Dodge County offers a generous benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – available for use after 30 days of employment
• 10 observed paid holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – with employer contributions - HRA
• Life insurance, Long-term disability and Flex spending
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of various cleaning and yard maintenance equipment including leaf blowers, rider floor scrubbers, cleaners and sweepers, buffers, vacuums, brooms, shovels and other hand tools.
• Knowledge of safe operation and maintenance of tools, equipment, and facility systems.
• Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Knowledge of the operation, care, and repair of maintenance equipment and tools.
• Working knowledge of occupational hazards (OSHA) and safe work practices.
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures of the County.
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.
• Ability to interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits requiring minimal direction and supervision.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
• Knowledge of computer software including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications consistent for this position.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems, and interpreting policies and regulations.
• Ability to communicate detailed and often sensitive information effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports, and conversations, within the provision of open records laws.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and respond after hours as needed.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
• Frequently requires standing, speaking, or hearing, using hands to finger, handle, or feel and repetitive motions, and occasionally requires sitting.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work is frequently performed in a noisy environment, around mechanical equipment, and toxic chemicals.

• Work will include outdoors in seasonal weather extremes.

• Exposures could include chemicals, seasonal temperature extremes, bodily fluids, infectious diseases and hazardous waste; including work in secured detention areas.

Experience

• Must successfully pass criminal background check.
• 1 year(s): Work experience in custodial services. Equivalent combination of education and experience which provides necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education

• High School or better in Education