NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:
Housekeeping:
Sumner Public Library Employment Application (PDF)
Please fill out the application and drop off at the Sumner Public Library or email to library@sumner.lib.ia.us.
Help Wanted: Housekeeping- 5 hrs. per week.
This position must provide clean, sanitary, and comfortable surroundings for patrons and employees.
Application open until position filled. E.O.E.
SUMNER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Job Description
HOUSEKEEPING
Reports to: Library Director
Position Summary: At will position hired by Library Director. The job of housekeeping is to provide orderly, clean and sanitary conditions of the Library.
Starting Wage: $9.00 per hour
Overview: This position must provide clean, sanitary comfortable, orderly and satisfying surroundings for patrons and employees. The job of housekeeping will promote safe, sanitary and clean conditions.
Physical Requirements:
This position demands good physical health. The housekeeper will be required to:
• Lift, carry, walk, sit, push and/or pull.
• Have a flexible schedule
• Must be able to move continuously during work hours
• Must be able to lift and/or carry 30 pounds.
Duties:
• Must follow all OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Must handle various cleaning solvents, chemicals, etc.
• Report any needed repairs immediately to library director (such as leaky faucets or toilets, loose tile, broken window panes, missing nuts or screws, anything needing repair.).
• Clean rooms, entryway, restroom, corridors, and other work areas –dusting, vacuuming, mopping, to ensure the cleanliness and safety of the library.
• Empty wastebaskets daily and weekly take garbage can to curb for pickup.
• Clean wash basins, mirrors and toilets.
• Sweep and mop floors, using brooms and/or wet/dry mops.
• Dust library furnishings and equipment as needed. Using furniture polish on wood surfaces and disinfectant on hard surfaces.
• Clean rugs, carpets, and furniture, using vacuum cleaners.
• Keep storage area clean and tidy.
• Clean inside windows, walls, and woodwork, as needed.
• Inform the Library Director of cleaning supplies that need to be purchased when low.
Work Schedule:
Work schedule for housekeeping staff will be flexible with an open line of communication between; library director and employee.