Facility Assistant

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District; Bartlett, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Bartlett Public Library District is seeking a part-time Facility Assistant to support the safe, clean, and efficient operation of the library’s facilities by performing routine maintenance, custodial duties, and set-ups to ensure a welcoming environment for staff and patrons.

The position requires a minimum age of 18, a high school diploma or equivalent, and may prefer at least one year of custodial experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Custodial experience preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial and housekeeping duties (bathrooms, vacuuming, mopping, trash, supplies).
• Maintain safe, clean conditions throughout building and grounds.
• Perform maintenance work as needed for the library facilities.
• Assist with landscaping tasks and snow/ice removal.
• Set up furniture and equipment for library events and programs.
• Prepare meeting rooms for Library programs and report issues to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Cleaning techniques

Physical stamina

Lifting 50 lbs

Grounds maintenance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment/FLSA Status:Part-time, non-exempt

Salary:$16.27-20.34/hour

Hours:15 hours per week; Monday-Friday 7:30am-10:30am

Posting Date:8/19/2026

Position Description:

The Bartlett Public Library District is seeking qualified applicants for a part-time Facility Assistant. This position supports the safe, clean, and efficient operation of the library’s facilities by performing routine maintenance, custodial duties, and set‑ups to ensure a welcoming environment for staff and patrons.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform custodial and other housekeeping duties, including but not limited to: cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming, mopping, removing trash, replenishing supplies, and dusting.
• Maintain safe, clean, sanitary conditions throughout the building and grounds.
• Perform a variety of maintenance work for the library.
• Assist with care of trees, lawns, and shrubbery.
• Assist with snow and ice removal.
• Assist with preparations for special functions by arranging furniture, mounting decorations, and setting up equipment.
• Set up meeting rooms for Library programs.
• Report unusual conditions to management.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum age of 18.
• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• At least one (1) year of custodial experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques.
• Ability to exercise safety precaution in the use of library equipment and material.
• Ability to work outside in variable temperatures and conditions to conduct required maintenance and groundskeeping activities as needed.
• Ability to bend, sit, reach, move about, hear and speak; noise level may be high when operating power equipment.
• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds and move heavier materials using appropriate equipment.
• Ability to safely climb and work on a twelve (12) foot ladder.
• Ability to stand, be on feet, and move around for a full work shift.

Bartlett Public Library District, DuPage County