Custodian, King Veterans Home - $2000 Sign-on Bonus - Reannouncement

State of Wisconsin; King (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a long-term care facility that provides essential support to veterans. As a Custodian, you will play a vital role in maintaining clean and welcoming living spaces. This rewarding position offers a competitive hourly wage, a sign-on bonus, and an exceptional benefits package. If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of those who have served our country, this is the opportunity for you. Enjoy a fulfilling career while contributing to the well-being of our veterans in a picturesque setting.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus of $2000

Exceptional pension plan

Lifetime retirement payment

Optional tax-advantaged retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and using custodial equipment.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and use protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and sanitizing tasks in patient rooms and common areas.
• Maintain a homelike environment for residents.

Skills

Cleaning and using cleaning products

Following written and verbal instructions

Working cooperatively and communicating

Following safety procedures

Performing custodial tasks

Problem solving

Job description

These positions were previously announced. If you applied under Job Opening ID 16688, you do not need to apply again.

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
Making a difference in the lives of Wisconsin veterans

The Wisconsin Veterans Home in King (WVHK) is seeking multiple Custodians to join our housekeeping team. The Home is a 24/7/365 long-term care facilitythat specializesin providing comfort, support, and professional healthcare services to elderly or disabled veterans and their spouses. The facility is on the picturesque shoreline of the Chain O'Lakes, off Highway 10 between Stevens Point and Appleton. Come join our dedicated team!

Sign-On Bonus of $2000for eligible new hireswho agree to remain in the position for one year.

• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan

This agency is committed to serving Wisconsin's veteran population. Our rewarding positions offer the satisfaction of serving those who have served us all.

The state of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Position Summary

Join the housekeeping team that maintains clean and enjoyable living and recreation areas for Wisconsin veterans!

Custodians at WVHK are responsible for performing a variety of cleaning and sanitizing tasks in occupied and unoccupied patient rooms, common areas and offices, to maintain a homelike environment for the residents of our facility. Duties include but are not limited to cleaning toilets, showers, and furniture; floor care; operating automatic cleaning equipment such as scrubbers, sweepers, and carpet cleaning machines; shoveling snow; and replacing light bulbs.

Starting wage is $16.18 per hour, with additional compensation for nights, weekends, holidays and overtime, plus an attractive employee benefits package.

Sign-on bonus of $2000for eligible new hires.The first $1000 will be paid in the employee's first paycheck and the second $1000 will be paid when the employee attains permanent status.

Custodian is in pay schedule-pay range 03-08. For current State employees, pay on hire will be set following the Wisconsin Compensation Plan.

This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.

Part-time positions work less than five days a week. Full-time positions require availability to work scheduled hours as needed, which may include holidays and overtime.

Job duties require climbing, reaching and bending; performing sustained physical activity; performing heavy work, including occasionally exerting more than 100 pounds of force; operating loud, shaking and/or vibrating equipment; and working on ladders and/or scaffolding.

Due to the nature of the positions, WDVA will conduct a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment.

Employment in this position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment tuberculosis (TB) skin test.

A 12-month probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

In their resume, minimally qualified applicants will describe their experience performing paid or unpaid work.

Additional required and preferred experience that will be assessed later in the selection process are:

• cleaning and using cleaning products; and
• following written and verbal instructions including work assignment changes; and
• working cooperatively and communicating with others; and
• following safety procedures and using personal protective equipment, including when using chemical agents; and/or
• performing custodial tasks and using custodial equipment and tools; and/or
• following sanitizing procedures and using chemical sanitizing agents; and/or
• problem solving

How To Apply

To be eligible for consideration for a job, complete the online application process. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service . You will be required to attach a resume. To ease the application process, upload your resume to WiscJobs prior to attaching it.

NOTE: Applicants are not able to update or change their resume once the application is submitted. Make sure that your resume is how you want it to be before you finalize the application.

Currentpermanent, classified state employees who are eligible for transfer into a position assigned to pay schedule-pay range 03-08 should complete the online application process.

After the set deadline, resumes will be reviewed by one or more job expertsand qualified applicants will be asked to take partin the next step of the hiring process. Failure to complete all steps of the process will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered.

If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted via email or phone. Make sure your contact information is correct and check your messages regularly.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without WDVA sponsorship) at the time of application.

Applications will be accepted until the needs of the Home are met.