Custodian Lead - Evening/Weekend Supervisor

State of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health plan

Pension plan

Flexible spending accounts

Well Wisconsin Wellness Program

Job summary

Mendota Mental Health Institute (MMHI) in Madison hires a Custodian Lead to oversee cleaning and maintenance tasks. You will direct other custodians and ensure high standards of facility upkeep on a schedule that includes weekends and varying shifts.

The role requires experience with cleaning methods and equipment; a 12‑month probation is noted, with starting pay of $19.80 per hour plus benefits. Department guidance provided by DHS Human Resources.

Qualifications

• Ability to work weekends, holidays, early mornings, early evenings; overtime may be required.
• Experience using proper cleaning techniques, powered cleaning equipment, and cleaning chemicals.
• Experience training, leading, overseeing, or directing staff in proper cleaning techniques.
• Experience planning, laying out, and organizing cleaning tasks, projects, and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Direct other custodians in cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Operate automatic cleaning equipment (scrubbers, vacuums, carpet cleaners).
• Mop, strip and seal floors.
• Shovel snow.
• Replace light bulbs.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Team leadership

Weekend work

Safety procedures

Tools

Automatic scrubbers

Carpet-cleaning equipment

Job description

Mendota Mental Health Institute (MMHI) in Madison hires a Custodian Lead to oversee cleaning and maintenance tasks. You will direct other custodians and ensure high standards of facility upkeep on a schedule that includes weekends and varying shifts.

The role requires experience with cleaning methods and equipment; a 12‑month probation is noted, with starting pay of $19.80 per hour plus benefits. Department guidance provided by DHS Human Resources.