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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

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