Custodian (Full Time) - Outagamie County, WI : Job Details

Salary: $18.28 HourlyLocation : Appleton, WIJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 2503135Department: MaintenanceOpening Date: 01/07/2025Typical Work Hours/Shift:: 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!Outagamie County Core ValuesInvested in ServingBetter TogetherCreate ProgressSupport 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: We also offer:Health, Dental, Vision Benefit optionsHSA with county contribution on the High Deductible planFSA optionShort term and Long term disabilityLife InsuranceEmployee and Family On-site Clinic along with nearby clinicSo 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.

Essential Physical Demands

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: 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.OUTAGAMIE COUNTY OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE AND HIGHLY COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE TO ITS EMPLOYEES.LEVELS OF BENEFITS CAN VARY BASED ON EMPLOYMENT STATUS AND EMPLOYEE GROUP. Medical Coverage Outagamie County currently offers eligible employees a Low-Deductible Health Plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Each of these plans are available for single or family coverage at affordable rates.Dental Coverage Eligible employees may choose either single, limited family, or family coverage. Vision Coverage Outagamie County offers single, employee plus one, employee plus children, and family voluntary vision insurance for those that are benefit eligible. Vision insurance coverage provides an opportunity for employees to save money on routine vision exams, contacts, eyeglass frames, and lenses.Life Insurance Outagamie County provides group life insurance for full-time employees. The cost of this coverage is paid for in full by the County.Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance Short-Term Disability pays the employee a portion of his or her income for a specified period of time, as determined by the plan. The Short-Term Disability plan provides coverage for injuries and illnesses that occur outside of work. The premium for this coverage is paid entirely by the employee and is available to active employees that meet the hours threshold requirements. Long-Term Disability Insurance All regular, non-union full-time employees are eligible for long-term disability coverage. Premiums are fully paid by the County. Wisconsin Retirement SystemWisconsin Retirement Program helps provide for financial security during retirement. Monthly annuity payments at retirement are calculated using years of creditable service, average earnings (based on three highest years of earnings), formula factors, age at retirement and selected annuity option.The retirement plan consists of two parts: an employee-required portion and an employer-required portion. Outagamie County pays the employer portion, and employees are responsible for paying the employee-required portion, which is determined by the state each year. Enrollment is required for eligible employees. Eligibility is determined based on Wisconsin Retirement System plan rules.Flexible Spending Account Plan The Flexible Spending Account Plan saves money by allowing the employee to pay for certain medical related expenses and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis, reducing annual taxable income resulting in Federal, State, Social Security, and Medicare tax savings. Employee Assistance Program Outagamie County has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The services offered as part of the County's plan are a benefit provided at no cost to its employees and their immediate family members to help deal with life's stresses. EAP consists of caring individuals who are certified counselors. They offer professional support and direction towards resolving problems or concerns. They can also help by referring the employee to another resource if assistance is needed beyond the EAP. Paid Time OffOutagamie County offers several paid time off benefits that include: vacation, personal holidays, national holidays, sick leave, bereavement leave and military leave. Deferred Compensation Deferred Compensation allows employees to set aside pre-tax earnings toward retirement. Employees can save up to 100% of their compensation, to a maximum of $20,500 annually, or as little as $10.00 per paycheck. The amount deferred reduces year-end state and federal income tax base. All the earnings will accrue tax-deferred until such time as the assets are withdrawn, generally at retirement, termination, or other special circumstances. There is also an after-tax 457 Roth contribution option.Employee and Family ClinicPrimary Health Services are available to employees and dependents ages 2 and up, who are covered on a county health plan.Pet InsurancePlease note that the pet insurance offers are discounts offered to Outagamie County employees and are not programs sponsored by Outagamie County. Please contact the companies directly for any questions, concerns or service issues.If you would like to learn more, please click below about the benefits.CONTINUING EDUCATIONOutagamie County encourages continuing education by offering Education Reimbursement. This reimbursement is intended to provide assistance to the employee for out-of-pocket expenses for continuing education for the mutual benefit of the employee and Outagamie County, not covered in the departmental budget.Any Outagamie County employee in good standing, averaging twenty (20) hours or more per week during the six (6) months prior to the start of the course, is eligible to apply. This statement is not all-inclusive in regard to tuition reimbursement.01 Please list and explain any and all types of equipment you have used for janitorial positions, if applicable. 02 Do you acknowledge that this is a 2nd shift position?

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03 Describe any and all types of detailing and specialty type work you have performed in the past including but not limited to: sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and stripping floors, buffing floors, washing walls, windows and woodwork, dusting and polishing furniture, cleaning restrooms, replenishing supplies. Required Question