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Limited Term Employment Opportunity - Custodian

Human Resources is now accepting applications to fill limited term employment (LTE) custodian positions as they occur on campus. 

Duties include but not limited to cleaning: bathrooms, classrooms, offices, hallways, stairwells, landings, pool area, gyms, handball courts, weight rooms, locker rooms, lobbies, entrances, etc.; set-up/take-down furniture for special events, moves, work orders, etc.; remove ice and snow from entrances and walks; keep utility rooms stocked and in order; operate motor vehicle, test fire alarms. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: attention to detail; ability to follow directions; ability to assess workload and prioritize daily tasks;strong customer service skills; ability to perform physical labor including: heavy lifting, bending, stooping, twisting and other motions; ability to work both independently as well as part of a team; ability to understand safety regulations and perform work in a safe manner at all times utilizing safety and personal protection equipment when necessary.

Custodian positions may require the operation and maintenance of power equipment to include, but not limited to: vacuums (upright, tank, wet/dry, portable), shampooers (upholstery, extraction, bonneting), floor scrubbers, floor buffers, pressure washers and various accessories for the above machines.  Custodians may come in contact with blood-borne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials. Training will be required in the use of proper cleaning methods and protective equipment.

Duration :  maximum of six months (full time)
Wage : 9.00/hour
Work Schedule :  fixed daily schedule to be determined by Supervisor

Note: this position does not qualify for benefits or paid leave (vacation, holidays, etc.)

How to Apply :  Submit a cover letter addressing relevant training and work experience, and a Limited Term Employment application available at: http://www.uwosh.edu/hr/pdf/lteapplication.pdf or resume to:  Jo Fenrich, Human Resources, UW Oshkosh, 800 Algoma Blvd., Dempsey Hall 328, Oshkosh, WI 54901 or e-mail the documents to fenrich@uwosh.edu .  For detailed explanation of Limited Term Employment (LTE), visit the Human Resources web site at: http://www.uwosh.edu/hr/ltefaq.php

Questions regarding Limited Term Employment should be directed to Jo Fenrich at 920-424-2279 or email fenrich@uwosh.edu . Applications will be accepted until the needs of the university are met. Following a paper review, individuals appearing most qualified will be invited for an interview.

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http://www.uwosh.edu

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer.

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is both a major undergraduate campus and a regional graduate center in the statewide University of Wisconsin System. With a student body of 11,000, UW Oshkosh offers bachelor's and master's degrees in the professional colleges of Business, Education and Nursing, and the College of Letters and Science.

A flexible calendar permits faculty and students to plan and use their time creatively. The University features a faculty development program unique in the UW System, that supports research, curriculum development and professional development.

The UW Oshkosh campus is located along the Fox River in a city of 62,000 that is famous for its history and noted for modern commercial and cultural development. Bounded by lakes, rivers and nearby forested recreational areas, Oshkosh is located within easy driving distances of Milwaukee and Madison. Oshkosh is one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the state.

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