Custodian

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

Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://www.co.portage.wi.gov/

Deadline Note: Deadline to apply: 4:30 pm on 4/10/26