The Portage County Facilities department is hiring a full-time Custodian!  This is a Monday - Friday, 2nd shift position (2 - 10:30 pm).

What are the main job duties?
 

Cleaning Building

• Sweeping, mopping, stripping, sealing and re-waxing of hard floors.
• Vacuuming, extracting and shampooing of carpeting.
• Empty wastebaskets, collect recyclable materials.
• Clean bathroom facilities
• 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.
• 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.

General Grounds Work

• 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.

What are the minimum qualifications?

• 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.

Portage County offers a ROBUST BENEFIT PACKAGE for this position. Benefits include;

• State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan

• Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with the High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution and a Traditional PPO plan)

• Vacation

• Paid holidays

• Sick leave

• Flexible spending account

• Life insurance- premium paid by the County

• Long term disability insurance- premium paid by the County

• Dental insurance

• 457B Deferred Compensation Plan

Portage County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer