Maintenance Worker - Seasonal (Libraries)

Charlotte, County of (FL); Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Charlotte County is seeking a Library Maintenance Worker to help maintain a clean, safe, welcoming library environment. The role involves custodial tasks, basic repairs, and groundskeeping to support daily operations and public use.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of related experience, plus a valid driver’s license. Expect 25–30 hours/week with afternoon/evening shifts and some flexibility around library activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in a related field.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning and custodial services.
• Complete general building maintenance and minor repairs.
• Maintain grounds and outdoor areas.
• Help ensure facilities and equipment remain in safe and proper working condition.
• Work with limited supervision, prioritize tasks, and coordinate work around library programs and public use.

Skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Follow instructions

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year of related experience

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Preferred Schedule

Approximately 25–30 hours per week, primarily afternoon/evening shifts. The ideal schedule is Monday–Friday (or Tuesday–Saturday) from about 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. but start/end times and days may be flexible depending on operational needs and scheduled library activities.

The Library Maintenance Worker plays an important role in creating a clean, safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for library visitors and staff. This position performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance, custodial, cleaning, and groundskeeping duties to support the daily operation and appearance of the library and surrounding property.

Responsibilities include performing routine cleaning and custodial services, completing general building maintenance and minor repairs, maintaining grounds and outdoor areas, and helping ensure facilities and equipment remain in safe and proper working condition. The position requires a hands‑on approach, attention to detail, and the ability to recognize and address maintenance needs efficiently.

The Maintenance Worker performs assigned duties with limited immediate supervision and is expected to manage daily responsibilities independently, prioritize tasks, and coordinate work around library programs, staff activities, and public use of the facility. Because much of the work takes place in an active public environment, the successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, dependability, good judgment, and a commitment to excellent service.

The ideal candidate enjoys hands‑on work, takes pride in maintaining facilities, and understands that a clean and well‑cared‑for library contributes directly to a positive experience for everyone who walks through its doors.

Education and Experience

An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in a related field.

Licenses and/or Certificates

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of proper cleaning methods and the safe use of cleaning materials and disinfectants.
• Knowledge of safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
• Knowledge of shop mathematics and basic record keeping practices.
• Knowledge of basic painting, plumbing, and tools and techniques.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, multi‑line telephone system, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
• Ability to operate automotive/all‑terrain vehicles and light‑duty motor vehicles.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to perform manual labor, sometimes under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Depending upon assignment: Ability to work long and/or late nights, early mornings, split shifts, on weekends and holidays.
• Ability to provide internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication.
• Ability to operate motor vehicle.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, service providers, other employees, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, climbing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is exposed to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., irate customers, outdoors weather conditions, excessive noise, extreme heat, odors or dust).

RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS

The position requires moderate exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, assault and battery, communicable disease, etc.).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Charlotte County is an affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans’ Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.