Custodian Lead

Position Summary

As the Custodian Lead, you will be responsible for performing a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks at MMHI. You will direct other custodians responsible for cleaning and maintenance activities. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Operating automatic cleaning equipment, such as automatic scrubbers, sweepers, wall washers, wet/dry vacuums, and carpet-cleaning equipment
• Mopping, stripping and sealing of floors
• Cleaning toilets, showers and furniture
• Shoveling snow
• Replacing light bulbs

Salary Information

The starting pay for this position is $17.64 or the minimum at the time of appointment, 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 in pay schedule and range 03/09.

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 lbs., standing, sitting kneeling, climbing ladders, crawling, and stooping. 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 both of the following:

• Ability to work weekends, holidays, early mornings, early evenings, and/or overtime may be required as needed.
• Experience using proper cleaning techniques, powered cleaning equipment, and cleaning chemicals.

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, the use of powered cleaning equipment, or cleaning chemicals.
• Experience planning, laying out, and organizing cleaning tasks, projects, and schedules in order to accomplish tasks efficiently.

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How To Apply

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Information:

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• You will be required to attach your current resume in a Word or PDF compatible format and answer one or more questions.
• Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.
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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, click here.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is June 15, 2026 at 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.