Custodian

The Portage County Facilities department has a full-time, Monday - Friday, first shift Custodian position open!

• Sweeping, mopping, stripping, sealing, and re-waxing of hard floors.
• Vacuuming, extracting, and shampooing of carpeting.
• Empty wastebaskets and collect recyclable materials.
• Clean toilets, sinks, urinals, mirrors and replenish supplies.
• Wash walls and windows.
• Clean drinking fountains, deep sinks, elevators, offices, public areas, lounge, and other related areas.
• Dust all ledges, windowsills, shelves, cabinets, and vending machines.
• Clean all cleaning equipment before putting it away.
• Wash all light fixtures.
• Clean heat radiators and vent registers.
• Operate shampooers, vacuums, floor machines, buffers, and other related equipment.
• Clean window blinds.
• Change light bulbs.
• Set up meeting rooms.
• Performs assigned project work and other work requests.
• Secure building, turn off lights, shut and lock windows, assure building is vacant and lock doors.
• Notify Lead Custodian or Assistant Facilities Management Director concerning the need for repairs to building operating systems.
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.

• Cut, trim and rake grass, water lawn.
• Shovel and plow snow, salt and apply ice melt to sidewalks and steps.
• Keep steps clean and ashtrays empty.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years custodial experience preferred. (stripping, waxing, buffing, and extracting duties with associated floor care equipment)
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license.
• Must pass Caregiver and FBI criminal background check which will be conducted by the Portage County Sheriff's department. Must not have any felony convictions.

• Vacation - available on day one!
• Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
• Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
• Flexible spending account
• Dental insurance
• State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan - County contribution of 7.2%!
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Life insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
• Long term disability insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
• EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) - paid by the County
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan