Custodian Substitute

Pierce County Library

Tacoma (WA)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 30,000

Part time

14 days+
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Job summary

Pierce County Library is seeking substitute custodians to provide as-needed coverage across its 19 locations. You will support scheduled hours, with travel authorized as part of the role. For authorized travel, fleet vehicles may be provided; if unavailable, mileage is reimbursed.

Substitutes have no guaranteed hours and are limited to 65 hours per month, with a maximum of 40 hours per week. The position reports to the Custodial Supervisor and focuses on maintaining clean, safe library

Qualifications

  • Performing a variety of routine custodial functions.
  • Ensuring Library’s facilities are appropriately cleaned and maintained.
  • Safely operating custodial equipment and handling cleaning chemicals.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality, customer-focused services.
  • Disinfects, cleans, and maintains restroom facilities including toilets, urinals, sanitary containers, sinks, doors, mirrors, and fixtures; restocks paper products.
  • Cleans library, offices, work areas, meeting rooms, study rooms, coffee bars, and/or the staff lunch room.
  • Sanitizes drinking fountains, kitchen sinks, counter tops, microwaves, table tops, and desks.
  • Vacuums, sweeps, mops, and cleans hard surface floors; spot cleans carpets.
  • Dusts fixtures, furniture, and other hard surface areas.
  • Cleans internal and external building windows.
  • Empties trash cans and recycling bins; disposes of trash in outside holding bins.
  • May set-up and take down meeting rooms and assist with routine maintenance tasks.
  • Brings matters of public concern regarding waste, inefficiency, corruption, discrimination, and safety to the attention of Library Management.
  • Accurately communicates the Library’s policies to members of the public in all job-related contacts.
  • Positively reflects Pierce County Library’s mission, vision, and values to members of the public and to staff.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Custodial functions
Safety practices
Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

This is a custodial position that provides as needed, as-available coverage at any of our 19 PCLS locations during scheduled hours. Travel may be authorized and assigned as a part of this work. For authorized travel, use of a PCLS fleet vehicle may be provided when available, or when no fleet vehicles are available, individuals may use personal vehicles and be reimbursed mileage.

Substitutes are used to fill-in on a limited basis when regular employees are not available for work and may occasionally be brought in for special projects. Substitute positions have no guaranteed hours and are limited to working a maximum of sixty-five (65) hours total per month (no more than forty (40) hours in one week).

Compensation

Pierce County Library System offers a compensation program which recognizes qualifications and experience relevant to each position. The starting pay is established typically within the hiring range below based upon the experience of the individual hired into the role. Our compensation package also includes annual increases for each additional year of experience and tenure in the role, up to the maximum (current year maximum outlined in pay grade range above). Eligibility for overtime is exclusive to positions which are FLSA status non-exempt below.

FLSA Status:Hourly, Non- Exempt

Position Status:Substitute

Location:Administrative Center

Schedule:Schedule is subject to change.

Union Status:Non-Represented (Substitute)

Veteran Status:Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should select the percentage that they qualify for, 5% or 10% during the applicationprocess. More information aboutVeteran’sPreference, such as the difference in percentage,can be foundhere andhere .If you need moreinformationplease contact us at:HR@pcls.us

Authorized Hours:

Substitutes are used to fill-in on a limited basis when regular employees are not available for work and may occasionally be brought in for special projects. Substitute positions have no guaranteed hours and are limited to working a maximum of sixty-five (65) hours total per month (no more than 40 hours in one week).

Authorized Hours:

Substitutes are used to fill-in on a limited basis when regular employees are not available for work and may occasionally be brought in for special projects. Substitute positions have no guaranteed hours and are limited to working a maximum of sixty-five (65) hours total per month (no more than 40 hours in one week).

Position Summary:

Performs a variety of routine custodial functions for the Pierce County Library System; cleans and maintains assigned buildings, facilities, and/or office areas; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Relationships:

Reports to the Custodial Supervisor; no supervisory responsibility is exercised.

Essential Functions:

Class specifications are intended to provide a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

  • Delivers high-quality, customer-focused services.
  • Disinfects, cleans, and maintains restroom facilities including toilets, urinals, sanitary containers, sinks, doors, mirrors, and fixtures; restocks paper products.
  • Cleans library, offices, work areas, meeting rooms, study rooms, coffee bars, and/or the staff lunch room.
  • Sanitizes drinking fountains, kitchen sinks, counter tops, microwaves, table tops, and desks.
  • Vacuums, sweeps, mops, and cleans hard surface floors; spot cleans carpets.
  • Dusts fixtures, furniture, and other hard surface areas.
  • Cleans internal and external building windows.
  • Empties trash cans and recycling bins; disposes of trash in outside holding bins.
  • May set-up and take down meeting rooms.
  • May assist with routine building maintenance tasks including changing light bulbs, cleaning exterior building areas, and monitoring parking lots.
  • Brings matters of public concern regarding waste, inefficiency, corruption, discrimination, and safety to the attention of Library Management.
  • Accurately communicates the Library’s policies to members of the public in all job-related contacts.
  • Positively reflects Pierce County Library’s mission, vision, and values to members of the public and to staff.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Required Knowledge of:

  • Custodial functions and custodial principles.
  • Regulations and standards governing custodial activities.
  • Custodial equipment and cleaning chemicals.
  • Occupational hazards and safety practices relative to custodial work.
  • Customer service standards and protocols.

Required Skill in:

  • Performing a variety of routine custodial functions.
  • Ensuring Library’s facilities are appropriately cleaned and maintained.
  • Safely operating custodial equipment and handling cleaning chemicals.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent, and
  • Any combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skills and allows successful performance of the job.

Licenses, Certifications, and Special Requirements:

  • A valid Washington State Driver’s License is required.
  • Must pass local police and Washington State Adult/Child Abuse records check prior to hire.
  • Must be available to work on and an “on-call” basis and be able to work a variety of schedules on short notice including evenings and weekends.

Working Environment and Physical Requirements:

  • Work is performed in and around the Library facilities and involves exposure to cleaning chemicals, hazardous materials, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
  • Subject to standing and walking for extended periods of time, bending, reaching, crouching, climbing ladders, and lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
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