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Custodian

Buildings and Facilities

Lead Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Non
- Exempt

F

Vernon County is dedicated to enhancing quality of life by promoting the health and safety of all residents and by conserving our natural landscape and unique rural character. We are committed to fostering stewardship, collaboration, and innovative growth through informed decision-making and transparent government.

This is a general labor position responsible for maintaining Vernon County buildings in a clean, safe, professional, and well-functioning condition. Employee must take pride in their work, recognize what needs to be done, and take initiative to address the issues. This position involves more than following a checklist; you must be dependable and willing to assist wherever needed to keep Vernon County facilities operating properly.

While this position is under the general supervision of the Lead Facilities Maintenance Specialist, you will often work alone with no direct supervision.

• Cleans and maintains floors by sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, vacuuming, striping, waxing and buffing.
• Cleans windows, doors, walls, fixtures, furniture, and other building surfaces.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and replenishes supplies.
• Empties trash and recycling containers, sorts recyclables, and transports materials to designated areas.
• Maintains entrances, sidewalks, and public areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Operates snow removal equipment and removes snow in winter months.
• Operates tractor with mower and weed trimmer.
• Performs routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc. by pruning, sweeping, etc. as necessary or instructed.
• Assists in building security by checking doors and lights.
• Watches for evidence of fire hazards and/or vandalism.
• Operates custodial and maintenance equipment safely and properly.
• Maintains, repairs, adjusts, and installs equipment in which some skill is necessary.
• Inventories cleaning products, paper products, and other custodial supplies and order as necessary.
• Ensures custodial equipment and work area are in a clean and organized condition.

• Cleans and properly stores all equipment at the end of each shift.
• Responsible for working safely and following safety practices and standards of the facility; responsible for reporting and/or correcting any existing or potential safety or accident hazard.
• Attends staff meetings and training sessions
• Responsible for advising supervisor if valid driver’s license and good driving record are not maintained.
• Willing to work outside of standard hours, including evenings, weekends, or in alternate positions, as needed to support department operations.
• Drives company vehicles for various duties.
• Performs related work as required or directed.

• Knowledge of cleaning procedures, methods, materials, and proper use of equipment.
• Knowledge of general maintenance work and repair of mechanical devices.
• Knowledge in various floor care and maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of painting techniques and wall repair methods.
• Knowledge of lawn care, snow removal, and proper operation of equipment.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical problems accurately.
• The ability to safely operate, maintain, and service equipment and systems including various types of power, hand, and building maintenance machinery, tools, and equipment (i.e. lawnmowers, saws, tractor, floor buffer, vacuum, power tools, etc.).
• Ability to use common tools and to operate machinery and equipment.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move about for extended periods of…