Custodian (25 hours per week)

Monroe County Public Library; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time

Job summary

Monroe County Public Library is seeking a part-time custodian to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patrons and staff in Bloomington, Indiana. The role emphasizes routine cleaning, safety, and cooperation with other custodians.

Responsibilities include restroom disinfection, floor care, and stocking supplies, with adherence to safety standards and proper chemical use. Flexible, regular shifts support library operations and customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and safety labels.
• Previous custodial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily routines focused on heavily used areas.
• Follow safety practices and infection control procedures.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms; replenish supplies.
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum; maintain floors.
• Use chemicals safely and follow instructions.
• Maintain personal hygiene and wear appropriate attire.
• Perform other duties to support library operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reading comprehension

Safety awareness

Independent work

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Mops

Cleaning chemicals

Dusters

Job description

Description

Weekly Schedule:

Monday 2pm - 7pm

Tuesday 2pm - 7pm

Friday 2pm - 7pm

Saturday 2pm - 7pm

Sunday 2pm - 7pm

Expertise

Performs a variety of janitorial duties to provide clean, safe, and welcoming facilities and grounds for Library patrons and staff. Uses appropriate equipment, products, and techniques to assist in the preservation of library

assets.

Maintains a clean and welcoming environment for the library's visitors and staff. Provides support to co-workers and fellow team members. Works to increase the efficiency of custodial maintenance, creating a consistently pleasing environment for all.

Enjoys paying special attention to detail and consistently reviews work to minimize missing assigned and shared tasks. Participates in interdepartmental communications. Demonstrates eagerness to lend a hand to fellow custodians and responds to special requests for assistance.

Conducts work in a safe manner. Responsible for the proper care and use of the materials and chemicals used to maintain library cleanliness. Attends related training to improve knowledge of techniques and safe handling of equipment, materials, and products.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Daily– following established routines with emphasis on heavily use areas:
• Utilizes safe practices in the performance of job duties, and adheres to established safety practices.
• Ensures that established infection control and universal precaution practices are maintained when performing housekeeping procedures.
• Cleans and disinfects all restroom surfaces. Checks and replenishes supplies to insure the facilities are adequately stocked at all times.
• Utilizes Standard Precautions when exposure to blood and body fluid.
• Cleans, dusts or polishes hard surfaces, fixtures, furniture, and equipment surfaces. Cleans windows and other glass.
• Sweeps, mops, and vacuums traffic areas on a daily basis; spot cleans carpets and hard floor areas, as needed. Maintains various flooring surfaces to promote customer satisfaction.
• May empty outside trash cans and waste baskets from staff and public areas.
• May maintain superior curb appeal; picks up loose debris inside and outside facilities. May assist with maintaining outdoor parking lots and walkways by removing trash, leaves, and other debris.
• Follows instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies.
• Dresses suitable for the job and the specific task at hand and must maintain good personal hygiene.
• Performs other functions as assigned to insure effective and smooth continuity of Library operations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Interpersonal skills for interacting with other employees and outside contacts in a tactful and professional manner
• Demonstrated ability to read, comprehend written materials, and follow instructions.
• Knowledge of the safe and effective use of various cleaning methods, cleaners, supplies, and chemicals.
• Physical and operational ability to perform cleaning activities while using standard cleaning tools and equipment (vacuums, mops, dusters, etc.).
• Ability to work independently.
• Good organizational and time management skills

Requirements

Required Education/ Experience and License/Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend instructions, including equipment and product safety labels, is required.
• Previous custodial experience strongly preferred. Other work/life experience demonstrating related skills may be considered.

Working Conditions and Requirements

• Frequent moving/transporting of materials and equipment from 25 lbs. – 50 lbs. of weight. Loads 75 lbs.+ must be performed with another staff member's assistance.
• Frequent repetitive actions/motions such as:
• Moving, transporting, pushing/pulling, and reaching for materials; often using hand truck or cart.
• Ascending/descending ladders and other equipment.
• Positioning to maintain floors and related equipment.
• Use of mops, brooms and other cleaning equipment.
• Remaining stationary for short or extended times.
• Cleaning high, low, mid-level and hard to reach locations.
• Requires the ability to read, observe, closely inspect, and detect areas needing cleaning.
• Effective communication to relay and perceive information when interacting with others.
• Regular safe operation of cleaning machinery and equipment. Maintains awareness and observation of general surroundings and activities.
• Normal library working conditions; moderate exposure to office/maintenance chemicals (cleaning solutions, glue, paint, etc.).
• Occasional physical contact with patrons; occasional exposure to blood-borne pathogens, and other bodily fluids.
• Regular exposure to odors.
• Occasional exposure to fluctuations in interior conditions such as noise and temperatures.
• May encounter exposure to outside elements; heat, cold, rain, snow, ice, etc. when performing outside tasks.

Supervision Received

Occasional supervision/instruction; most duties are related, and work is performed following standard instructions and procedures. May occasionally develop own methods to perform work. Unusual problems are referred, frequently with suggestions for correction, to the supervisor.

Supervision Exercised

None

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:

An individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodations, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Department Building Services

Reports To: Building Services and Security Assistant Manager

Benefit/FLSA Status: Regular, Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Classification: Pay Grade 108

Hours/Week: 25 hours per week

Compensation: See Wage and Salary Schedule

Certification(s): None

MCPL employees may be assigned to work on weekdays, evenings or weekends. MCPL remains open during local academic breaks and we are unable to accommodate extended absences, including those associated with semester breaks. MCPL work schedules adjust in response to changing operational needs.

This job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, assignments, or working conditions associated with this job.

MCPL is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its employees, patrons and community. We encourage applications from members of underrepresented minority groups.