CUSTODIAN LEAD

Are you a person who enjoys working on a team to get the job done? Then this job is made for you! More than just a job, an opportunity to grow!

The State of Wisconsin, Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is hiring a Custodian Lead. This position is located at the Wisconsin Military Academy (WMA), in Fort McCoy.

The DMA provides essential, effective, and responsive military and emergency management capability for the citizens of our state and nation. During emergencies, no single organization can handle the response. The DMA consists of several organizations working together to plan, prepare, coordinate, and respond effectively when our communities and neighbors need us the most.

We offer an opportunity to engage with a team of dedicated professionals, with a truly worthwhile mission.

The Wisconsin Military Academy is the Wisconsin National Guard’s educational institution, providing a professional learning environment, quality instruction, and training support to future leaders through its Officers Candidate School and Warrant Officer Candidate School.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $45/month for single plans and $111/month for family plans after two months of employment).
• A casual atmosphere and flexible work schedules, depending on the position's requirements.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program-A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall wellbeing.
• Working for Wisconsin State Government may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Work is performed under the guidance of a Custodial Services Supervisor. This position is responsible for a variety of custodial/housekeeping tasks. Duties include but are not limited to general coordination of all custodial services including assigning daily rooms or task to be performed that day, using an automated system to assign and input clean rooms, inspect daily work of custodians/housekeeping staff to ensure it meets standards, address daily reports of complaints as to the quality of work being performed by housekeeping staff and report findings to higher level personnel; monthly inventory of supplies to include linen and custodial supplies; maintain the stocking of inventory; dusting/cleaning building and billeting rooms, appliances, and furnishings, emptying trash, operating household and industrial vacuum cleaners, making beds, operating carpet cleaner, sweeping, and mopping.

Starting pay is $17.64/ hr.

This position is in the 03/09 pay schedule/range. A 12-month probation will be required.

Hours are Monday Through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

For current permanent state employees, pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

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In order to gain access to the military facility and to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled, DMA will conduct a comprehensive background check.

The Department of Military Affairs does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.

This is a State of Wisconsin Civil Service position. The DMA does not require current or previous military experience.

All new permanent, project, and limited term employees will be required to report to Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) in Madison on the Monday of their first week of employment for the New Employee Orientation (NEO) program. Additional information will be sent to the new employees and their supervisors on the Tuesday prior to NEO.

Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will have:

• The ability to bend, stoop, climb ladders, and lift up to 50lbs
• Experience performing cleaning duties
• Written and verbal communication skills with staff and stakeholders
• Basic computer knowledge

Well qualified candidates will have:

• Previous lead worker experience

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The Department of Military Affairs is an equal opportunity employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For complete information on veterans’ hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment Assistance page on the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs’ website.

Veterans with a 30%-or-greater service-connected disability rating are eligible for consideration for non-competitive appointment to permanent positions in classified civil service under s. 230.275, WI Stats. Please visit the Veterans Employment page for more information about the program and how to apply. Current state employees in permanent positions are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.

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Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Bryan Bergman at bryan.bergman@widma.gov or 608-640-9012.

The online application process must be completed by 11:59p.m. on 11/13/2025. Late applications will not be accepted.