Custodian

Custodian

Location


US-WI-Eau Claire

Posting #


2026-2076

Category


Staff

Close Date


7/5/2026

Type


Full-Time

FLSA Status


Non-Exempt

Hourly Pay Rate/Salary


Starting hourly rate of $17.20 - $21.50. Pay rate will be commensurate with qualifications.

Hours per Week


40

Work Schedule


8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. This position is customer-focused and may require the ability to adjust schedule to meet College, department, and customer needs.

Anticipated Start Date


As soon as possible

Overview and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Custodial Supervisor, this position is responsible for performing a variety of manual work, generally of a physical nature, related to the cleaning of Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) facilities.

Responsibilities:

Perform normal and customary cleaning duties in offices, classrooms, and other areas of the building.
• Clean and maintain hard and carpeted floors.
• Clean restroom facilities.
• Cleaning duties include the following tasks but are not limited to:
• Spot clean all walls when needed.
• Clean writing surfaces and equipment such as whiteboards, erasers, etc.
• Clean and wash lockers as needed.
• Wash all glass.
• Ensure cleaning cart is stocked with materials. Inform Crew Leader if supplies are running low.
• Replace all burned out lights.
• Handle trash and recycling.
• Help keep sidewalks and entrances free of snow, ice and litter.
• Building security (locking/unlocking campus doors).
• Perform room set-ups; including arranging classroom furniture and moving furniture/equipment.
• Ability to work with students and staff to create a pleasant environment for learning and working.
• Aptitude for accepting job responsibilities, good safety standards, and performing work without direct supervision.
• Readiness to accept job changes as needed and accept supervisor's suggestions.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to use online work-order system to manage tasks.
• Ability to assist coworkers in their areas due to absence, workload, etc.
• Ability to clean using current sanitary chemistry.
• Ability to operate equipment associated with cleaning process.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment.
• Ability to read and understand instructions, product labels, and hazardous information sheets/labels.
• Ability to model integrity through self-awareness, personal accountability, ethical behavior, quality standards, and sustainable practices.
• Ability to think critically by applying problem solving practices, acquiring relevant information, using technology and other resources appropriately, and evaluating alternatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly, concisely, and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for audience.
• Ability to recognize personal biases, adapt to different cultural situations, and demonstrate a commitment to respectful interactions with persons of various ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, or educational backgrounds.
• Basic knowledge of and skills with technology including software programs for communication including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Outlook.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of successful commercial cleaning experience.
• Experience working in an educational environment preferred.
• Experience in working with people and having contact with the public preferred.

In evaluating candidates for this position, the College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform duties of position.

CVTC reserves the right to limit applicant consideration from specific geographic regions when differences in state-level policies, laws, or regulatory frameworks present conflicts with institutional standards and/or fiduciary responsibilities. This practice supports compliance, operational integrity, and alignment with the College's strategic objectives.

The College is seeking to attract diverse instructors and staff who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded individuals committed to collaborating with faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

Benefits Summary

2026 annual benefits include:

• 3 - 4 weeks of paid vacation time based on years of service
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid winter break - varies each year based on academic calendar and, at a minimum, includes days between Christmas and New Year's holidays (some exceptions may apply for essential workers)
• Paid summer break - the week of July 4th.
• 4 paid personal days
• 3 weeks (15 days) paid sick time annually for absences due to illness, injury, or doctor and dentist appointments of the employee, dependent children, spouse, or parents of the employee or spouse; cumulative to 135 days (1,080 hours)
• Paid bereavement time
• Paid volunteer time
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 annually (eligibility requirements apply)
• Health insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents with attached Health Savings Account (HSA); CVTC contributes $3,400 annually for a family plan or $1,700 annually for a single plan to your HSA
• Wellness incentive of up to $600 for employees enrolled in CVTC's health insurance
• $2,500 cash-payment in lieu of CVTC health insurance coverage for employees who have credible coverage through another source
• Dental insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents
• Vision insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid by CVTC
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), CVTC matches 7.2%, vested at 5 years of credible service
• 403(b) tax deferred annuity program
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Section 125 flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development
• Certified Gold Level Family Friendly Workplace (FFW)
• Access to expansive collection of college and public library resources for personal and professional use
• Free or low-cost services offered by CVTC program students, such as computer repair, automotive repair, Shear Inspiration Salon and Spa, aesthetician services and 620 West restaurant and culinary pop ups

Benefits begin on the first date of employment (i.e., there is no waiting period).

CVTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the college's non-discrimination policies: Tam Burgau, Vice President of Talent & Culture, 620 W. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701, View phone number on click.appcast.io, WI Relay: 711