Custodian

About the role

Provides routine indoor and outdoor custodial maintenance services for various assigned municipal buildings and grounds.

Responsibilities

• Performs general custodial maintenance of municipal buildings including wall, ceiling, and window washing, upholstery cleaning, dusting, and painting.
• Cleans and maintains floors including carpeting, tile, and concrete.
• Cleans restrooms.
• Removes trash and recyclables.
• Maintains and replenishes cleaning and related supplies and equipment.
• Assists maintenance supervisor and maintenance technician as needed.
• Moves furniture and sets up meeting rooms.
• Performs minor plumbing tasks as required.
• Removes snow and salts walkways.
• Replaces light bulbs when needed.
• Performs other duties as necessary to maintain a properly presentable facility.

Qualifications

• Sufficient strength and dexterity to operate power cleaning equipment safely.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
• Ability to bend and stoop frequently.
• Ability to frequently work on ladders at various heights.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including through email.
• Ability to work with computer/tablet-based work request system.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and ability to work safely and take precautions.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: 2025Health Insurance with options for single and family coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Monthly contributions from the City of New Berlin.
• Dental Insurance: Delta Dental with employee premiums paid by the City.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): Reimburses eligible medical and pharmacy expenses.
• Voluntary Worksite Benefits: Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and other voluntary benefits.
• Retirement: Automatic enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System with employer contributions.
• Deferred Compensation (Section 457 Plan): Allows for savings and investment for retirement through payroll deduction.
• RecPASS: Complimentary Gym and Track RecPASS for unlimited visits to the New Berlin Activity and Recreation Center.
• Electronic Direct Deposit: Paychecks are deposited electronically into the employee's chosen financial institution.
• Worker's Compensation: Protection against work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Jury Duty: Eligible for paid leave if called for jury duty.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for personal and work-related issues.
• Holidays: Paid holidays including New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Good Friday, Day after Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, Christmas Eve, Independence Day, Christmas Day, and Labor Day.
• Vacation: Vacation accrual after one year of employment, increasing with tenure.
• Sick Time: 8 hours of sick time per month.
• Flex Time: Available through individual departments.
• Comp Time: Accrued per FLSA Policy.
• Bereavement Leave: Up to 5 days with pay for immediate family, up to 3 days for close family, and 1 day for relative.

Contact Information

Employer: City of New Berlin
Address: 3805 S. Casper Drive, New Berlin, Wisconsin, 53151
Phone: 262-754-2454, 262-754-1839