Senior Building Custodian - Traveling

City of Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Boston is seeking a custodial worker to take charge of cleaning and sanitary maintenance of branch and Central Library buildings, including basic HVAC and electrical system care.

Shifts are Tuesday through Saturday, 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Boston residency is required. Union/Salary Plan: AFSCME/M-6; Hours per week: 40. The city encourages applicants from all backgrounds and does not discriminate.

Qualifications

• One year of custodial experience or in related cleaning duties.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to accept responsibility and work independently.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Superior work habits and organizational ability.
• Dependability, tact, and courtesy.
• A valid Massachusetts driver's license.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, wash, polish, and vacuum floors using appropriate cleaners and equipment.
• Care for light fixtures, shades, reflectors, and building furnishings.
• Clean, pack, and move books; move furniture and equipment as needed.
• Maintain basic operation of HVAC and electrical systems.
• Care for grounds: mowing, planting, trimming shrubbery with tools.
• Operate snow removal equipment when required.

Skills

Supervision

Independence

Teamwork

Dependability

Attention to detail

Licenses

Judgment

Job description

Overview

To have charge of and participate in the cleaning and sanitary maintenance of a branch library building, or, under supervision, to participate in the cleaning and sanitary maintenance of the Central Library building, the care and maintenance of the basic operation of the HVAC and electrical systems, and the care and maintenance of the grounds of the building, and to perform related work as required.

To have charge of and participate in the cleaning and sanitary maintenance of a branch library building, or, under supervision, to participate in the cleaning and sanitary maintenance of the Central Library building, the care and maintenance of the basic operation of the HVAC and electrical systems, and the care and maintenance of the grounds of the building, and to perform related work as required.

Responsibilities

• Sweeping, washing, polishing, and vacuuming as required for the care of floors (concrete, asphalt tile, linoleum, vinyl tile, cork, terrazzo, marble, wooden, ceramic tile, and carpet), including the safe use of detergents, chemicals, and cleaners, sawdust, mops, pails, and brooms, and the use and care of cleaning equipment (vacuum cleaners, waxing and polishing machines, and carpet cleaners).


• Caring for light fixtures, shades, reflectors, lenses, prismatic glass, and other building furnishings and equipment.


• Cleaning, packing, and moving of books.


• Moving furniture and equipment.


• Having responsibility for the basic operation and care of the HVAC and electrical systems.


• Supervising and participating in the activities required for the care and maintenance of the grounds adjacent to the building, such as the cutting of grass, the planting of grass and flower seeds, and the trimming of shrubbery (using power lawn mowers, hand mowers, and garden tools).


• The operation of snow removal equipment (snow blowers/snow plow tractors, salt spreaders, ice picks, and shovels).

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in the duties of the position and in the field of custodial work.


• Demonstrated ability to plan and supervise the work of others.


• Demonstrated ability to accept responsibility and to carry out assignments independently.


• Demonstrated ability to work well with others.


• Superior work habits and organizational ability.


• Dependability, tact, and courtesy.


• A valid Massachusetts driver's license.


• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.

Cori & Sori Checks Required

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Shifts To Be Filled

• Tuesday through Saturday, 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Terms

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/M-6

Hours per week: 40

The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected category.