Custodian - Library

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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.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or GED are required. Minimum 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.

Benefits:
Voluntary dental and vision plans, paid holidays, vacations, and sick leave.

Selected candidate is subject to background check and post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

Part-time, mornings, evenings, weekends.

Under general supervision performs general cleaning and grounds care duties; performs other duties as required.

• 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 reordering 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.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in janitorial work.
• Knowledge of lawn care and snow removal power equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.

• 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.

Service, both to our public and internally, is the highest priority for the organization. For positions in public service roles, employees are expected to be scheduled at a public service point for up to 50% of their workweek. For positions where providing programming is a primary duty, up to 25% of work time may be scheduled at a public service point.

On occasions of staffing shortages, employees may be required to cover desk shifts beyond the basic percentages listed. Employees in roles without regular public‑facing duties may be called upon to assist with tasks outside of their usual work, including but not limited to working public service points or providing support in another way so that coverage may be achieved.

• 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.
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