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2nd shift Custodial Services Supervisor

University of Wisconsin Madison
life insurance, paid time off
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Mar 13, 2026
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Jobs Hub to apply through the internal application process. Job Category:Academic Staff Employment Type:Regular Job Profile:Custodial Services Supervisor Job Summary:

Be part of the team that keeps campus running- your work helps maintain clean, safe, and welcoming spaces that support UW-Madison's mission every day.

Under the general supervision of the Custodial Services Program Supervisor, the 2nd shift Custodial Services Supervisor plays a key role in supporting FP&M's commitment to highquality service by supervising and providing direction for the custodial lead, floor technicians and custodians of a crew with hours 5:00pm - 1:30am. This position establishes custodial goals, identifies the tasks needed to meet them, and executes work plans that contribute to a wellmaintained campus environment.

The 2nd shift Custodial Services Supervisor conducts work inspections, provides training and coaching on proper cleaning methods, and ensures the safe and effective operation of all equipment. Responsibilities also include removing equipment from service when necessary, arranging repairs, ordering supplies, and performing custodial duties such as operating floor care machines, completing general cleaning tasks, and assisting with snow removal.

Ongoing/Renewable

Full-Time: 100% FTE

Hours generally scheduled Monday-Friday, 5:00pm- 1:30am. Occasional weekends and holidays may be required for this position. Work is performed onsite.

Key Job Responsibilities:

  • Maintenance of cleaning equipment- ensure equipment is operational,

    cleaned and reports for required maintenance are timely


  • Customer Service- Communicates effectively with customers regularly


  • Control of proper inventory of supplies to ensure adequate supplies and

    expiration dates


  • 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 work unit resource needs, manages workflow components, schedules logistics and secures resources for the completion of established projects by internal and external entities
  • Identifies, develops and implements facility emergency and hazardous response policies and procedures to align with institutional safety rules and regulations
Department:

Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M),

About the Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M):

The Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is a full-spectrum service organization that builds, maintains, and operates the physical environment of UW-Madison in the university's education, research, and outreach activities. We are responsible for everything from the building projects that change the face of campus to the flowers that beautify the grounds.

Find out more about our Division: https://inside.fpm.wisc.edu/about-fpm/

Compensation:

$62,000 annually minimum

The minimum rate for this position is $62,000, but it is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

For a summary of benefits, please see below for more information:

Academic Staff Benefits Summary

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of two years of experience in custodial work or two years of experience supervising others (in any field).

  • Driver's license in accordance with UW-Risk Management requirements


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous supervisory or lead experience, including creating schedules and coordinating daily and weekly workflow.

  • Experienced with robotic cleaning equipment, including maintenance.

  • Strong communication skills with facility managers and a proven ability to provide excellent customer service.

  • Experience in the hiring, suspending, promoting, managing of employee conduct and disciplinary process.

  • Comfortable working with a variety of digital tools and workplace systems (e.g. Workday).


Education:

Preferred; High School Diploma or GED

How to Apply:

To begin the application process, click the "Apply" button.

Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field, either as one combined document, or separate documents.

We are eager to learn more about how your experience may align with this position.

The following is required for your application to be considered complete:


  • A cover letter describing how your experience relates to the listed required and preferred job qualifications.

  • Resume detailing your educational and professional background.


The search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline.

We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Contact Information:

Miluska Canicoba, 608-262-6593, cinthya.canicoba@wisc.edu

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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