AM Hourly Custodian

Kalamazoo Public Library•Kalamazoo, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, hourly position responsible for the continuous cleaning and maintenance of the library’s public and office environments before and during open hours. This role utilizes a patrol-based custodial model designed to maintain building cleanliness and keep needed custodial supplies stocked.

Requirements

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Evidence of excellent attendance, punctuality and dependability.
Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill, efficiency, and safety.
Ability to operate scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, lawn mowers and other equipment.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position as listed below.

Responsibilities

Maintains building cleanliness by walking all areas to find and fix messes, spills, or hazards before others report them.
Responds to immediate hazards by cleaning up spills, wet floors, and broken items the moment they are discovered to keep the library safe.
Performs high-touch cleaning by wiping down elevator buttons, handrails, touchscreens, and glass surfaces many times a day.
Checks restrooms every hour to clean surfaces and fill soap and paper supplies.
Sorts and stocks supplies and keeps cleaning chemicals and paper products organized in the supply closets.
Provides floor care by using a broom, mop, or manual sweeper to keep hallways and entries clear of dirt or acid.
Handles trash removal by emptying bins as soon as they are three-quarters full to prevent overflows.
Cleans exterior grounds by working with a partner to pick up litter and cigarette butts around the library entrances.
Supports kitchen and laundry by wiping counters and running the dishwasher or laundry machines throughout the day.
Follows safety standards.
Other duties as assigned.