Custodian $15.00, (PTE) (Valid driver's license & Insurance required)

Category/Classification: Regular Staff (Non-Exempt) (25 Hours a Week), Valid Driver's License and Insurance Required

Reports to: Department Head of Buildings and Grounds

General Summary

Under immediate direction performs various tasks necessary to maintain the library buildings and grounds. Is responsible for general cleaning and minor maintenance duties in maintaining library building and grounds, and equipment in clean, orderly and functional condition. Receives oral and written orders from Department Head of Buildings and Grounds and other managerial staff.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Performs work according to standard procedure and by building's operational schedule.
2. Uses cleaning supplies and equipment to keep the interior and exterior of the library building looking clean and professional.
3. Cleans rooms, offices, hallways, restrooms, lounge, stairways and windows.
4. Uses brooms, mops, and floor equipment to sweep, mop, strip and wax floors.
5. Uses vacuum cleaners to clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture and blinds.
6. Dusts furniture and equipment.
7. Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors and sills.
8. Makes minor carpentry, electrical, mechanical and plumbing repairs.
9. Performs touch up and finish painting.
10. Empties wastebaskets.
11. Replenishes restroom supplies.
12. Replaces light bulbs.
13. Sets up and tears down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and function rooms.
14. Prepares rooms for use by Library Board and organizations.
15. Clears snow from entrances and walkways.
16. Cuts grass and maintains lawn as scheduled.
17. Picks up and delivers supplies and materials to other library branch and reading rooms.
18. Follows all applicable safety rules and procedures.
19. Opens and closes library building according to security procedures.
20. Reports work accomplished orally or on written work order to supervisor.
21. Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Duties

1. Participates in general cleaning, painting, and repair work.
2. Uses hand tools and power tools in making minor maintenance repairs and maintaining grounds and walks.
3. Assists in shipping and receiving of library supplies and materials.
4. Provides assistance to officials, staff, visitors, and other employees as necessary.
5. Checks building at beginning and end of shifts.
6. Participates in building coverage by working evenings and Saturday rotation as required.