Custodian Substitute
About The Position
This is a custodial position that provides as needed, as-available coverage at any of the 19 Pierce County Library System (PCLS) locations during scheduled hours. Travel may be authorized and assigned as part of this work. For authorized travel, use of a PCLS fleet vehicle may be provided when available, or when no fleet vehicles are available, individuals may use personal vehicles and be reimbursed mileage. Substitutes are used to fill-in on a limited basis when regular employees are not available for work and may occasionally be brought in for special projects. Substitute positions have no guaranteed hours and are limited to working a maximum of sixty-five (65) hours total per month (no more than forty (40) hours in one week).
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent, and
- Six months custodial experience; or
- Any combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skills and allows successful performance of the job.
- A valid Washington State Driver’s License is required.
- Must pass local police and Washington State Adult/Child Abuse records check prior to hire.
- Must be available to work on and an “on-call” basis and be able to work a variety of schedules on short notice including evenings and weekends.
- Required Knowledge of: Custodial functions and custodial principles. Regulations and standards governing custodial activities. Custodial equipment and cleaning chemicals. Occupational hazards and safety practices relative to custodial work. Customer service standards and protocols.
- Required Skill in: Performing a variety of routine custodial functions. Ensuring Library’s facilities are appropriately cleaned and maintained. Safely operating custodial equipment and handling cleaning chemicals.
Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of routine custodial functions for the Pierce County Library System; cleans and maintains assigned buildings, facilities, and/or office areas; and performs other related duties as assigned.
- Disinfects, cleans, and maintains restroom facilities including toilets, urinals, sanitary containers, sinks, doors, mirrors, and fixtures; restocks paper products.
- Cleans library, offices, work areas, meeting rooms, study rooms, coffee bars, and/or the staff lunch room.
- Sanitizes drinking fountains, kitchen sinks, counter tops, microwaves, table tops, and desks.
- Vacuums, sweeps, mops, and cleans hard surface floors; spot cleans carpets.
- Dusts fixtures, furniture, and other hard surface areas.
- Cleans internal and external building windows.
- Empties trash cans and recycling bins; disposes of trash in outside holding bins.
- May set-up and take down meeting rooms.
- May assist with routine building maintenance tasks including changing light bulbs, cleaning exterior building areas, and monitoring parking lots.
- Demonstrates punctuality.
- Brings matters of public concern regarding waste, inefficiency, corruption, discrimination, and safety to the attention of Library Management.
- Accurately communicates the Library’s policies to members of the public in all job-related contacts.
- Positively reflects Pierce County Library’s mission, vision, and values to members of the public and to staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
