Library Custodian

This part-time, 20-hour-per-week position at Grand Rapids Public Library involves general cleaning and maintenance of facilities as directed by the Library Facilities Manager.

This position has the following schedule:


Core Competencies:

• Facility Maintenance & Cleaning: Proficiency in comprehensive custodial operations, including sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, restroom sanitation, trash removal, and the upkeep of hard-surfaced and carpeted flooring.
• Equipment Operation & Care: Safely operates and provides routine maintenance of commercial custodial equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, and other specialized cleaning tools.
• Minor Repairs & Assembly: Performs basic facility maintenance, including carpentry, painting, light bulb replacement, basic mechanical/cement repairs, and furniture assembly.
• Groundskeeping & Seasonal Care: Experienced in outdoor property maintenance, including litter removal and manual snow clearing/de-icing of walkways and entryways.
• Building Security & Operations: Reliable in assisting with building opening and closing procedures, securing facilities, and handling the loading, unloading, and distribution of supplies and equipment.
• Multi-Site Flexibility & Reliability: Adaptable and willing to travel between multiple facility locations/branches with a proven commitment to early morning and rotating weekend schedules.

Required:

• High school degree or GED
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and vehicle insurance

Preferred:

• 2 years experience in custodial work; any equivalent combination of training and experience
• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish

Ability to:

• Provide consistently friendly, accurate, and efficient service to GRPL patrons and staff; ability to make independent and reliable decisions related to patron experience.
• Read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Make independent and efficient decisions and work without close supervision.
• Work with supervisor and process feedback regarding job performance.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers and the public; work collaboratively.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with diverse groups both verbally and in writing.
• Operate such equipment as a vacuum cleaner, buffer, lawn mower, and weed eater.
• Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Knowledge of:

• Current building cleaning and maintenance practices
• Safety standards and regulations pertaining to cleaning and maintenance of buildings and grounds

Please note the following:

• All communication regarding this position will be done via email. Please ensure that your email address is up-to-date on your account profile.
• To be eligible for this position, you must apply through the City of Grand Rapids Job Opportunities page here.

Visit the library's jobs page for more information about Grand Rapids Public Library or to view other openings.

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