Custodian Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior custodial experience required
• Basic computer skills, including use of email
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills in the use of equipment and supplies necessary to clean and maintain a building
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral communications and instructions
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedules
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
• Ability to work under pressure in emergencies
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working with library staff, contractors, utility and other service representatives
• Cooperative spirit, reliability, enthusiasm, friendliness, energy, resourcefulness, initiative, tact, good judgment, and a sense of humor are essential
• Valid Indiana driver’s license, good driving record and reliable transportation
• Employment contingent on acceptable results of a background check.
• Valid Indiana State driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and proof of insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer skills, including email, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean environment
• Establishes with the Assistant Director a schedule of routine janitorial and maintenance work
• Performs cleaning functions specific to the building and/or based on seasonal/project requirements
• Performs routine custodial duties including vacuuming, dusting, mopping of tile and vinyl floors, cleaning and stocking of bathrooms, dusting bookshelves, cleaning restrooms and kitchen areas, cleaning high points of contact and interior side of windows
• Assists to safely clean accidents involving bodily fluids
• Maintains a comfortable environment
• Empties trash receptacles in public and staff areas, bags trash for proper disposal, and disposes trash into dumpsters.
• Gathers and transports recyclables to recycling sites
• Assists staff in the arrangement of furniture, shelving, and equipment; on special decorating projects; and to set up tables and chair for special events as needed and available
• Maintains a safe environment
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
• Assists in keeping sidewalks cleared of snow
• Assists in keeping library grounds clear of trash
• Assists to maintain SDS records
• Evening custodian may serve a security function, helping to secure the building at the end of the evening shift
• Performs minor maintenance
• Ensures that cleaning and maintenance equipment is kept in good repair
• Performs light maintenance, such as changing lightbulbs or batteries, cleaning air returns
• Assembles/erects equipment, shelving, and furnishings purchased by the library or museum when necessary
• Performs other tasks to assist with the smooth running of the department
• Reports to Assistant Director any items in need of special care or maintenance by qualified personnel, above and beyond that which is normal care by the custodian
• Reports to Assistant Director anything observed which may present a hazard resulting in potential injury or damage
• Assists to order and maintain inventory of cleaning and janitorial equipment and supplies
• Assists to transport deliveries to the appropriate department or area
• Observes and implements Library Board policies and procedures
• Attends meetings as required
• Performs other related duties as assigned