Custodian

Custodian

Salary

$21.86 - $24.29 Hourly

Location

Uptown Social (Senior Center), WI

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

09162026

Department

Facilities & Operations

Opening Date

09/16/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits

Summary of Job

The Department of Facilities and Operations is responsible for the functions of the City's physical spaces, including buildings, grounds and infrastructure. The goal is to ensure that these spaces are safe, comfortable, efficient, and sustainable, while also supporting the organization's objectives. Maintaining the cleanliness of the facilities and surrounding grounds is of the upmost importance, while providing a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

This position performs custodial maintenance duties including dusting, mopping, finishing and buffing floors, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, cleaning, sanitizing, and restocking restrooms in City owned facilities. Most work is performed independently. This person is expected to report to work daily as scheduled and be prepared to work at the start of the shift wearing the proper attire. All City employees are expected to be honest and truthful at all times.

While City Custodians are trained to clean all City facilities, this position will be based at Uptown Social, the Citys Senior Center. Theres some flexibility in the schedule of the position based on input from the employee as well as the needs of the department. Occasional weekends and nights may be required.

Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs routine maintenance to custodial equipment and supplies.
• Unlocks doors and ensures doors are locked after cleaning areas.
• Reports needs and concerns to appropriate staff, which may include submitting or recommending work orders and checking supply levels.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Assists in on-the-job training of new staff.
• Performs cleaning functions specific to the assigned facilities and/or based on seasonal/project requirements.
• May provide vendors/contractors with access to areas for maintenance, when notified by the director or designee.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs general, routine custodial duties, to include dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, and restocking paper and soap supplies.
• Empties trash receptacles, disposes trash into compactors and/or dumpsters, and bags trash for proper disposal.
• May assist or perform snow removal activities, cutting grass, and minor maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs, adjusting furniture, or other similar activities.
• Keeps building and property in a clean and orderly condition.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Possession and maintenance of valid driver's license and auto insurance in accordance with state of Wisconsin law required. Use of personal vehicle on the job may be required for transportation from location to location.
• One or more years of previous experience maintaining buildings and/or grounds and landscaping in a business setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures.
• Experience with using cleaning equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers, and cleaning solutions.
• Background in handling, mixing, and using cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to work with little one on one supervision as work is performed in numerous city facilities.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule depending on the needs of the department.

Job offers for this position are contingent on the individual passing a pre-employment background screening.

Work Environment:

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, and occasionally handle materials which may weigh up to 50 pounds. Capable of repeated standing, bending, kneeling and reaching overhead for up to ten hours per day. This position requires the ability to perform tasks related to repetitive motions with the use of the hands, legs, and back. The employee is infrequently required to work outdoors in all climatic conditions. Possibility for some exposure to disagreeable features using the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Employee is required to travel to other facilities under the City of Sheboygan. The employee is occasionally required to work evenings and long hours and be able to respond to call-ins after normal hours. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In an effort to provide for continuing of City government and to cope with the problems of the emergency, you may be required to work during a proclaimed state of emergency, consistent with Sec 323.14 Wis. Stats. And City emergency management plans and programs.

The City of Sheboygan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for the below 2026 benefits:

• Health Plan

• Employee Plan Monthly Premium of $92.66

• Employee & Spouse Plan Monthly Premium of $176.28

• Employee & Child(ren) Plan Monthly Premium of $159.80

• Family Plan Monthly Premium of $243.60

• Dental Plan

• Employee Plan Monthly Premium of $8.58

• Employee & Spouse Plan Monthly Premium of $17.32

• Employee & Child(ren) Plan Monthly Premium of $19.34

• Family Plan Monthly Premium of $28.43

• Vision Plan

• Employee Full Vision Plan Monthly Premium of $9.14, Materials Only Plan Monthly Premium of $6.10

• Employee & Spouse Full Vision Plan Monthly Premium of $18.25, Materials Only Plan Monthly Premium of $12.19

• Employee & Child(ren) Full Vision Plan Monthly Premium of $24.22, Materials Only Plan Monthly Premium of $16.18

• Family Full Vision Plan Monthly Premium of $24.22, Materials Only Plan Monthly Premium of $16.18

• Annual Employer HSA Contribution

• Contribution of $750 for Employee Plan

• Contribution of $1,500 for Employee and Dependent Plan

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• PTO for non-represented employees prorated for remainder of first year of employment. Starting at 4 weeks for first full year of employment for full time staff.

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)

• State Retirement Pension. Participation required for eligible employees.

• Paid Holidays

• Eligible upon hire. 10 observed holidays each calendar year.

• Tuition Assistance

• Eligible after 6 months of hire.

Employer City of Sheboygan

Address 828 Center Avenue

Human Resources

Sheboygan, Wisconsin, 53081

Website http://www.sheboyganwi.gov