Custodian

Salary: $20.22 - $20.85 Hourly
Location : Elkhorn Campus, Elkhorn, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26023
Division: Facilities and Security
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: 6/21/2026 11:59 PM Central


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.
• E mployment is contingent upon an acceptable background
• Flexibility is needed to accommodate business needs
• Ability to travel within the district with little or no notice

Guide
Not 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 SoundsYes Environmental Conditions
Working 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 Conditions
Working 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
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Revised: April 2025
01


Do you possess a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you possess basic computer skills?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you possess cleaning experience?

• Yes
• No

04


I understand and acknowledge that Gateway does not provide relocation assistance for employment. If I am offered and accept a position with Gateway Technical College that requires me to relocate, I plan to incur those expenses myself.

• I will incur expenses of relocation or i will not need to relocate.
• I am no longer interested in the position

05


I understand that Gateway does not offer visa sponsorship and acknowledge that i do not now nor will I require sponsorship for employment in the future.

• I do not now nor will I in the future require visa sponsorship
• I currently require sponsorship for employment
• I will require visa sponsorship in the future.

06


Which of the following best applies to your employment status with Gateway Technical College? (check one)

• I am not now nor have I ever been an employee of Gateway Technical College.
• I am currently a permanent full time employee
• I am currently a permanent part time employee.
• I am currently a casual or student worker.
• I am currently an adjunct faculty employee.
• I am a current Limited Term employee.
• I was previously employed at Gateway Technical College in the past.

07


For employment consideration - Which one of the following best applies to you?

• I am related either by blood or by marriage to a Board of Trustees Member.
• I am related either by blood or by marriage to a Current Gateway Employee.
• None of the above.

Required Question