Custodian - Library

Custodian – La Crosse Public Library: Grow your career with us! 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. Applications are accepted through October 26, 2026. To be considered, submit an employment application and resume by visiting https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacrossewi 

Work schedule
Part-time, mornings, evenings, weekends.

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

Primary Duties

• 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.

Secondary Duties

• Assists in meeting room setups as needed.
• Backs up other workers as needed at all locations.

Qualifications

• 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.

Physical Demands

• 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 Expectation for All Library Employees 
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.

General Requirements for All Library Employees

• 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.

Job Performance Standards

• 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.

Required Talents & Leadership Competencies
Talents: service, ethics, arranger, responsibility, creativity, empathy, persuasion
Leadership Competencies: vision, strategic thinking, conflict management, continuous learning, flexibility, team building, customer service, interpersonal skills, oral and written communications

DEFINITIONS FOR REQUIRED COMPETENCIES Talents

• Service:                          a drive to be of service to others
• Ethics:                             a clear understanding of right and wrong which guides actions
• Arranger:                      an ability to orchestrate
• Responsibility:            a need to assume personal accountability for work
• Creativity:                     ability to break existing configurations in favor of more effective/appealing ones
• Empathy:                     an ability to identify the feelings and perspectives of others
• Persuasion:                an ability to persuade others logically

Leadership 

• Vision: Takes a long-term view and acts as a catalyst for organizational change; builds a shared vision with others. Influences others to translate vision into action.
• Strategic thinking: Formulates effective strategies consistent with the business and competitive strategy of the organization. Examines policy issues and strategic planning with a long-term perspective. Determines objectives and sets priorities; anticipates potential threats or opportunities.
• Conflict management: Identifies and takes steps to prevent potential situations that could result in unpleasant confrontations. Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a positive and constructive manner to minimize negative impact.
• Continuous learning: Grasps the essence of new information; masters new technical and business knowledge; recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development; seeks feedback from others and opportunities to master new knowledge.
• Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions or unexpected obstacles. Adjust rapidly to new situations warranting attention and resolution.
• Team building: Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward goal accomplishments. Consistently develops and sustains cooperative working relationships. Encourages and facilitates cooperation within the organization and with customer groups; fosters commitment, team spirit, pride, trust.
• Customer service: Balances interests of a variety of clients. Readily readjust priorities to respond to pressing and changing client demands. Anticipates and meets the need of clients. In committed to continuous improvement of services.
• Interpersonal skills: Considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of different people in different situations; is tactful, compassionate and sensitive, and treats others with respect.
• Oral communications: Listens effectively and clarifies information as needed. Facilitates an open exchange of ideas and fosters an atmosphere of open communications.
• Written communications: Expresses facts and ideas in writing in a clear, convincing and organized manner.