Custodial Worker I

Albany Public Library; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Public Library is seeking a Custodial Worker I to perform cleaning and maintenance across seven library branches. Duties include cleaning public and staff areas, restrooms, janitorial tasks, grounds keeping, snow removal, and setting up spaces for events.

The role requires physical strength and the ability to follow directions, with a schedule of 37.5 hours per week, including days, evenings, weekends, and on-call hours. Valid NYS driver’s license is required for appointment and duration.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively both orally and written.
• Ability and willingness to perform heavy manual cleaning, lifting and grounds maintenance tasks.
• Performs routine cleaning and other manual tasks.
• Demonstrates ability and willingness to get along with others as part of a team.
• Demonstrates physical strength and condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning of library facilities, in both public and staff areas, including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, washing and cleaning of floors, walls, windows, furniture, etc.
• Clean and maintains public and staff rest rooms
• Empties wastepaper baskets and disposes of rubbish
• Mows lawns, trims shrubs, rake leaves and performs other grounds keeping tasks
• Clears snow and ice from sidewalks, doors, entryways and parking lots
• Maintains library facilities and grounds by picking up trash and debris
• Arranges chairs, tables and other equipment in buildings for library events
• May unload truck deliveries, stock shelves, and perform other heavy lifting and moving tasks
• May perform minor maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs, etc. as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Follow directions

Oral & written comm

Heavy cleaning

Team player

Physical strength

Job description

Title: Custodial Worker I (NY H.E.L.P.S.)

Classification: Custodial Worker I

Reports to: Facilities Manager & Facilities Foreman

Employee Benefits Category: Full Time Benefited

Location: Work across all 7 branches

Updated: 11/6/26

EXTERNAL POSTING

Distinguishing Features of the Class: This is manual work calling for the efficient performance of building cleaning and maintenance, grounds keeping and snow removal tasks. The incumbent performs routine building cleaning and outside ground maintenance tasks. Cleaning tasks are performed according to a well-established procedure and involve some heavy work requiring physical strength and ability. The work is performed under the supervision of a higher-level custodial employee. Supervision over the work of others is not a responsibility of employees in this class.

Typical Work Activities:

• Performs cleaning of library facilities, in both public and staff areas, including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, washing and cleaning of floors, walls, windows, furniture, etc.
• Clean and maintains public and staff rest rooms
• Empties wastepaper baskets and disposes of rubbish
• Mows lawns, trims shrubs, rake leaves and performs other grounds keeping tasks
• Clears snow and ice from sidewalks, doors, entryways and parking lots
• Maintains library facilities and grounds by picking up trash and debris
• Arranges chairs, tables and other equipment in buildings for library events
• May unload truck deliveries, stock shelves, and perform other heavy lifting and moving tasks
• May perform minor maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs, etc. as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability follow oral and written directions
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively both orally and written
• Ability and willingness to perform heavy manual cleaning, lifting and grounds maintenance tasks
• Performs routine cleaning and other manual tasks
• Demonstrates ability and willingness to get along with others as part of a team
• Demonstrates physical strength and condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Qualifications: None (Special Note: A valid NYS driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment.)

Work Schedule:

Work Schedule: 37.5 hours weekly with combination of day, evening hours required. Position may require Saturday, Sunday, and holiday hours and/or work assignments. In addition, the position will require on-call hours.

Deadline to Apply: November 12, 2026

Albany Public Library is an AA/EA institution and is strongly and actively committed to increasing diversity