Custodian

Summary Of Job

The Custodian performs a variety of custodial duties and maintenance tasks and assists other custodial workers or other Village staff in performing assignments in the Village Campus (including Village Hall, the Public Safety Building and other Village Buildings).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties required for this position. The job description is a summary of the major duties and responsibilities. This role may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be expected to perform additional duties as requested.

• Sweep, mop, strip, rinse, wax, and polish all floor and stair areas.
• Vacuum, clean and shampoo rugs and carpets, and periodically clean baseboards.
• Keep areas surrounding the facilities clean and in good order, sweep or hose down walks and assist in snow removal operations (limited to shoveling, snow blowing, and minor plowing using the UTV).
• Maintain shrubs, trees, and garden/flower bed areas.
• Clean and maintain public and staff washrooms, scrub fixtures, clean mirrors, wash woodwork, tile and marble; polish metal and keep towels, tissue and soap dispensers filled.
• Wash walls and toilet partitions.
• Clean the municipal lockup facility, including holding cells and interview rooms, and potential biohazards (i.e. blood, urine, vomit, etc.).
• Repair and replace fixtures such as lights or faucets as needed from time to time.
• Patch, repair, and paint walls and trim.
• Coordinate with Village vendors, including HVAC repairs and maintenance, lawn care, and other outside contractors via phone or email.
• Assist in setting up meeting rooms as scheduled, keep equipment room clean and in order; move or assist in moving furniture or shelving; use ladders and lift as necessary to wash light fixtures, change lamps and wash ceilings and walls.
• Empty waste containers, pick up trash, and take refuse to trash containers.
• Wash all windows and glass doors inside and out.
• Dust, and/or washes furniture, shelves, woodwork, cupboards, file cabinets, desks, and panels.
• Open and close the buildings and conference areas during public meetings as required. This includes securing doors, inspecting the interior to ensure everything is in order and free from fire hazards and plumbing leaks, etc. and that all members of the public have left before locking the room. Maintain a routine schedule of cleaning all buildings.
• Report problems and/or needs for maintenance work to the Village Engineer.

Qualifications

1. A valid driver's license at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
2. Completion of a background investigation. Please note: as this position accesses the Caledonia Police Department, a more thorough background investigation is completed which may take 3-4 weeks.
3. High school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of cleaning, maintenance, and other basic custodial responsibilities.
• Skill in providing a high level of customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Ability to plan and organize work to complete assignments in a timely manner and maintain a routine schedule of everyday work that needs to be completed.
• Ability to perform minor landscaping tasks desired.
• Ability to follow instructions, rules, and safety guidelines.
• Basic electric, plumbing, and carpentry skills desired.
• Ability to communicate and schedule repairs with outside contractors via phone or email.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance work orders and other job-related forms.
• Ability to use equipment, supplies and chemicals required by the position.
• Ability to operate job-related tools, mechanical appliances, snow removal equipment, lawn mowers, vacuum cleaners, floor strippers, buffers, polishers and other wheeled and mechanized equipment.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job including frequent standing, walking, twisting, bending, climbing stairs, lifting and pushing items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work and communicate with supervisors and other staff as an effective team member.
• Ability to interact diplomatically and tactfully with the public.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Village of Caledonia contributes 85% of Health Insurance premiums, 50% of premium costs for Dental family or single coverage for full-time employees, and no contribution to Vision insurance (effective on the first of the month following a full calendar month of employment), subject to annual approval by the Village Board. Holidays: 10 paid holidays / 2 Floating Holidays Vacation: Completed Calendar Years of Paid Vacation Of Employment Awarded on January 1st 0-1 Year Proration of 10 days (80 hours) 1 year 10 days 2-4 years 15 days (120 hours) 5-9 years 20 days (160 hours) 10-15 23 days (184 hours) 16+ years 25 days (200 hours) Education: With the advance approval of Village Administration, the Village will reimburse an employee for up to 100% of the cost of tuition, books, and testing charges relating to approved educational, courses, or certificate programs up to $2,000 per calendar year. Retirement Benefits: Employees are eligible to participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) upon hire and meeting WRS eligibility requirements. Wisconsin Retirement System : WRS contribution rates are set annually by WRS, employee and employer contributions to this plan are required. 2025 rates are as follows: General Employees: 6.95% Employer Contribution, 6.95% Employee Contribution Protective Employees: 14.95% Employer Contribution; 6.95% Employee Contribution Deferred Compensation: Village of Caledonia currently makes available to its employees, on a voluntary basis, participation in a deferred compensation plan. Under this plan, each employee may, on a tax-deferred basis, contribute up to 15% (with a maximum annual contribution established by the IRS) of gross earnings. Village provides no contributions to this plan. Life Insurance: The Village provides a basic term life insurance policy (subject to annual approval by the Village Board). The amount of term insurance provided depends upon the employee's annual salary. Additional units of life insurance may be purchased by the employee. Disability Insurance: Short- and long-term disability coverage is available to employees through payroll deduction at the employee's cost. Sick Leave: 1 day per month for each completed month of employment, with a maximum accrued carry-over of 190 days.