Custodian, PT

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is seeking part-time Custodians to perform essential custodial duties at a large public facility. Responsibilities include cleaning various areas, maintaining inventory, and supporting special events. Ideal candidates will have solid communication skills and a commitment to customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Six months to one year of custodial related experience or equivalent.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50+ pounds and use custodial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine custodial duties including cleaning public areas and maintaining inventory of cleaning supplies.
• Set up and remove tables and chairs for events.
• Maintain a safe and orderly work area.

Skills

Good verbal communication skills

Ability to follow directions

Customer service skills

Ability to operate custodial equipment

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

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Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh provided pay range

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Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $20.00/hr

How to Apply: Submit a resume with application by June 22, 2025

Job Summary: CLP is seeking part-time Custodians to perform a variety of routine custodial duties normally performed at a large public facility including trash removal; cleaning of public areas such as hallways, offices, meeting rooms and restrooms; set up and removal of tables and chairs for special events; trash removal and general grounds keeping.

Location: CLP-Main, Pittsburgh, PA.

Hiring Supervisor: Ray Williams Manager – Custodial Services

Work Hours: 20 hours per week; days, evenings, and weekends required

Compensation: $19.65 per hour

Number of Vacancies: 1

Unit: This position is represented by the SEIU.

Essential Functions:

• Exercises judgment and efficiency in the use of equipment and assures the acceptable appearance of all areas cleaned;
• Cooperates as a member of the front-line team to provide seamless customer service;
• Maintains inventory for cleaning supplies and equipment;
• Sweeps, scrubs, mops, waxes and polishes floors; vacuums and shampoos rugs, washes and cleans light fixtures, baseboard, windows, doorframes and dusts surfaces;
• Scours and polishes sinks, mirrors, toilet bowls and similar equipment in restroom, fills dispensing machines;
• Gathers and removes trash and garbage from containers;
• Cleans glass inside and out, stainless steel, railings and brass fixtures;
• May perform light landscaping; cutting grass and shrubbery, removing debris, mulching and weeding, cleaning sidewalks and snow removal;
• Changes lights as assigned utilizing ladders and vertical mechanical lifts;
• Maintains and operates tools, equipment (including vehicles), materials, and machines in a safe, sound condition and maintains a safe, orderly and clean work area;
• Provides support for special events;
• Sets up or moves tables, chairs and boxes as instructed;
• May need to assist with unloading of trucks, moving boxes and equipment and erecting scaffolding;
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Competencies and Qualifications:

• Good verbal communication skills, via radio and phone, for interactions with co-workers, staff, managers and the public;
• Ability to follow directions and apply comprehension to complete work orders and other requests;
• Ability to understand and achieve a basic working knowledge of the use of custodial equipment;
• Ability to learn to use new technologies, equipment and tools as they become available;
• Customer service skills; ability to demonstrate respect and dignity to co-workers and customers in both words and actions;
• Ability to complete work orders in a timely and proper manner, including preventative maintenance.
  
  
  

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.;
• Six months to one year of related experience;
• Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience.
  
  
  

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

Work requires the ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods of time. Ability to lift, carry up 50+ pounds; stand, bend stoop, stretch, climb ladders, kneel and walk; Ability to push and/or pull up to100lbs;

Work also requires the proper and safe handling of common cleaning products, indoor and outdoor motorized equipment such as vacuum, floor buffers, snow blower, shrub trimmers, etc., and non-motorized equipment such as brooms, mops, snow shovels, etc.;

Work can be located in areas that contain dirt and dust;

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts, which require safety precautions typical of large public facilities such as hallways, restrooms, display space, offices and meeting rooms, e.g., use of safe work place practices and/or avoidance of trips and falls.

Clearance Requirements:

• PA State Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance
• FBI Criminal Record Check
• Pre-Employment Physical
  
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, disability status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, political affiliation or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Libraries

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