Custodian - Kenosha

Gateway Technical College•Kenosha, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Help create a clean, safe, and welcoming campus where students, employees, and visitors can learn, work, and thrive. This role is for someone who takes pride in creating spaces where people feel safe, welcome, and cared for. Your work helps keep Gateway running smoothly by supporting clean facilities, safe operations, and a positive campus experience every day. As a Custodian, you will help keep the Kenosha Campus clean, safe, and welcoming for students, employees, visitors, and community members. You will follow daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules while also supporting campus events, facility needs, snow removal, and general building operations.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Basic computer skills.
Cleaning experience.
Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
Follow instructions, schedules, safety procedures, and chemical or solvent labels.
Use email, basic computer systems, and a web-based ticketing or work-order system.
Complete forklift training and certification as required.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Organize and prioritize work to meet cleaning and facility schedules.
Operate carpet extractors, high-speed buffers, scrubbers, floor jacks, forklifts, snow-removal equipment, and district-owned vehicles.
Demonstrate professionalism and strong customer care.
Promote teamwork, efficiency, and a positive campus environment.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
Employment is contingent upon an acceptable background check.

Nice To Haves

Occasional, but seldom Saturday’s may be required

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain campus spaces using appropriate germicides, cleaning products, and procedures.
Dust, scrub, and clean surfaces, furniture, floors, and shared spaces.
Operate industrial cleaning equipment, including carpet extractors, high-speed buffers, and scrubbers.
Inspect campus areas and remove trash and debris from buildings and grounds.
Maintain custodial equipment, tools, and cleaning supplies.
Respond to service requests through a web-based work order system.
Perform preventative and regular maintenance around campus facilities.
Support minor repairs, painting, and basic troubleshooting of plumbing or electrical issues.
Assist with loading and unloading trucks, supplies, furniture, and equipment.
Help maintain the condition, function, and appearance of campus buildings.
Coordinate the setup and takedown of furniture and equipment for campus and community events.
Prepare rooms and shared spaces based on event and operational needs.
Respond professionally to campus service needs and work requests.
Provide customer-focused support to students, employees, visitors, and community members.
Lock and secure campus buildings.
Follow Gateway safety policies, procedures, and OSHA requirements.
Perform snow removal using plows, snow blowers, shovels, and salt-spreading equipment.
Operate district-owned vehicles and snow-removal equipment as needed.
Support safe campus operations during changing weather and seasonal conditions.