Junior Library Custodian

Overview

The Junior Library Custodian’s main responsibility is the cleaning and maintenance of Library buildings and grounds (including interior, exterior, and roofs), and performing custodial tasks.

Responsibilities

• Make recommendations for repairs and maintenance upkeep
• Make minor repairs and replace equipment as required
• Responsible for room set-up and the moving of furniture and equipment
• Keep inventories and  records, order supplies, and prepares required reports
• Enforce safety requirements and protects the building and grounds
• Graffiti removal, fire department inspections, multiple clean-up of grounds area, opening doors for staff, UPS, FedEx, bottled water deliveries and set-up, opening/monitoring buildings for Department of Design & Construction (DDC) and construction activities, proper recycling and sorting, garbage disposal, and will assist with Interchange and deliveries.
• Frequently bends, kneels & crouches
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, odors, dirt & dust
• Travel may be required between multiple locations
• Perform other related work as required
• Ability to work at other locations

Qualifications

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required
• A minimum of at least 1 year of custodial-related experience
• Working knowledge of all custodial tasks, operations and equipment
• Must meet physical and medical requirements and be able to lift moderate to heavy material
• Must be able to bend, & stand for long periods of time in all weather conditions
• Must be able to lift, carriy or otherwise move and position objects weighting up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to use and operate the tools and equipment required to perform custodial tasks
• Ability to work independently
• Good oral and written communication skills; ability to comprehend all safety related materials and instruction
• Ability to work all shifts including holidays, Saturdays and Sundays; different shifts available

This is a union position and the starting salary is $39,062.40.