Custodian II

Job Posting End Date:

01-09-2026

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Position Summary:

Work involves performing such cleaning tasks as sweeping, mopping, and polishing floors, washing walls and windows, cleaning restrooms, picking up paper, etc.  Work may involve operating floor buffers, vacuum cleaners, and sweepers.  Work is performed according to established routines and procedures or written or oral instructions.  Routine decisions are made based on established procedures.  Close supervision is received for new assignments; however, once routine assignments have been learned, they are performed without direct supervision.  Work assignments that vary from normal routine may be received occasionally from the supervisor accompanied by oral instructions.  However, most work originates as a result of the continuing need for maintenance of public buildings.  Work is reviewed by the immediate supervisor by spot checks of work in progress and inspection of completed work.

Examples of Work Performed:

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

• Sweeps, mops, and polishes floors and stairways using vacuum cleaner and buffer as necessary.

• Washes walls, windows, and woodwork.

• Empty waste baskets.

• Dusts, polishes, arranges, and moves furniture and equipment.

• Cleans restrooms and replenishes supplies.

• Cleans mirrors, venetian blinds, light fixtures, and drinking fountains.        

• Locks doors, keeping buildings, offices, and restricted areas secure as directed by supervisor.

• Notifies supervisor in the event of unusual happenings.

• May assist with shoveling snow and operating sweepers.

• Develops solutions to work issues that add value for our customers.

• Maintains regular and predictable attendance; works extra hours as required.

• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications:

• High school graduation or its equivalent preferred.  At least one year paid work experience doing custodial duties which includes operating large cleaning equipment (floor buffers, power sweepers and waxers, and industrial vacuums) required.

• A valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets County standards.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

• Because the job duties can involve access to secure areas and confidential and/or criminal and prosecutorial information, the selected candidate(s) must possess a good reputation and background which will withstand pre-appointment investigation, that will include finger-print check. Candidates must be free of any felony convictions to be considered for this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.

• Knowledge of proper safety precautions to be taken when using vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, other custodial equipment, and grass mowers.

• Ability to perform routine operations involving custodial duties without close supervision.

• Ability to perform moderately heavy manual work.

• Ability to follow simple oral instructions.

• Ability to recognize equipment in need of maintenance.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisor, building occupants, and the public

• Ability to work independently

Compensation:

Starting hourly rate of pay is $19.70 + Marathon County Benefits.

Physical Requirements:

High Physical Requirements - Job requires significant physical exertion, with tasks that involve more active movement. This job may include standing for long periods, lifting heavy objects, or engaging in manual labor.

All physical requirements are described with the intent to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.

Selection Procedure:

The selection of the successful candidate may be made by assessment of education and work experience, oral interview, review of references, and/or other job-related selection procedures. Depending on position requirements, the selected candidate may be required to satisfactorily complete post-offer assessments, including but no