Custodian

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Wisconsin State Fair Park (WSFP) is seeking skilled, customer service-oriented candidates to fill part-time, year-round Custodian openings in our Facility Services Department. This position’s core duties are related to general cleaning and disinfecting of buildings found on WSFP’s grounds.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
This position is an unclassified, Limited Term Employment (LTE) position within the State of Wisconsin employment system, working an average of 20 hours per week throughout the calendar year. Annual hours worked in this position will not exceed 1039 hours.

WHO CAN APPLY:
This position is open to all State of Wisconsin residents who meet the outlined criteria.

COMPENSATION :
The starting hourly rate for this role is $14.00 per hour.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Indoor cleaning including, but not limited to: sweeping, vacuuming, cleaning toilets, cleaning sinks, cleaning mirrors, and pulling/replacing garbage bags.

• Limited outdoor cleaning primarily including removal of cigarette butts, loose trash and refuse from outdoor trash cans.

• Shovel and apply de-icing chemicals to sidewalks and stairs.

• Restock restroom dispensers with soap, paper towels and toilet paper.

• Maintain stock of cleaning supplies, garbage bags, hand soap and paper products.

• May be responsible for disinfecting and cleaning showers at our onsite RV Park.

• May act as the liaison between one’s supervisor and fellow staff for the show day and off day maintenance of restrooms, exposition hall floor, dock area and adjacent outside areas.

• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• General cleaning experience, preferred

• Baseline knowledge and understanding of standard cleaning products, preferred

• Strong customer service skills

• Ability to stay standing and/or walking for extended periods of time

SPECIAL NOTES:
Candidate must be able to work all 11 days of the annual Wisconsin State Fair; for 2024 these dates are August 1 – 11, 2024. Prior to appointment to this position, the candidate will be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check, if over the age of 18.

This position may be exposed to (sometimes harsh) cleaning products.

TO APPLY:
Applicants should submit their application below. Your resume may be attached in lieu of submitting an employment application. Application materials will be reviewed on a first come, first serve basis and the most qualified applicants will be invited to interview.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Wisconsin State Fair Park is a year-round entertainment venue hosting activities, events, meetings and more throughout the four seasons. Home to the Exposition Center, Tommy G. Thompson Youth Center, the Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Products Pavilion and many other facilities, hundreds of events are held at the Fair Park each year. Perhaps the most notable and certainly the signature event, the Wisconsin State Fair, welcomes more than one million Fairgoers over 11 summer days. Visit www.wistatefair.com for more information.

Wisconsin State Fair Park’s central location within the largest metro area in Wisconsin makes it a desirable place to work, live and play. As a world-class city, Milwaukee and the Greater Milwaukee Area are full of opportunities galore for living, working and playing. Visit www.discovermilwaukee.com for more information.

All Limited Term and Seasonal Employment Positions, including those for the annual Wisconsin State Fair, require Wisconsin Residency:, as defined in § 6.10(1), at the time of application and throughout employment with Wisconsin State Fair Park.

Wisconsin State Fair Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.