Library Custodian I: Clean, Groundskeeping & Event Setup

Albany Public Library; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Public Library is seeking a Custodial Worker I to perform cleaning and maintenance across seven library branches. Duties include cleaning public and staff areas, restrooms, janitorial tasks, grounds keeping, snow removal, and setting up spaces for events.

The role requires physical strength and the ability to follow directions, with a schedule of 37.5 hours per week, including days, evenings, weekends, and on-call hours. Valid NYS driver’s license is required for appointment and duration.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively both orally and written.
• Ability and willingness to perform heavy manual cleaning, lifting and grounds maintenance tasks.
• Performs routine cleaning and other manual tasks.
• Demonstrates ability and willingness to get along with others as part of a team.
• Demonstrates physical strength and condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning of library facilities, in both public and staff areas, including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, washing and cleaning of floors, walls, windows, furniture, etc.
• Clean and maintains public and staff rest rooms
• Empties wastepaper baskets and disposes of rubbish
• Mows lawns, trims shrubs, rake leaves and performs other grounds keeping tasks
• Clears snow and ice from sidewalks, doors, entryways and parking lots
• Maintains library facilities and grounds by picking up trash and debris
• Arranges chairs, tables and other equipment in buildings for library events
• May unload truck deliveries, stock shelves, and perform other heavy lifting and moving tasks
• May perform minor maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs, etc. as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Follow directions

Oral & written comm

Heavy cleaning

Team player

Physical strength

Job description

Albany Public Library is seeking a Custodial Worker I to perform cleaning and maintenance across seven library branches. Duties include cleaning public and staff areas, restrooms, janitorial tasks, grounds keeping, snow removal, and setting up spaces for events.

The role requires physical strength and the ability to follow directions, with a schedule of 37.5 hours per week, including days, evenings, weekends, and on-call hours. Valid NYS driver’s license is required for appointment and duration.