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Custodial Lead - 3rd Shift

Universities of Wisconsin · Kenosha, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

This is a third shift job, Sunday through Thursday, 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. How have you handled overnight work before?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably work nights and stay alert, since attendance matters most for this role.

Tell me about a time you trained someone new on cleaning procedures.

What they are checking: Whether they can teach clearly and patiently, since the lead helps with basic training.

Tell me about a time you noticed a repair or pest problem and reported it. What happened?

What they are checking: Whether they notice problems and document them so they get fixed.

What would you do

How would you assign areas to your crew at the start of a shift when one person calls in?

What they are checking: Whether they can rebalance work quickly so the most important areas still get done.

You find an exterior campus door propped open at 2 a.m. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they take building security seriously and report it through the right channels.

What would you do if you found a chemical spill or a broken pipe flooding a hallway?

What they are checking: Whether they stay safe, contain the problem and escalate according to procedure.

A coworker is not finishing their assigned area. How do you handle it as a lead?

What they are checking: Whether they address performance directly and fairly without acting as the supervisor.

About the work

How do you keep track of supplies so the crew never runs out?

What they are checking: Whether they document inventory and order ahead rather than reacting when something is gone.

How do you keep walkways safe when snow and ice come overnight?

What they are checking: Whether they know Kenosha winters and plan snow and ice work before people arrive in the morning.

What cleaning chemicals and equipment have you used, and how do you use them safely?

What they are checking: Whether they know safe handling, dilution and the safety data sheets for the products they use.

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The full job description

As published by Universities of Wisconsin.

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Custodial Lead - 3rd Shift Job Category: University Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Custodian Lead Job Duties: Cleans institutional facilities, removes waste and recycling, and monitors building security to ensure cleanliness, orderliness, and safety in assigned areas. Leads the custodial work of others and responds to custodial emergencies. This is a 3rd shift position, the days/hours are Sunday – Thursday, 10pm – 6:30am. Key Job Responsibilities: • Schedules, monitors, and communicates with staff and assists with basic training • Monitors and secures facility interior and exterior entrances and reports issues to appropriate entities • Responds to facility emergency and hazardous situations, and escalates incidents according to established policies and procedures • Maintains organization of supply areas and equipment, documents inventory, and requests additional supplies as needed • Documents and reports repairs, violations, and pest control needs • Maintains clean and clear walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice • Utilizes basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables Department: Facilities Management Custodial Department Compensation: $19.00/hour Required Qualifications: • Utilizes basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables • Monitors and secures facility interior and exterior entrances and reports issues to appropriate entities • Maintains organization of supply areas and equipment, documents inventory, and requests additional supplies as needed • Documents and reports repairs, violations, and pest control needs • Maintains clean and clear walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice • Schedules, monitors, and communicates with staff and assists with basic training • Responds to facility emergency and hazardous situations, and escalates incidents according to established policies and procedures Legal Notices and Important Information 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 applications should relate to the duties of the job. Reasonable Accommodations It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation 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 provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability. Parkside Crime Statistics Report In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin  Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available here . Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report. Transcript Requirement Please note: Transcriptions will be required upon hire. UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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