Custodian With A State Client

We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Temporary Custodian to provide cleaning, sanitation, and general facility maintenance services at Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized environment across four academic buildings. Because the buildings experience relatively low foot traffic, cleaning frequencies may vary depending on building usage, priorities, and operational needs.

General Cleaning and Sanitation

• Dust and clean desks, shelves, radiators, moldings, windowsills, and other surfaces.
• Sweep, dust mop, wet mop, and vacuum floors, hallways, stairways, and common areas.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, including sinks, toilets, fixtures, floors, showers, and walls.
• Empty trash receptacles and recycling bins and maintain proper waste disposal.
• Spot-clean walls, remove spills, and clean windows, ceilings, chalkboards, and other surfaces as needed.
• Clean and maintain classrooms, offices, hallways, and shared spaces.
• Change, count, and maintain linens when applicable.

Equipment and Facility Maintenance

• Safely operate custodial equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers, carpet shampooers, and floor burnishers.
• Prepare and properly use cleaning solutions, equipment, and supplies.
• Clean light fixtures and replace light bulbs using ladders or lifts when properly trained and authorized.
• Perform limited outdoor maintenance, including litter collection, snow removal, and application of ice-melting materials.
• Identify and report maintenance issues, damaged equipment, safety hazards, and needed repairs.

Building Operations and Support

• Move and arrange furniture and equipment for classroom activities, office moves, meetings, and special events.
• Assist with operating building equipment, such as bleachers, room dividers, and nets, when required.
• Lock and unlock buildings and rooms as authorized and verify that lights and equipment are turned off when appropriate.
• Assist with fire alarm testing and visual inspections of safety equipment according to established campus procedures.
• Maintain organized custodial storage areas and properly stock cleaning carts and supplies.

Additional Custodian II Support Duties

• Report facility maintenance needs, repairs, and equipment replacement requirements to the supervisor.
• Monitor, request, distribute, and maintain an inventory of custodial supplies.
• Provide basic guidance to student employees on proper cleaning techniques and safe equipment operation, as assigned.
• Assist with collecting and submitting student employee time records when required.

• Previous custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, or building maintenance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, sanitation practices, and the safe handling of cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to operate standard custodial tools and equipment safely.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain cleanliness across multiple buildings.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and follow established cleaning schedules.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to identify and report building maintenance and safety concerns.
• Willingness to perform additional facility support tasks as assigned.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and perform repetitive cleaning activities throughout the shift.
• Ability to move furniture, transport cleaning supplies, and operate custodial equipment.
• Ability to perform indoor and limited outdoor maintenance activities in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to use ladders or lifts safely when trained and authorized.

• Work Location: Rice Lake, Wisconsin.
• Cleaning Frequency: Tasks will be prioritized according to facility usage, building conditions, and campus needs. Not all areas will require daily cleaning.
• Reporting: Work will be coordinated with the designated supervisor or campus facilities representative.

The ideal candidate is reliable, self-motivated, and capable of independently maintaining multiple academic facilities. They should demonstrate effective time management, a commitment to safety and cleanliness, and flexibility to handle changing custodial and facility support priorities.

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Interested candidates with relevant custodial or facility maintenance experience are encouraged to apply.