Evening Custodian

Kalamazoo Public Library•Kalamazoo, MI

11h

About The Position

The Evening Custodian performs facilities maintenance and custodial functions to maintain the cleanliness, safety, and operating excellence of library facilities and grounds. The role works under the direct supervision of the Custodial Manager and the general direction of lead custodians. Duties include cleaning and maintaining buildings, furnishings, equipment, and grounds; performing routine repairs; setting up and securing meeting rooms; completing work orders; responding to facility needs and emergencies; and opening, closing, and securing the library. The position also oversees hourly custodians when their direct supervisor is absent and participates in departmental meetings, committees, and training. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. to midnight, with a weekend rotation. The position is classified as a Library Assistant in the KPLSP union. Salary is $38,676 annually.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a Michigan Driver’s License.
Prior successful custodial and/or building care experience.
Demonstrated ability to use basic computer applications, including Microsoft Outlook and Teams, and other electronic communication and file-management tools as needed.
Ability to lift, carry, or move items weighing up to 50 pounds; use assistance, tools, or teamwork for heavier items.
Ability to travel independently within the office, library patron areas, and communities served.
Ability to follow directions and communicate effectively with others.
Vision sufficient to identify areas requiring attention, read labels, and safely operate equipment.

Responsibilities

Clean buildings, furnishings, and equipment to established standards; organize custodial storage areas; maintain cleaning equipment; dispose of or recycle trash; and request supplies or equipment repairs as needed.
Perform routine building and grounds maintenance, including maintaining parking lots, sidewalks, and entrances; removing snow and applying de-icer; checking exterior lighting; unclogging plumbing fixtures; moving and assembling furniture; and performing minor carpentry, painting, and light-bulb replacement.
Set up meeting rooms, monitor their condition, assist meeting room users as needed, and secure rooms after use.
Complete assigned work orders according to priority.
Respond to routine facilities needs and emergencies using established procedures and sound judgment.
Follow established procedures for responding to emergency alarms.
Oversee hourly custodians and check their work to ensure satisfactory outcomes when their direct supervisor is absent.
Perform building maintenance, including basic plumbing repairs, cleaning-equipment maintenance, basic lighting and electrical troubleshooting, and interior finish repairs.
Perform commercial floor care, including stripping, waxing, buffing, and specialty polishing.
Open, close, and secure the library; operate security systems and lighting; and check temperatures and other building conditions before opening and after closing.
Participate in departmental meetings, library-wide committees, and training opportunities.
Perform other related duties as assigned.