FACILITIES CUSTODIAN

Fountaindale Public Library•Bolingbrook, IL

131d•$19 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

Maintains the Library, ensuring a safe, clean environment for patrons and staff. Performs a wide variety of custodial and maintenance tasks for the upkeep and cleaning of library building, equipment, and grounds. Conducts the general cleaning of the library including dusting, vacuuming, restrooms, floors, furniture, windows and other areas. Completes special cleaning projects as assigned. Responds to all maintenance issues in a timely manner. Maintains library grounds in all seasons. Performs room set-ups. Checks room condition at end of use and cleans up room in preparation for next group. Ensures facilities and grounds are operating safely and correctly, resolves unsafe conditions. Reports unsafe conditions to supervisor or Person in Charge. Assists with deliveries to the Library and to Departments.

Requirements

Minimum one year of experience in building maintenance and repair.
Requires knowledge typically acquired through completion of high school or equivalent.
Knowledge of standard office software including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
Communicates effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Knowledge of safety, construction and maintenance of public facilities.
Good working knowledge of hand tools, power equipment, electrical and plumbing methods and excellent mechanical ability.
Detail oriented and well organized.

Nice To Haves

Speaking skills in other languages, particularly Spanish, is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provides consistent, gracious and friendly service to internal and external customers.
Performs a wide variety of custodial and maintenance tasks for the upkeep and cleaning of library building, equipment, and grounds.
Conducts the general cleaning of the library including dusting, vacuuming, restrooms, floors, furniture, windows and other areas.
Completes special cleaning projects as assigned.
Responds to all maintenance issues in a timely manner.
Interact with users in a positive and professional manner, assist and provide information and directions.
Maintains library grounds in all seasons.
Performs room set-ups.
Check room condition at end of use and clean up room in preparation for next group.
Ensures facilities and grounds are operating safely and correctly, resolves unsafe conditions. Reports unsafe conditions to supervisor or Person in Charge.
Assists with deliveries to the Library and to Departments.
Performs other duties as assigned.