CUSTODIAL WORKER III

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its unsurpassed historic charm with a breathtaking art museum, top-flight cultural attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational opportunities, and great restaurants.

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents.  If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

Under the direction of the Building Services Supervisor II, the Custodial Worker III performs custodial and maintenance duties and serves as a lead worker, scheduling and assisting Custodial Worker II-City Laborers in the performance of team assignments within the Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) system.

Event and Program Assistance/Lead Worker

• Provide tours of the Central Library to event organizers, including explaining set-up options. Prior to event, work with organizer to coordinate facility and equipment needs.
• Open facility; set up rooms, stage, and lobby according to the organizer’s request and consistent with MPL policies.
• Act as a lead worker on large and/or quick change-over events, including overseeing the removal of non-library equipment and materials following these events.
• Contact other MPL managers and staff for assistance when necessary.
• Submit required reports on events.
• In the absence of the Central or Branch Building Services Supervisor, schedule staff assignments.

Please be advised that new employees are required to have received either both doses of the Moderna or Pfizer or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine prior to their employment start date or have an approved religious or medical accommodation prior to their employment start date. You can find further information relative to the City’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy here.

The Custodial Worker III must be willing and able to do the following:

• Work a flexible schedule, including emergencies, nights, days, weekends and holidays as needed on short notice.
• Work from ladders at heights of up to 15 feet.
• Meet the physical demands of the job, including frequent standing, walking, twisting, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting and pushing items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work outdoors in variable and extreme weather conditions (e.g., heat, cold, rain, wind, and snow).
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary, including safety shoes, hard hat, and safety glasses.

1. One year of experience working in a custodial or comparable position.
2. Valid driver’s license at time of appointment and throughout employment.

Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.

• Janitorial or custodial lead worker experience.

Technical

• Knowledge of cleaning, maintenance, and other custodial duties. 
• Ability to perform minor landscaping tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance work orders and other job-related forms.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, rules, and safety guidelines.
• Ability to safely use supplies and chemicals.
• Ability to operate custodial equipment, including vacuum cleaners, scrubbers, extractors, buffers, polishers, and floor strippers.
• Ability to safely operate Hi-Lift® mechanical jacks and other wheeled and mechanized equipment such as ladders, dollies, and table movers.
• Ability to safely operate job-related vehicles, including lawn mowers, snow removal equipment, automobiles, vans, and small or medium duty trucks.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office software, including Word (word processing), Outlook (E-mail), and Excel (spreadsheet) to create staff assignments and manage and track event information.
• Ability to maintain a sanitary and orderly work environment.

The current starting salary rate (Pay Range 8EN) is $39,018-$43,244 annually, and the resident incentive starting salary for City of Milwaukee residents is $40,188-$44,451 annually. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

BENEFITS

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

· Defined Benefit Pension Plan

· 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

· Health and Dental Insurance

· Paid Parental Leave

· Comprehensive Wellness Program

· Onsite Clinic Services

· Onsite Employee Assistance Program

· Alternative Work Schedules

· Long Term Disability Insurance

· Group Life Insurance

· Tuition Benefits

· Paid Vacation

· 12 Paid Holidays

· Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves

· Flexible Spending Arrangement

· Commuter Value Pass

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured interview or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE - The selection process will be held as soon as practical after January 27, 2023. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times.   The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

· APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting https://www.jobapscloud.com/MIL/.

· If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.

· The Department of Employee Relations is in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

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