Custodian - Library

City of La Crosse•La Crosse, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of La Crosse is seeking to fill a part-time Custodian position at the La Crosse Public Library. The La Crosse Public Library provides accessible materials, engaging programs and inclusive services for the community. This position performs general cleaning and grounds care duties, and other duties as required. Provides outstanding internal service. Because of the nature of the job duties, daily onsite work attendance is critical. Starting wage for this non-exempt position is $20.45 per hour (40 hours bi-weekly), depending on candidate qualifications. Working hours for this position will primarily be evening hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of one year’s experience in janitorial or custodial work.
Basic knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and practices needed in cleaning carpeting, flooring and furniture.
Knowledge and ability to use lawn and snow removal equipment.
Must hold a valid driver’s license.
Ability to work evenings and weekends, and adapt to schedule changes.
Requires full range of body motion including standing, sitting, bending, walking, stooping, reaching in tight places, shoveling, mowing, and climbing vertical and step ladders.
Lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds and the ability to push objects weighing up to 250 pounds on wheels.
Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination when moving library materials or operating automated equipment and power tools.
Good vision correctable to 20/20 and in color.
Clear speaking voice and good hearing.
Ability to project workplace image of specific job title.
Ability to adapt to change.
Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers.
Ability to comprehend and follow library policies and procedures.
Ability to develop an awareness of library-wide operations.
Ability to exercise good judgment at all times.
Ability to meet physical requirements of specific job title.
Participates in monthly staff, department and management team meetings.
Actively supports La Crosse Public Library’s mission.
Maintains patron confidentiality and library rights.
Adheres to library guidelines, work rules and other employee policies.
Conveys a courteous and professional attitude.
Fosters and maintains positive public relations for the library within the community.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of lawn care and snow removal power equipment.

Responsibilities

Cleans and maintains floors, restrooms, glass, and all other interior and exterior surfaces.
Empties trash receptacles and readies trash for regular garbage pickup.
Keeps up to date on recycling procedures.
Maintains an orderly and sufficient supply of cleaning materials and promptly notifies the building maintenance supervisor of re-ordering requirements.
Performs routine upkeep of the library grounds through raking, pulling weeds, pickup of litter, snow removal, and sanding/salting walks.
Assists in meeting room setups as needed.
Backs up other workers as needed at all locations.