Custodian
Summary
| Title: | Custodian |
|---|---|
| ID: | 850000016 3.24.26 |
| Department: | Facilities Management |
| Deadline: | Deadline date: |
| Recruitment ends at 4:30 p.m. : | 04/10/2026 |
| Job Type: | Full time |
| Hours per week: | 40 hrs / wk |
| Salary Range: | $18.82 / hr |
Description
The Portage County Facilities department has a full-time, Monday - Friday, first shift Custodian position open!
Pay range starts at $18.82 / hr
What are the primary job duties?
Cleaning buildings
- 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.
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 is the minimum education and experience needed?
- 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 GREAT benefit package, which includes the following;
- 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
*** Apply by 4:30 pm on Friday, April 10th
Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
