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Estimated Pay info$18 per hour
Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Elkhorn, Wisconsin

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SUMMARY

Elkhorn Campus

Monday - Thursday 2pm-10:30pm Fri 9:30am -6pm

The primary responsibility of the Custodian will be custodial and maintenance in and around the campus facilities. Custodians will promote a safe and healthy environment for our community, students, visitors and employees. It is the role of the custodian to follow daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules.

This position reports to the Campus Facilities Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  1. Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the college utilizing appropriate germicides and cleaning solutions. Duties include, but are not limited to cleaning, dusting, and scrubbing of the building surfaces and furniture, operating industrial and associated equipment and performing minor repairs as needs arise.
  2. Regularly inspects and removes trash and debris from the college grounds.
  3. Initiate, retrieve and respond to service requests via web based work order ticketing system-coordinating resources and implements the set up and take down of furniture and equipment for campus and community events.
  4. Performs preventative maintenance and regular maintenance in and around facilities (i.e. painting, troubleshoots and repairs minor plumbing and/or electrical problems)
  5. Maintenance of custodial equipment and on-hand supplies
  6. Perform snow removal activities: snow plowing, snow blowing, snow shoveling, salt spreading, etc.
  7. Assist with loading and unloading trucks.
  8. Lock and secure buildings.
  9. Adhere to safety policies and OHSA requirements.
Please note the above is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job with or without notice. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED IN THE POSITION
REQUIRED:
  1. Driver's License
  2. Basic computer skills
  3. Cleaning experience
OTHER SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
  1. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written format; read, understand and follow instructions, schedules, and chemical & solvent label.
  2. Ability to access ticketing system and email.
  3. Ability to obtain or complete forklift-training certifications.
  4. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  5. Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet cleaning schedules; perform the physical requirements for the position including climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, reaching, and standing for long periods of time; lift and carry boxes, tools, equipment and materials.
  6. The ability to operate mechanical cleaning equipment such as carpet extractors, high-speed buffers and scrubbers.
  7. The ability to operate a forklift, floor jack, snow removal equipment and District-owned vehicle
  8. High degree of professionalism and customer care.
  9. Promotes efficiency and creates a sense of teamwork.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.

DIVISION/LOCATION: Facilities and Security/Elkhorn

COMP GRADE: 22

FLSA DESIGNATION: Non-Exempt

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.
  • Employment is contingent upon an acceptable background
  • Flexibility is needed to accommodate business needs
  • Ability to travel within the district with little or no notice
GuideNot ApplicableActivity is not applicable to this occupationOccasionallyOccupation required this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)FrequentlyOccupation required this activity from 33% - 66%% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)ContinuouslyOccupation required this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)Physical Demands
Physical DemandsFrequency
Lift / CarryFrequencySittingOccasionally
10 lbs or lessContinuouslyStanding or WalkingContinuously
11- 20 lbsContinuouslyReaching OverheadOccasionally
21 - 50 lbsFrequentlyReaching at or Below Shoulder LevelOccasionally
51 - 100 lbsOccasionallyKeyboardingOccasionally
Over 100 lbsOccasionallyDriving (seasonally frequently)
Occasionally



Stooping
Frequently
Push / Pull
Crouching
Frequently
12 lbs or lessContinuouslyKneelingFrequently
13 - 25 lbsContinuouslyCrawlingOccasionally
26 - 40 lbsFrequentlyClimbing Ramps or Stairs
Frequently

41 - 100 lbsOccasionallyClimbing Ladders, Ropes or Scaffolding
Occasionally
Over 100 lbsOccasionallyCommunicating Verbally
Continuously


DrivingFrequently
Hearing RequirementYes / NoTraveling (overnight, in & out of district)Not Applicable
One-on-one (in person)YesFar Visual Acuity (20' or more)Continuously
Group or conference (in person)YesNear Visual Acuity (20" or less)Continuously
TelephoneYes


Other SoundsYesEnvironmental ConditionsWorking ConditionsFrequency
Noise Intensity LevelFrequencyHumidity: non-weather relatedFrequently
QuietContinuouslyExtreme Cold: non-weather relatedOccasionally
ModerateContinuously
Extreme Hot: non-weather relatedOccasionally
LoudContinuously
Working OutdoorsFrequently
Very LoudOccasionallyWetness: contact with water or other liquidsContinuously


Working ConditionsWorking ConditionsFrequency
Working ConditionsFrequencyWorking in Close Proximity to Others
Continuously
Working interruptionsContinuouslyOpen Work SpaceContinuously
Stressful situationsFrequentlyWorking in a confined spaceFrequently
Exposure to offensive odorsFrequentlyExposure to a computer screen Frequently
Required uniform supplied by departmentContinuously

Gateway will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law.

Gateway Technical College is an operating under an Affirmative Action Plan. Reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact the Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights at compliance@gtc.edu or 262-564-3062. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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Posting ID: 1268305379 Posted: 2026-06-11 Job Title: Custodian