CUSTODIAN (LIBRARY), Part Time

Town of Fairfield, CT; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Town of Fairfield, CT seeks a part-time Custodian to maintain cleanliness of town libraries and related buildings. Responsibilities include cleaning bathrooms, floors, furniture, setup of meeting rooms, basic maintenance, and assisting staff.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license with a vehicle for deliveries, and at least 6 months custodial experience. Flexibility with weekend days and some weeknights is helpful.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License and personal car for deliveries.
• Minimum of six (6) months of custodial experience preferred.
• Verifiable work record demonstrating good attendance and ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive and scheduled cleaning of bathrooms, garbage collection and removal; vacuuming, sweeping of floors, polishing of furniture, dusting of shelving, furniture, glass doors, windows and shelving, washing walls, utilize hi-speed buffing equipment.
• Setup and tear down of meeting rooms and equipment as required.
• Perform routine building maintenance and specialized cleaning.
• Maintain adequate custodial supplies including bathroom and general building maintenance supplies.
• Assist in manual tasks such as emptying outside book drops and transporting books.
• Inspect and understand building mechanical systems.
• Assist in opening and closing procedures.
• Travel between library buildings and run errands as needed.
• Respond to inclement weather with de-icing or shoveling as required.
• Communicate and cooperate with other custodians.
• May perform minor repairs and painting of library spaces.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Hardworking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hi-speed buffing equipment

Job description

This position is responsible for building and property cleanliness and maintenance. Provides assistance to staff and patrons as necessary. Under the general direction of the Deputy Town Librarian or his or her designee.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Performs comprehensive and scheduled cleaning of bathrooms, garbage collection and removal; vacuuming, sweeping of floors, stairways., polishing of furniture, dusting of shelving, furniture, glass doors, windows and shelving, washing walls, utilize hi-speed buffing equipment and
• Setup and tear down of meeting rooms and equipment as required.
• Perform routine building maintenance and specialized cleaning.
• Maintain adequate custodial supplies including but not limited to supplies for bathrooms, and general building maintenance.
• Assist in various manual tasks such as emptying outside book drops, transporting books, etc.
• Inspection and general understanding of building's mechanical systems.
• Assist in opening and closing procedures,
• Travel between library buildings and runs errands, as needed.
• Respond to inclement weather conditions including spreading of de-icing material or shoveling as required.
• Communicate and work in conjunction with other custodians
• May be asked to perform minor repairs and painting of library spaces, as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required: High School graduate or equivalent. Valid Driver's License and personal car for deliveries. Minimum of Six (6) months of recent custodial experience preferred. Verifiable work record that demonstrates good attendance, a hard worker, and ability to work well with others.

Work Schedule

Hours will vary up to 19.5 hours per week, weekend days with the possibility of weeknights with some flexibility. Hours may fluctuate based on operational and seasonal needs.

AFFILIATION

• Non-Bargaining Unit, Part-Time Position; 19.5 hours or less

THE TOWN OF FAIRFIELD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Town of Fairfield to ensure equal employment opportunity for all employees and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.