Custodian

Outagamie County Core Values

Invested in Serving

Better Together

Create Progress

Support Through Compassion

Position Purpose

Reporting to the Custodial Supervisor, the Custodian keeps assigned areas of building interiors clean and orderly, and performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance of buildings, equipment, and grounds.

Hours: Typical shifts are 3:30pm-12:00am Mon-Fri; optional 4:30pm-1:00am Mon-Thurs, 3:30pm-12:00am Friday - no weekends or holidays! There is possibilities of overtime.

Location: Outagamie County Government Center in Appleton, WI

We offer a full benefits package which includes being a part of the Wisconsin Retirement System pension! Want to learn more about our benefits?
Click here: https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources

We also offer:
Health, Dental, Vision Benefit options
HSA with county contribution on the High Deductible plan
FSA option
Short term and Long term disability
Life Insurance
Employee and Family On-site Clinic along with nearby clinic
So much more!

Key Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Performs heavy cleaning work, including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, stripping waxes, buffing floors, washing walls, windows, and woodwork, dusting and polishing furniture, cleaning restrooms and replenishing supplies.
• Operates related equipment including manual and automatic floor scrubber, carpet shampoo & extracting machines, wet/dry vacuum, hand held polishers, automatic disinfecting spray machines, etc.
• Arranges and moves furniture to accommodate meetings, assisting in giving directions to meeting room location, and ensuring that the buildings are open for meetings and locked up at the close of the day.
• Maintains supplies and equipment used.
• Performs routine building checks to determine possible vandalism or symptoms of heating, ventilating or cooling equipment malfunctions, reporting the same.
• Collects recyclable materials from various locations and deposits in appropriate container.
• Assists with removal of snow and ice using shovels and other hand tools.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance, works overtime/extra hours as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Maintenance Personnel, Department Heads, Supervisors, County Employees, and Visitors.
• Ability to safely drive the County van and trucks to outlying facilities for custodial duties with a valid driver's license.
• Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, sanitize door knobs, push plates, light switches, and all high touch point surfaces.
• Performs painting projects as directed, using appropriate equipment, techniques, and safety procedures.

Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements

• High School graduate or G.E.D., custodial experience preferred.
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Experience with automatic floor scrubbers, burnishing machines, carpet extractors, and knowledge of stripping and waxing floors preferred.
• Wisconsin Driver's License is required.

Required or Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to conform to goals, policies, and procedures of the Department as well as the Outagamie County Work Rules and Terms of Employment.
• Knowledge of and skill in using cleaning products, and assorted tools and equipment.
• Ability to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to keep simple records in various formats such as corrective and preventative maintenance sheets as required.
• Ability to walk, stoop, climb, bend, stretch, push, pull and lift or otherwise move weights up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 80 pounds occasionally understanding and utilizing proper body mechanics.
• May operate a light truck or other vehicle then would need to possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to safely operate small power equipment such as lawnmowers, riding mowers, edgers, trimmers, etc.
• Ability to follow written and oral direction and work semi-independently.
• Ability to understand and efficiently use various computer programs including but not limited to Outlook, Tyler, Facility Dude, REACT and WMMIC programs through the use of an IPad.

• Stand/walk
• Sitting
• Lift/carry up to 80 lbs. occasionally and 50 lbs. frequently
• Push/pull vacuum, carpet extractor and floor scrubber
• Pulling hand over hand
• Climbing stairs
• Climbing stepladders
• Balancing
• Stooping
• Kneeling
• Repeated bending
• Crawling
• Reaching: high/low level
• Finger movement-repetitive
• Repetitive twisting/pressure with wrist or hands
• Both hands required
• Both legs required
• Twisting
• Ability for rapid mental/muscular coordination simultaneously
• Ability to communicate verbally
• Visual requirements to perform custodian work

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.

Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20 or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting: https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources/employee-benefits-information

Outagamie County Diversity Statement:

Outagamie County is committed to developing, nurturing, and sustaining an equitable community and workforce where all individuals can thrive. We pledge to amplify the voices of under-represented communities or those who were historically excluded, by removing barriers that result from racial, social injustice and inequities. We strive to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion are embedded at all levels of Outagamie County programs and departments through acknowledging, analyzing, and addressing the root causes of inequities. We will create and advance equitable polices, practices and procedures, including, but not limited to County services, recruitment and retention, policies and practices, budgeting and procurement. We commit to being transparent and will continually evaluate and update our values when identified goals and objectives are not being achieved or sustained. Outagamie County will strive to create an inclusive environment where every community member feels like he/she/they belong.

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.