Lead Custodian

State of Wisconsin; Union Grove (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health plan

Pension match

Flexible spending

Well Wisconsin Wellness

Employee assistance

PSLF

Job summary

Lead Custodian position at Southern Wisconsin Center in Union Grove, Wisconsin. You will supervise custodial teams, train staff, and manage routine cleaning and safety tasks according to state standards.

The role requires flexible hours (including weekends), a valid driver's license, and lifting up to 75 lbs. Competitive benefits apply; starting wage is $18 per hour with state pension and health plans.

Qualifications

• Experience with custodial or housekeeping work.
• Ability to work scheduled hours including weekends/holidays.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record per policy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-the-job training for custodians.
• Requisition and distribute supplies and materials.
• Relay instructions from Buildings/Grounds Supervisor.
• Perform basic mechanical maintenance on cleaning equipment with safety adherence.

Skills

Custodial experience

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Job description

Introduction

The Department of Health Services (DHS), Southern Wisconsin Center (SWC) is recruiting to fill a full-time Lead Custodian position located in Union Grove.

Work hours: 6:30am – 3:15pm with a rotation that includes every other weekend. A $.80 per hour weekend differential will be paid for all weekend hours.

Benefits

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $47/month for single plans and $117/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Exceptional pension plan with a 7.2% employer match in 2026 with lifetime retirement payment. 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.

SWC is a state operated Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. SWC provides a wide variety of programs and services designed to assist and prepare individuals to live successfully in the setting that best meets their needs. SWC brings together a rich history and state of the art treatment approaches for the new millennium. Our workers love what they do, but don't take our word for it. Hear from our employees. Click here to see what working for the State of Wisconsin is all about!

Position Summary

Responsibilities

In this position, you will function as a team lead and perform various routine and non-routine custodial/housekeeping tasks requiring moderate physical strength. In addition, you will be responsible for:

• conducting on-the-job training for custodians.
• requisitioning and distributing supplies and materials.
• relaying instructions from the Buildings/Grounds Supervisor.
• determining the need for special project work to be performed. performing simple operation of basic mechanical maintenance on cleaning equipment while adhering to all safety procedures.

Salary Information

The starting pay is $18.00 per hour, plus excellent benefits. 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. This position is classified as a Custodian Lead and is in pay schedule and range 03/09.

Job Details

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 applicants will be required to provide a minimum of 2 supervisory references including current or most recent place of work.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by SWC or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.

This position has physical requirements which may include but are not limited to lifting between 55 to 75 lbs., twisting, bending pushing and pulling. 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. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.

• This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle. In order to become authorized to drive a State vehicle, you must meet the requirements for the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle policy, which are:
• Must have a valid driver's license;
• Must have minimum of two years non-probationary licensed driving experience with a regular (Class D) driver’s license;
• Must be 18 years of age.

Additionally, your driving record MUST NOT reflect any of the following conditions:

• Three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the past two years;
• Operating While Intoxicated (OWI)/Driving Under the Influence (DUI) citation within the past 12 months;
• Suspension or revocation of driver's license.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Experience with custodial or housekeeping work including cleaning and sanitizing.
• Ability to work scheduled hours as needed, which may include weekend, holiday, early mornings or early evenings, and overtime as needed.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and meet the requirements of the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy to drive a state vehicle described above.**

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience training, leading, overseeing, or directing staff in the use of proper cleaning techniques (e.g. use of cleaning chemicals, use and maintenance of powered cleaning equipment, safety signage, etc.)
• Experience providing customer service to internal and external partners (e.g., responding to inquiries, explaining policies and procedures, resolving issues, etc.) by phone or in person.
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook for email communications.

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Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is August 17th at 11:59 pm. This announcement has been extended to August 30th. 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. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.