Custodian

State of Wisconsin; Illinois; On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3.5 weeks vacation and 9 paid holidays

Health plan options

Pension with employer match

Flexible spending accounts

Well Wisconsin Wellness Program

Employee assistance program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Winnebago Mental Health Institute (WMHI) located near Oshkosh, WI, is hiring a full-time Custodian to perform cleaning and maintenance tasks in a psychiatric hospital serving children, adolescents and adults. Work hours are mainly Monday–Friday, 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM, with occasional weekends and holidays.

A $3,000 sign-on bonus applies for new state employees, paid in two installments. Benefits include extensive leave, health plans, retirement options, flexible spending accounts, wellness

Qualifications

• Must be able to work scheduled hours including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting procedures.
• Ability to use cleaning products safely with protective equipment.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and use problem solving.
• Experience in custodial or housekeeping work preferred.
• Experience with basic hand tools and custodial equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate automatic cleaning equipment such as scrubbers, sweepers, wall washers, vacuums and carpet cleaners.
• Strip and seal floors.
• Clean toilets, showers and furniture.
• Shovel snow.
• Replace light bulbs.

Skills

Flexible hours

Cleaning & disinfecting

Safety procedures (PPE)

Teamwork & problem solving

Job description

Introduction

Winnebago Mental Health Institute (WMHI), located near Oshkosh WI, is looking to hire full-time Custodian position. WMHI is a part of the Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS) and is a psychiatric hospital providing quality mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults.

The full-time positions will work primarily weekdays (Monday - Friday) from 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

This position will be required to work once every 16th weekend and may require some holidays, and possible overtime, depending on the needs of the facility.

A $3000 sign-on bonus applies to those with no prior state service in the last five years; must stay with WMHI in the position until completing probation. Bonus will be split, $1500 upon hire and $1500 after completing probation.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time for full-time positions. Limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months. Vacation and additional benefits will be prorated based on the number of hours worked for part-time positions.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $47/month for single plans and $117/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Premium pension plan with at least a 7.25% employer match in 2027. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

Duties

As a Custodian, you are responsible for performing a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks at WMHI. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Operating automatic cleaning equipment, such as automatic scrubbers, sweepers, and wall washers, wet/dry vacuums, and carpet cleaning equipment.
• Stripping and sealing floors.
• Cleaning toilets showers and furniture.
• Shoveling snow.
• Replacing light bulbs.

Salary Information

The starting pay is $18.72 per hour (approximately $38,900 per year) or minimum at time of appointment, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

This position is eligible for a night differential of $0.80 for hours worked between 6:00 pm to 6:00 am, and a weekend differential of $0.80 for hours worked between midnight Friday to midnight Sunday.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is in pay schedule and range 03/08.

Job Details

This position requires the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

All appointees will be required to complete a pre-employment health assessment including a TB screen prior to their start date.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Ability to work scheduled hours as needed, which may include weekends, holidays, early morning or early evenings, and overtime as needed.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting procedures.
• Ability to use cleaning products and follow appropriate safety/sanitizing procedures including the use of protective equipment and chemical agents.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and use problem solving processes.

Well-qualified candidates will also have one or both of the following:

• Previous experience with custodial or housekeeping work.
• Experience using basic hand tools (e.g. drill, screwdriver, etc.) and custodial equipment (e.g. floor scrubber, Kaivac, carpet cleaner, etc.).

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Aff…

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

The deadline to apply is 10/19/26 by 11:59 pm.