Custodian

State of Wisconsin; Mendota (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Free parking

24/7 fitness center

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

State of Wisconsin is seeking a Custodian for the Madison area to perform cleaning and maintenance tasks, including operating cleaning equipment and handling floors, toilets, and furniture. The position requires adaptability to shift times and some weekends.

The role offers health benefits, night and weekend differentials, and a sign-on bonus for qualifying applicants. A 12-month probationary period is specified with background checks and TB testing required before start date.

Qualifications

• Ability to work scheduled hours as needed, including weekends and overtime.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to follow safety standards when using chemical cleaning agents.
• Ability to use cleaning tools and sanitizing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate automatic cleaning equipment (scrubbers, sweepers, wall washers).
• Strip and seal floors; clean toilets, showers and furniture.
• Shovel snow and replace light bulbs as needed.

Skills

Flexibility

Safety awareness

Following instructions

Cleaning tools handling

Job description

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CWC provides short-term and long-term residential services to assist people living with intellectual disabilities in acquiring the personal skills needed to reach their highest potential. CWC is located at 317 Knutson Drive on the north side of Madison.

We offer a team-oriented atmosphere and our workers love what they do. But don’t take our word for it. Hear from our employees.

• Top rated health plan options starting at $47/month for single plans and $117/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.
• 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.
• CWC also has a 24/7 fitness center, free parking, and is on the Madison Metro bus route.

* * PM positions are available * *

• These positions work primarily 8-hour shifts and may have rotating days off and some weekends are required. The shift currently available is 2:00pm-10:30pm

Position Summary

As the Custodian, you will be responsible for performing a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks at CWC. 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 of floors; cleaning of toilets, showers and furniture; shoveling snow; and replacing light bulbs.

Salary Information

The starting salary is $18.72 per hour, plus excellent benefits. There is a $.80 night differential and a $.80 weekend differential, which will be combined for $1.60 when working nights on weekends. A 12-month probationary period is required.

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

A $3,000 sign-on bonus applies to those who do not have prior state service in the last five years; who stay with CWC in the position until completing probation. Bonus will be split, $1,500 upon hire and $1,500 after completing probation.

All applicants who may be appointed to these positions 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 receive a TB test, which will be administered by CWC or medical personnel approved by the center prior to their start date.

These positions have physical requirements which may include but are not limited to lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, climbing, bending, reaching, and twisting. Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.

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.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have the following:

• Ability to work scheduled hours as needed, which may include weekends, holidays, early morning or early evenings, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions, and able to accept work assignment changes as needed.
• Ability to follow proper safety standards when using chemical cleaning agents.
• Ability to use cleaning tools and appropriate sanitizing procedures.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s affairs, click here .

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is 11:59pm on September 14.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm.