Custodian

St. Joe County Public Library; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 43,841,000 - 62,292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Retirement fund

FSA

Life/AD&D insurance

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation days

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

St. Joe County Public Library is seeking a dedicated Custodian to keep library spaces clean, welcoming, and in good repair.

You will work under the Facilities Assistant Manager, performing cleaning, setup of rooms, and basic equipment maintenance to support staff and community members. This full-time role requires reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed, with a focus on safety and efficient facility operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Custodial/maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect library spaces and restrooms; replenish supplies.
• Set up and take down chairs, tables, and equipment in meeting rooms.
• Maintain and minor-repair cleaning equipment and furniture as needed.
• Secure buildings and maintain access for staff and patrons.
• Perform routine maintenance and respond to safety and emergency needs.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Organizational skills

Independent judgment

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Pay

• Hiring Range: $15.30 - $18.51 Hourly
• Pay Range: $15.30 - $21.72 Hourly

Hours

• Full Time, 40 hour workweek
• Partial days, evenings, and weekends may be required.

Essential Job Duties

The custodian keeps Library spaces and grounds clean, welcoming, and in good repair for our staff and community members. Working under the direct supervision of the Facilities Assistant Manager, and with an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Custodian will:

• Clean and disinfect everywhere including restrooms; replenish and maintain supplies. Vacuum carpets, use floor scrubber, mop, and dry mop to clean hard floors, empty trash, and replace light bulbs and tubes. Spot clean carpets as necessary. Empties and cleans waste receptacles including recycle containers. Does emergency clean-up which may include interacting with hazardous materials.
• Set up and take down chairs, tables, and equipment in all meeting rooms.
• If assigned to a branch, be responsive to requests from appropriate onsite staff.
• Maintain equipment and machinery used by Facilities staff, such as vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, snow blowers, etc.
• Minor repairs to equipment, book shelving, office furniture, and building components. Some furniture and shelving assembly required. Perform preventive maintenance tasks such as filter changes and attend to unforeseen building maintenance situations as they occur.
• Secure library buildings and set alarms as needed. Maintains patron and staff access to building, parking areas, and grounds.
• Empty curbside book/video drops. Receive deliveries of Library materials throughout the day.
• Replenish and maintain supplies. Fill out forms, reports, and requisitions for the Facilities Manager.
• Maintains cleanliness of library grounds, including ice and snow removal.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Custodial/maintenance experience preferred.

Requirements

• Reliable transportation, and reachable by telephone in emergency situations.
• Dependability, punctuality, trustworthiness, good attendance and work habits.
• Working knowledge of standard maintenance routines.
• Organizational skills and understanding of good cleaning practices.
• Independent judgment related to emergency and safety matters.
• Maintain Library in a safe, secure, clean, and orderly condition.

Ability to

• Work harmoniously and cooperatively with supervisor, co-workers and patrons.
• Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Stand and walk for long periods of time; reach and bend and engage in strenuous physical activities on a routine basis and lift and move heavy objects (50 lbs).
• Effectively and safely use cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment, including vacuum and floor scrubber. Recognize and follow-through with detailed cleanliness.
• Safely apply methods and techniques of standard maintenance routines
• Accept and manage change.
• Work independently and collaboratively.
• Exercise initiative, be enthusiastic, creative, flexible, energetic, value diversity, and possess a sense of humor.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Plans
• Employer Sponsored Pension Plan (Fully Vested after 10 Years of Service)
• Public Employees' Retirement Fund and Hoosier S.T.A.R.T 457(b) Employee Funded Retirement Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employer Sponsored Life/AD&D and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 128 Vacation Hours (16 days) annually
• 80 Sick Hours (10 days) annually?
• 10 Paid Holidays