Custodian

Position Summary

As a Custodian, you will be responsible for performing a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks ies 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 toilets, showers, and furniture

* Shoveling snow

* Replacing light bulbs

Salary Information

The starting pay for this position is $16.67 per hour, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

A $3,000 sign-on bonus applies to those with no prior state service in the last five years; who stay with MMHI in the position until completing probation. Bonus will be split, $1,500 upon hire and $1,500 after completing probation.

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

Job Details

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

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by MMHI 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 up to 50 pounds, twisting, bending, crawling, crouching, and climbing ladders. Applicants will 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.

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 ability 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.

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How To Apply

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Information:

* Once your application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click "Save" to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline.

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* Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.

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* For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Shea O'Malley in Human Resources lleyconsin.gov.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans' hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran's affairs, .

Final date to receive applications

The Final date to receive applications is March 19, 2026, by 11:59 pm.

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.