diversity, inclusion and community engagement. One of 13 four-year institutions within the University of Wisconsin System, Parkside provides an educational value to our students that¿s unparalleled. An affordable, high-quality education is an investment in one¿s future, and we believe the cost of an education should not prevent any student from achieving his or her educational and professional goals. The university is the proud recipient of the 2022 AASCU Excellence & Innovation Award for Student Success and College Completion from The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), a testament to years of strategic efforts.

UW Parkside is a great place to start or enhance your career and is part of the UW Systems.  The campus is nestled in 700 acres of woodland and prairie and two miles west of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI.  At Parkside we offer good benefits and an opportunity to get involved in community projects and employee engagement activities.  We are certainly proud of its diverse student body in the UW System.   We work together to help our students, staff and faculty thrive.  Find out why Parkside is where you belong. 

Position Title: Custodial Services Supervisor
Employment Type: Full time, Academic Staff, Exempt
Reports To: The Custodial Services Supervisor will report to the Chief Facilities Officer
Pay Range: $52,000 - $72,000  
 

Key Qualifications:

¿ Education ¿ H.S. Diploma Preferred
¿ Ideal candidates will have experience with custodial services in an educational environment, conferences and event management, and experience working within a student living environment.

The Facilities Management Department is a key part of the University that ensures the campus roads are clean, that utilities like water and electricity are operating effectively and efficiently, and that our campus is clean and beautiful. The work environment for this position is predominantly indoors.  Exposure to dust, odors, moving mechanical parts and noise is common.
 

The Custodial Services Supervisor provides direct supervision to all custodial teams working in state buildings on a 24-hour basis.  The work responsibilities of this position include comprehensive planning, development, assigning and directing a variety of programs pertaining to the activities of the custodial staff team.  These programs will include widely diversified areas of safety training, budget development and management, product testing, equipment testing and preventative maintenance of custodial equipment.  The Custodial Services Supervisor also directs campus set-ups for events. This position reports to the Chief Facilities Officer.

Job Responsibilities Include:

¿ Identifies work unit resource needs, manages workflow components, schedules logistics and secures resources for the completion of established projects by internal and external entities
¿ Implements the use of and provides training for new supplies/equipment to ensure adequate utilization
¿ Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
¿ Develops, implements, and schedules operational work plans of staff for one or multiple projects or work units
¿ Identifies, develops and implements facility emergency and hazardous response policies and procedures to align with institutional safety rules and regulations
 

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan.  

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/   

Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/benefits-estimator/   

LEGAL NOTICES

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)  

Note:  Criminal Background Check - The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a ¿disparate impact¿ and is not ¿job-related and consistent with business necessity¿ in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applicants should relate to the duties of the job.

UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer:  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.  If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204.  Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability.                                                

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available at https://www.uwp.edu/live/offices/universitypolice/crimestats.cfm. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.

THE UNIVERSITY

UW-Parkside is a regional comprehensive university that is committed to accessibility, academic excellence, student success, diversity, and community engagement.  This beautiful campus is on 700 acres of woodland & prairie in the heart of the Milwaukee/Chicago corridor, between Racine and Kenosha and near Lake Michigan.  The university enrolls approximately 5,000 students, many of whom are first- generation and nontraditional students.  UW-Parkside benefits from the diversity of the communities it services in Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth Counties.  Kenosha and Racine are small cities that offer tranquility and convenience.  The myriad attractions of Milwaukee and Chicago are easily accessible, as is the solitude of the country. UW-Parkside is strongly committed to creating and maintaining a multicultural, pluralistic campus environment.  

The tri-county region that comprises the University¿s primary service area is home to an impressive array of businesses.  There are more than 10,000 small businesses in the region, as well as a large number of globally-recognized employers.  The college, through its active, engaged Advisory Board, enjoys a close relationship with many of these businesses. For further information regarding the University and community, please see our website at www.uwp.edu.

Applications received by 4/30/2024 are ensured full consideration; position is open until filled.    

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Please be sure you have included:

• Cover Letter outlining your qualifications for the position
• Resume
• References 

Applications received by 4/30/2024 are ensured full consideration; position is open until filled.  

It is the policy of UW Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.  If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below.  Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability.  

If you have application questions call or email:  

Amber Marzette

(262)595-2042

marzetta@uwp.edu