Library Housekeeper

LOD Staffing•San Antonio, TX

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Library Housekeeper maintains a clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment for library patrons, staff, and visitors. The position performs routine custodial services throughout public and staff areas, including reading rooms, offices, restrooms, meeting spaces, and entryways. The ideal candidate takes pride in high standards of cleanliness, works independently, and provides excellent customer service in a quiet, professional environment. The role works primarily indoors in a public library serving patrons of all ages. Work areas include reading rooms, offices, meeting rooms, computer labs, public spaces, restrooms, staff areas, and entryways. Employees are regularly exposed to cleaning chemicals, dust, trash, and normal custodial conditions. The position requires frequent walking, standing, lifting, bending, and repetitive motion. Work may occur during mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays depending on library operating hours and facility needs. The successful candidate maintains a clean, professional appearance and contributes to a safe, welcoming, customer-focused environment.

Requirements

At least six months of custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, or commercial cleaning experience.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Basic knowledge of proper cleaning techniques, chemicals, and equipment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism while working in public facilities.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to pass any required background screening in accordance with library or municipal policies.
Frequently stand and walk for extended periods; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach while cleaning.
Regularly lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
Push carts, trash containers, vacuums, and other custodial equipment throughout the facility.
Perform repetitive hand and arm movements while sweeping, mopping, dusting, and sanitizing.
Safely climb step stools or ladders as needed to reach designated cleaning areas.
Work independently while managing multiple tasks and priorities.
Maintain attention to detail while following cleaning schedules and safety procedures.
Exercise sound judgment and professionalism around patrons, children, and staff.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and proper chemical handling procedures.
Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

Vacuum and spot-clean carpeted reading rooms, aisles, staff offices, and public areas.
Sweep and mop hard-surface flooring, including tile, vinyl, and entryways.
Dust and sanitize tables, chairs, computer workstations, furniture, and shelving units.
Clean interior glass doors, glass panels, mirrors, and low windowpanes.
Empty trash and recycling receptacles and transport waste to designated disposal areas.
Clean and disinfect restrooms, including toilets, urinals, sinks, countertops, mirrors, and diaper-changing stations.
Replenish restroom supplies, including toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, and other consumable items.
Disinfect high-touch surfaces such as door handles, handrails, elevator buttons, light switches, and drinking fountains.
Maintain cleanliness of employee work areas, meeting rooms, break rooms, and public gathering spaces.
Promptly report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, damaged equipment, or supply shortages to management.
Safely operate and maintain custodial equipment, tools, and cleaning supplies.
Follow safety procedures, chemical handling guidelines, and OSHA regulations.
Maintain a professional appearance and interact courteously with library patrons and staff.
Perform additional custodial duties as assigned.