CUSTODIAN (LIBRARY), Part Time

Town of Fairfield; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Fairfield is seeking a part-time custodian to manage building cleanliness and light maintenance across town facilities. You will clean bathrooms, floors, windows, and furniture, assist with meeting room setups, and perform minor repairs as needed. A valid driver's license and six months of custodial experience are preferred.

Hours total up to 19.5 per week, with potential weekend days and some weeknights. The role requires reliability, teamwork, and the ability to follow instructions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of materials, methods and devices used in cleaning operations.
• Ability to perform routine and occasionally strenuous work.
• Must be fluent in email and text messaging and able to follow written instructions.
• Valid Driver’s License and access to a personal car for deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive and scheduled cleaning of bathrooms, garbage collection and removal; vacuuming and mopping floors, polishing furniture, dusting shelves, windows and fixtures.
• Set up and tear down of meeting rooms and equipment as required.
• Assist in routine building maintenance and minor repairs or painting as assigned.

Skills

Cleaning knowledge

Physical stamina

English proficiency

Independent worker

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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.

• 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
• Setupandteardownofmeetingroomsandequipmentasrequired.
• Perform routine building maintenanceand 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 emptyingoutsidebookdrops,transportingbooks, etc.
• Inspection and general understanding ofbuilding'smechanical systems.
• Assist in opening and closing procedures,
• Travelbetween library buildings and runs errands,asneeded.
• 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 repairsandpaintingoflibraryspaces,asassigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of materials, methods, implements and devices used in cleaning operations.
• Ability to perform routine and occasionally strenuous work.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or basic written instructions and to perform work in a safe manner.Must be fluent in using email and text messaging.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with others, including all library staff
• Skill in making minor repairs including carpentry and painting.
• Good physical condition with strength to lift a minimum of 35 lbs. Ability to climb and use ladders.
• Ability to speak and read English
• Ability to work well independently.
• All positions are subject to an interview process.

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.