Custodial Assistant

Cumberland Public Library; Cumberland (RI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Cumberland Public Library is seeking a part-time custodian/maintenance worker to join the facilities team. The role involves cleaning, basic upkeep, and building security tasks, with evening and occasional Sunday hours required. Lifting up to 50 pounds and ladder use are expected.

Responsibilities include restrooms and public areas cleaning, event setup, snow removal, and minor carpentry or repair work as needed. The position reports to the FACILITIES MANAGER and is 18 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Climb ladders
• Evenings and occasional Sundays availability
• Some Saturday hours may be required

Responsibilities

• Cleans staff and public restrooms and replenishes supplies
• Cleans and maintains public areas on the first and second floors and staff offices
• Removes trash and recycling from public and staff areas
• Assists with setup and breakdown for library events
• Performs building closing duties: setting alarms, locking doors, and security checks
• Removes snow and salts pavement during winter months (snow blower used)
• Assists with monitoring the building for facility issues
• Performs carpentry, painting, and repair tasks as needed

Job description

The Cumberland Public Library custodial and maintenance team plays an essential role in keeping the building clean, secure, functional, and welcoming. This position does custodial and maintenance work that requires considerable independent judgement in applying appropriate techniques, materials, and procedures to daily tasks. Duties require carrying and moving up to 50 pounds and climbing ladders. Work is performed under the supervision of the FACILITIES MANAGER.

THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION - 18 hours a week.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF THE WORK

• Cleans staff and public restrooms, replenishes supplies as needed
• Cleans and maintains public areas on the first and second floors, plus staff offices
• Removes trash and recycling from public and staff areas
• Assists with setup and breakdown for library events
• Performs building closing duties: setting alarms, locking doors, and security checks
• Removes snow and salts pavement during winter months, includes snow blower use
• Assists with monitoring the building for possible facility issues
• Performs miscellaneous carpentry, painting, and repair tasks as needed

The right candidate for this position should be able to take on other various tasks as needed and be open to learning new skills while remaining enthusiastic about the overall running of the library building. They should also be flexible, adaptable, work well on a team as well as independently, prioritize tasks, and display sound judgement.

Evenings and occasional Sundays are required. Some Saturday hours also may required. Candidate should have flexibility and be willing to change schedule as needed.