Job Description

Essential Job Duties

Our custodial staff keeps Library spaces and grounds clean, welcoming, and in good repair for our staff and community members. Working under the direct supervision of the Facilities Manager, and with an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Custodian will:

1. Set up and take down chairs, tables, and equipment in all meeting rooms. Clean and disinfect everywhere including restrooms; replenish and maintain supplies. Vacuum carpets, use floor scrubber, mop, and dry mop to clean hard floors, empty trash, and replace light bulbs and tubes. Spot clean carpets as necessary. Empties and cleans waste receptacles including recycle containers. Does emergency clean-up which may include interacting with hazardous materials.

2. If assigned to a branch, be responsive to requests from appropriate onsite staff.

3. Maintain equipment and machinery used by Facilities staff, such as vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, snow blowers, etc.

4. Minor repairs to equipment, book shelving, office furniture, and building components. Some furniture and shelving assembly required. Perform preventive maintenance tasks such as filter changes and attend to unforeseen building maintenance situations as they occur.

5. Secure library buildings and set alarm as needed. Maintains patron and staff access to building, parking areas, and grounds.

6. Empty curbside book/video drops. Receive deliveries of Library materials throughout the day.

7. Replenish and maintain supplies. Fill out forms, reports, and requisitions for the Facilities Manager.

8. Maintains cleanliness of library grounds, including ice and snow removal.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

• Custodial/maintenance experience preferred.

Hours:

• Part Time, 20 hour workweek (6:00 am - 10:00 am)

• Weekends may be required

Wages:

Starting/Hiring Range: $14.85 - $17.97, Hourly

Total Salary Range: $14.85 - $21.09, Hourly

Requirements:

• Reliable transportation, and reachable by telephone in emergency situations.

• Dependability, punctuality, trustworthiness, good attendance and work habits.

• Working knowledge of standard maintenance routines.

• Organizational skills and understanding of good cleaning practices.

• Independent judgment related to emergency and safety matters.

• Maintain Library in a safe, secure, clean, and orderly condition.

Ability to:

• Work harmoniously and cooperatively with supervisor, co-workers and patrons.

• Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.

• Stand and walk for long periods of time; reach and bend and engage in strenuous physical activities on a routine basis and lift and move heavy objects (50 lbs).

• Effectively and safely use cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment, including vacuum and floor scrubber. Recognize and follow-through with detailed cleanliness.

• Safely apply methods and techniques of standard maintenance routines

• Accept and manage change.

• Work independently and collaboratively.

• Exercise initiative, be enthusiastic, creative, flexible, energetic, value diversity, and possess a sense of humor.

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