Part-Time Library Custodian: Clean, Independent Impact

City of Kenosha; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kenosha seeks a dedicated custodian to maintain Kenosha Public Library facilities, ensuring daily cleanliness and readiness for operations. Responsibilities include cleaning public and staff areas, sanitizing restrooms, and performing occasional deep cleaning projects under supervision.

The role requires independent work and teamwork, with attention to safety and the use of cleaning equipment. Candidates should be reliable, punctual, and able to work at multiple library branches as

Qualifications

• Basic custodial knowledge and skill.
• The ability to operate various cleaning equipment used in public facilities.
• The ability to communicate effectively with co-workers.
• Communicate and calculate the amount of supplies needed to perform tasks.
• Understand and utilize protective equipment for safe cleaning tasks.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning of public and staff areas of library facilities.
• Project work as assigned driven by specific building needs.
• Service, sanitize, and supply staff and public restrooms.
• Grounds care / snow removal.
• Use of power equipment associated with cleaning.
• Mix chemicals for cleaning safely.
• Clean windows, floors, machines, and equipment.
• Strip and wax floors, with direction from building maintenance staff.
• Low and high dusting of shelves, ledges, machines, and equipment.
• Use of carpet extractor.
• Move furniture in minor frequency for cleaning while assisted.
• Change light bulbs reachable with a 6ft ladder.
• Clean floors daily by mopping or scrubbing.
• Dust mopping of hard floors.
• Collect and remove garbage and dispose.
• Clean furniture with spot cleaner.
• Spot clean walls and partitions.
• Alert direct supervisor of any safety or security concerns.

Skills

Custodial knowledge

Equipment operation

Effective communication

Supply calculation

Safety procedures

Tools

Power cleaning equipment

Job description

The City of Kenosha seeks a dedicated custodian to maintain Kenosha Public Library facilities, ensuring daily cleanliness and readiness for operations. Responsibilities include cleaning public and staff areas, sanitizing restrooms, and performing occasional deep cleaning projects under supervision.

The role requires independent work and teamwork, with attention to safety and the use of cleaning equipment. Candidates should be reliable, punctual, and able to work at multiple library branches as