Building Custodian

LOCATION: Cambridge Public Library 

REPORTS TO: Manager of Facilities 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Maintains order and basic cleanliness of the Main Library and branch libraries. This includes but is not limited to sweeping, mopping, washing and buffing floors; vacuuming carpets, dusting, and cleaning furniture, shelves, walls, doors, and equipment; collecting and disposing of building trash; cleaning rest rooms and replenishing restroom supplies; washing glass areas including windows, changing light bulbs. 

• Operates cleaning equipment and uses hand tools and power tools in the performance of these tasks. 

• Checks buildings for safety, security, cleanliness, and fire hazards; determines and reports the need for service and/or repair to the Head Custodian/Facilities Manager. 

• Sets up and takes down or re-arranges furniture/equipment for meetings, programs, and events. 

• Accepts deliveries and distributes received items to appropriate area of the Library. 

• Maintains order and cleanliness of storage areas. 

• Returns supplies, equipment, and tools to their designated places after each use. 

• Shovels snow, sands/salts around building grounds, and clears catch basins. 

• Loads and unloads library materials, supplies, and equipment; loads and unloads van; transports items by hand or cart inside buildings and between buildings; transports staff in van as needed. 

• Work may include light maintenance and repair including but not limited to painting. 

• Regularly communicates with and provides outstanding service to Library employees, vendors, outside building maintenance services staff, and the general public. 

• Communicates via email, radio, and phone in a timely and positive way. 

• Performs job tasks in accordance with City and Library safety procedures. 

• Performs related duties as required. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to person essential functions. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED required.  CORI required. Valid driver’s license required. Any acceptable education and experience providing knowledge, abilities, and duties cited.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:   

• Ability to learn, use and care for the Library’s custodial and maintenance equipment, materials, repair tools, computer, office equipment and vehicle.   

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in providing custodial services, and of the safety procedures and practices followed in performing custodial work.   

• Knowledge of the procedures followed in ordering, storing, and accounting for building custodial and maintenance supplies and equipment.  

• Ability and willingness to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions in English and to follow through on numerous details in an orderly and systematic fashion.  

• Ability to work under minimum supervision.   

• Ability to interact with staff and patrons.  

• Ability to follow emergency procedures to provide security for the libraries, patrons, and staff.   <