Custodian

Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeEau Claire, WI
Onsite

About The Position

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 include performing normal and customary cleaning duties in offices, classrooms, and other areas of the building, cleaning and maintaining hard and carpeted floors, and cleaning restroom facilities. Duties also encompass spot cleaning walls, cleaning writing surfaces and equipment, washing lockers, washing all glass, ensuring the cleaning cart is stocked, informing the Crew Leader if supplies are running low, replacing burned-out lights, handling trash and recycling, helping to keep sidewalks and entrances free of snow, ice and litter, building security (locking/unlocking campus doors), and performing room set-ups including arranging classroom furniture and moving furniture/equipment. The role requires the ability to work with students and staff to create a pleasant environment for learning and working, an aptitude for accepting job responsibilities, good safety standards, and performing work without direct supervision. Readiness to accept job changes and supervisor’s suggestions is also essential.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Minimum of two years of successful commercial cleaning experience.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working in an educational environment preferred.
  • Experience in working with people and having contact with the public preferred.

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.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • 3 – 4 weeks of paid vacation time based on years of service
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Paid winter break
  • 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
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