Custodial Assistant

Position Purpose: Provides interior and exterior maintenance and cleaning to assure a safe environment and a well-cared for Library facility. Education and/or Experiences Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and/or experience: ? High School graduate or equivalent. ? Previous experience providing custodial or maintenance services in a public building is preferred. ? Ability to work without direct supervision. ? Experience with decision making regarding building operational safety. ? Ability to work evenings and weekends as the maintenance supervisor on duty. ? Demonstrated ability to use good judgement in all situations. ? Possess a proactive public service philosophy. Position Essential Functions and Responsibilities: ? Stocks, organizes, and keeps maintenance supplies in accessible order. ? Performs duties associated with opening and closing the building. ? Cleans, vacuums and dusts library equipment, furniture, materials, and facilities on a regular basis. ? Disposes of all refuse and recycling appropriately. ? Sets-up and removes equipment, materials and furniture for Library events and special programs. ? Keeps restrooms, kitchen, and facilities clean daily. ? Removes snow and ice in accordance with established procedures. ? Maintains lawn, trees, shrubs, and plants. ? Keeps parking lot, walkways, and exterior stairways accessible to public. ? Cleans interior and exterior windows on a regular basis. ? Maintains all floor surfaces, as appropriate, by sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing, or vacuuming. ? Attends training pertinent to job duties and provides training to other library employees as needed. ? Work with all library staff to explain and enforce library policies and procedures to patrons in a manner that ensures positive customer relations. ? Relays broken fixtures, furniture, equipment, etc. to Maintenance Services Coordinator. ? Serves as Maintenance supervisor on duty backup for Maintenance Services Coordinator. ? Performs all other duties as needed. ? The employee frequently is required to: o Stand, walk, and sit. o Ability to reach for, handle and manipulate various sized objects. o Speak and listen to others. o See and read. o Reach with hands and arms. o Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. ? The employee must be able to lift 50 pounds without the assistance of another person. Must be able to frequently lift, push, pull, and/or carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds. ? The employee must frequently push, pull, and maneuver heavy carts or loads on a regular basis

Created: 2024-11-05