Part-time Custodian

POSITION:               Part-time Custodian

LOCATION:            Washington Park Library

HOURLY WAGE:    $16.62

JOB STATUS:        Part-time, 19 hours per week, Monday through Friday, Nonexempt

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Cleans and maintains the libraries of the St. Joseph Public Library system; shows care and respect for buildings, furnishings, and equipment; performs cleaning and occasional simple maintenance and park grounds duties; does related work as required.  Is self-motivated and reliable. Works in cooperation with other custodial staff.  Is under the supervision of the Facilities Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides exemplary customer service;

• Interacts with staff and patrons of all ages with patience and kindness;

• Assists other staff members when needed and contributes in a positive way to team morale;

• Vacuums floors and edge vacuums daily;

• Mops, washes, waxes, and strips floors;

• Cleans restrooms daily;

• Cleans window glass daily;

• Cleans water fountains daily;

• Dusts;

• Collects trash daily;

• Empties outside book drop daily;

• Shovels snow when needed (outside vendor manages bulk of this);

• Spreads ice melt for safe access into building when needed;

• Picks up wastepaper from the floor of the library, the exterior of the building, and parking lot daily;

• Routine lifting, bending, squatting, and reaching from floor level to 6 feet in height;

• Assists with deliveries between branches or other locations, as needed;

• Oversees and monitors the library facility and grounds for potential problems;

• Helps with the daily upkeep and monitoring of HVAC, alarms, plumbing, etc.

• Keeps weekly inventory of cleaning equipment and supplies for ordering purposes;

• Keeps exterior stairwells clean and free of leaves and debris;

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions;

• Ability to work without close supervision;

• Ability to get along well with others;

• Has a good knowledge of commonly accepted custodial practices;

• General knowledge of cleaning, waxing, maintaining a variety of flooring types:

Colored concrete, historical tile, carpet, oak flooring, linoleum tile, etc.;

• Respects and takes exceptional care of historical oak furnishings, doors, windows, and trims.

• Respects and takes exceptional care of the library building and park area.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, and perform continuous physical labor.

ACCEPTABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of high school and three years of custodial experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.  A Class E chauffeur’s license is required: a brief period of time will be allowed for the successful candidate to secure one if necessary.

7/2026