<p>General Overview of Position</p> <p>Under the direction of the Maintenance Superintendent, aid in physical upkeep of library facilities. The primary responsibility of this position is to clean the Kenosha Public Library facilities and have them ready for day to day operation. Primary duties consist of daily scheduled cleaning with some deep cleaning assignments. The ideal candidate will work well independently as well as in a group setting. Tasks will vary from day to day in addition to a set schedule of daily tasks.</p> <ul> <li>Please Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Duties, responsibilities or qualifications may change at any time with or without notice. </li></ul> <p>Example of Duties & Responsibilities</p> <p>Essential Job Functions</p> <ul> <li> <p>General cleaning of public and staff areas of library facilities</p> </li><li> <p>Project work as assigned driven by specific building needs</p> </li><li> <p>Service, sanitize, and supply staff and public restrooms</p> </li><li> <p>Grounds care / snow removal</p> </li><li> <p>Use of power equipment associated with cleaning.</p> </li><li> <p>Mix chemicals for cleaning safely</p> </li><li> <p>Clean windows, flat surfaces, machines, and equipment</p> </li><li> <p>Strip and wax floors, with direction from building maintenance staff</p> </li><li> <p>Low and high dusting of shelves, ledges, machines, and equipment</p> </li><li> <p>Use of carpet extractor.</p> </li><li> <p>Move furniture in minor frequency for cleaning while assisted</p> </li><li> <p>Change light bulbs that can be reached with a 6ft fiberglass ladder</p> </li><li> <p>Clean by mopping or scrubbing floors daily</p> </li><li> <p>Dust mopping hard floors</p> </li><li> <p>Collect and remove garbage from cans and empty into the dumpster</p> </li><li> <p>Clean furniture with a spot cleaner</p> </li><li> <p>Spot clean walls and partitions</p> </li><li> <p>Alert direct supervisor of any safety or security concerns</p> </li></ul> <p>Reporting relationship</p> <p>Reports to the Maintenance Superintendent</p> <p>FLSA Status</p> <p>Non-Exempt</p> <p>Eligible to Telework</p> <p>No</p> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required</p> <ul> <li> <p>Basic custodial knowledge and skill</p> </li><li> <p>The ability to operate various equipment that pertains to cleaning of public facilities</p> </li><li> <p>The ability to communicate effectively with co-workers</p> </li><li> <p>Communicate and calculate the amount of supplies needed to perform tasks</p> </li><li> <p>Understand and utilize protective equipment needed to perform cleaning tasks in a safe manner.</p> </li></ul> <p>The Board and Staff of the Kenosha Public Library are committed to building a diverse workforce and a culture that values and demonstrates cultural competency.</p> <p>The successful candidate will:</p> <ul> <li> <p>See the value of cultural, ethnic, gender, and other individual differences in people.</p> </li><li> <p>Value different points of view and check their own views against the views of others.</p> </li><li> <p>Support fair treatment and equal opportunity for all.</p> </li><li> <p>Listen to and objectively consider the ideas/input of others.</p> </li><li> <p>Respect the talents and contributions of all individuals.</p> </li><li> <p>Strive to eliminate barriers to diversity.</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure that new barriers to diversity are not built.</p> </li></ul> <p>Essential Library Core Competencies:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Core Technology - Performs basic functions of e-mail applications; Performs basic calendar operations and task management; Understands, uses and helps others use basic computer hardware and peripherals, mobile devices, and the Internet; Demonstrates information literacy; Understands common security protocols related to Internet use; Understands and performs basic functions and tasks of common software programs; Performs basic word processing operations and basic printing operations from common applications; Maintains awareness of commonly used technologies and applies technology effectively for ongoing learning and collaboration.</p> </li><li> <p>Core Personal/Interpersonal Competencies - Develops and maintains effective relationships with others to achieve common goals; Applies effective strategies to manage organizational politics, conflict and difficult coworker behaviors; Applies customer service skills to enhance the level of user satisfaction; Applies effective techniques to address difficult situations with users; Understands and acts in accordance with the basic values and ethics of library service; Aligns efforts with the vision and direction of the organization; Demonstrates leadership qualities and behavior; Anticipates and adapts to change and challenges effectively.</p> </li><li> <p>Cultural Competence - Sees the value of cultural, ethnic, gender, and other individual differences in people; Values different points of view and checks views against the views of others; Supports fair treatment and equal opportunity for all; Listens to and objectively considers the ideas/input of others and respects the talents and contributions of all individuals; Strives to eliminate barriers to diversity; ensures that new barriers to diversity are not built.</p> </li><li> <p>Accountability - Accepts personal responsibility for and meets established standards for the quality, quantity, resource management, and timeliness of work. Maintains a positive attitude, regular attendance, punctuality, and demonstrates integrity and honesty. Acknowledges and corrects mistakes.</p> </li><li> <p>Civility - Demonstrates respect for others, open-mindedness, generosity of spirit, and a concern for the common good.</p> </li><li> <p>Communication - Communicates in a clear and concise way both verbally and in writing. Demonstrates the ability to convey ideas, thoughts, issues, and information.</p> </li><li> <p>Learning and Innovation - Manages the development of one's own learning and ongoing improvement of skills and knowledge that contribute to increased effectiveness, proficiency, and service; demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.</p> </li><li> <p>Teamwork - Values and cooperates with all team members. Promotes a friendly climate, good morale and cooperative team relationships.</p> </li></ul> <p>Physical and Working Conditions:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Far vision at 20 feet or further; near vision at 20 inches or less.</p> </li><li> <p>Talking and hearing.</p> </li><li> <p>Sitting, standing, walking, climbing (including stairs) and stooping, bending, twisting and reaching (up, across, and down). Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time.</p> </li><li> <p>Keyboarding, writing, filing, sorting, shelving, processing, and picking up and shelving books.</p> </li><li> <p>Lifting and carrying: 50 pounds or less.</p> </li><li> <p>Pushing and pulling: objects weighing up to 60-80lbs pounds on wheels.</p> </li><li> <p>Able to work in enclosed space and remote locations for extended periods of time.</p> </li><li> <p>Able to work at all library branches and other service locations, as needed.</p> </li><li> <p>Able to work in environmental conditions which may include exposure to dust, dirt, heat, cold, noise, fumes, odors, vibrations, wetness and humidity, and temperature changes.</p> </li><li> <p>Able to use the following: audiovisual equipment, building security systems, calculator, computer workstation, copy machine, scan station, telephone, and other readily available technology.</p> </li></ul>