Custodian

City of Sun Prairie; Sun Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Custodian to maintain the cleanliness and organization of municipal facilities. In this role, you will perform a variety of custodial tasks, including daily inspections, sanitation of restrooms, and minor maintenance. Your attention to detail will ensure that all facilities are secure and well-maintained. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the community while working in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for cleanliness and organization, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of custodial experience required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections and sanitation of assigned buildings.
• Assist with minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of municipal facilities.

Skills

Sanitation

Maintenance

Cleaning Procedures

Safety Hazard Identification

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Heavy Equipment

Job description

Under the direct supervision of the Facilities Supervisor, this position will be responsible for the cleanliness, organization of each municipal facility. This position will perform a wide variety of custodial tasks and perform basic maintenance tasks and report any problems that are discovered.

• Make daily inspections of assigned buildings to determine work requirements
• Sanitize restrooms, showers, and locker rooms as needed
• Sweep, dust, and mop areas of the assigned buildings, including stairwells
• Empty waste and recycling containers
• Vacuum and shampoo carpet
• Clean and maintain breakroom and appliance
• Set up and take down furniture for building activities
• Assist with supply delivery unloading and storage within facility
• Responsible for care, maintenance, and inventory of all cleaning products, supplies, and equipment
• Ensure areas of building are secure and report any problems or areas of concern to supervisor
• Establish and determine custodial program needs
• Assist with contracted cleaning services
• Perform minor repairs and routing maintenance of buildings, machinery, and equipment
• Assist with snow removal, and salting around buildings
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

High school diploma or GED Equivalent. Minimum of one year of experience in sanitation, maintenance, or custodial experience is required. A valid driver’s license with a acceptable driving record is required.

Knowledge of:

• Cleaning equipment and safety hazards
• Tools, equipment, building codes, and building maintenance procedures
• Microsoft Office suite applications and comfort working with various software

Ability to:

• Identify safety and building construction hazards
• Work independently with minor supervisory consulting
• Follow oral and written instructions

Skill in:

• Small equipment and building maintenance repair

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift various weights from floor to waist on a regular basis. Specific tasks include lifting maintenance equipment, supplies, construction equipment or other items.
• The worker must be able to move across a variety of terrain conditions including uneven ground.
• The employee is required to operate heavy equipment, motor vehicles or snow removal equipment for long periods of time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regular exposure to particularly demanding, unpleasant, strenuous, and/or hazardous elements such as dealing with inclement weather, operating heavy equipment, etc.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• When assigned to emergency call duty, must respond, and if necessary, report to duty in all weather conditions and at all hours of the day or night.

The above is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.