Library Custodian

Salary: $19.89 - $25.57 Hourly
Location : Library - 1530 Tower Avenue, Superior, WI
Job Type: Part time
Job Number: 00371
Department: Library
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: 6/29/2026 11:00 PM Central


Job Definition
LOOKING FOR PART TIME WORK? WE HAVE THE JOB FOR YOU!

SCHEDULE: 16-19 hours per week - flexible between early morning and evening shifts. Five days per week. Example shifts: 6:00 - 10:00 am or 5:00 - 9:00 pm.
Starting wage is $19.89/hour.


DEFINITION:
Under general supervision, the Custodian performs routine cleaning tasks and performs related manual work as required. The work requires efficient performance of recurring tasks. An employee in this class is responsible for keeping assigned areas clean and orderly. The work is reviewed by inspection.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Custodian position performs routine manual work requiring the efficient performance of recurring tasks. An employee in this class is responsible for keeping assigned areas clean and orderly. The work is reviewed by inspection.

Employment Standards

TYPICAL TASKS:

1. Washes top, inside, and outside of main desks.
2. Vacuums, sweeps, and mops floors throughout the library. Cleans meeting rooms and public areas, shampoos carpet. Vacuums shelving and other areas as needed.
3. Cleans restroom counters, sinks, mirrors, toilets, and floors, replacing supplies; spot cleans waste containers and walls.
4. Once a week or more often as required, cleans refrigerator, microwave oven inside and out and cleans cupboards and sink area; cleans kitchen in public meeting room as needed.
5. Dusts book stacks and other areas, and vacuums following dusting.
6. Dusts or vacuums furniture throughout Library. Cleans tables, desks, windowsills.
7. Cleans glass in main entrance doors and display cases. Washes windows inside and outside the library.
8. Cleans computer monitors and keyboards, copiers, printers, and microfilm readers.
9. Cleans and sanitizes drinking fountains and telephones.
10. Empties cigarette urns and wastebaskets.
11. Maintains an adequate level of cleaning and paper supplies in the storage room and keeps restrooms supplied with toilet tissue and soap.
12. Shovels snow, spreads sand or salt, and sweeps sidewalks.
13. May perform cleanup where exposure exists of bloodborne pathogens or hazardous material.
14. Sets up and takes down chairs and furniture for library business.
15. Acts as backup for Library Building Maintenance Worker cleaning assignments during vacation and sick leave absences.
16. Communicates with Building Maintenance Worker about needed maintenance and repairs.
17. Picks up trash and debris around perimeter of building.
18. Opens and closes library as needed.
19. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor and Library Director.

KNOWLEDGE:
Some knowledge of:

• Cleaning methods and the use of cleaning supplies and equipment.

ABILITY TO:

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing.
• Maintain effective and courteous working relations with the public, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Read and understand information contained on Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for cleaning products.
• Follow general safety provisions for completing assigned tasks
• Follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and carry such things as a vacuum cleaner.
• Carry pails of water up and down stairs and stepladders.
• Lift, set up and climb a 12-foot step ladder to change light bulbs and clean windows.
• Work independently, organize, and prioritize tasks, demonstrate initiative, and make decisions as required.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and punctuality.

Requirements/Special Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
Training and experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledges and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledges and abilities would be:

Completion of high school or possession of GED and six (6) months of experience in cleaning offices and buildings.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Driver's License Requirement: Must possess valid driver's license or be able to provide suitable transportation as approved by the Library Director.
Post Job Offer Medical Examination Requirement: Must pass a medical exam for the specified occupation, and post-offer drug screen.

Non-Union | Non-exempt

EEOC Job Category 08 | Service Maintenance

EEOC Function 15 | Other

WC Class Code 9412 | Operations
This position will not receive benefits.