Library Part-time Custodian
Town of Normal
Job Description
Duties/Essential Job Functions
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-Cleaning and maintaining interior and exterior surfaces (i.e. walls, windows, floors, and grounds).
-Cleaning and maintaining flooring using various cleaning equipment.
-Perform general cleaning duties around the Library, including regular restroom rounds per cleaning specs.
-Perform snow and ice removal, mowing and landscaping.
-Work well with other custodial staff and Library employees.
-Assist with set-up and tear-down following meetings and events.
-Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skill and Abilities
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-Ability to perform manual and repetitive work for extended lengths of time.
-Skill and ability to operate general custodial equipment and properly use supplies.
-Ability to accept and follow instructions of supervisors and to complete assigned tasks in a reasonable length of time.
-Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with Library staff.
-Must practice good safety habits and effectively utilize all safety equipment provided for use by the department.
-Ability to work weekends, holidays, and evening hours when necessary and respond to emergencies as needed.
-Skill to perform minor maintenance of buildings and grounds.
Desirable Training and Experience
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Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent. Some work experience in the custodial field is preferred; or other training or experience that provides the
necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities or reflects an aptitude to perform this type of work.
We are in search of candidates who possess the following qualities:
-Strong commitment to public service
-Ability to interact pleasantly and communicate well with customers and staff
-Ability to work with diverse populations of all ages
-Ability to coordinate and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
-Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
-Flexibility to adapt to changing situations and to varied work schedules
-Interested applicants should be flexible, outgoing, and self-motivated.
Candidates must be able to pass a comprehensive background check at the time a conditional offer of employment is made due to the security clearance required to successfully perform these duties at the required location.
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The Town of Normal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Town of Normal does not use artificial intelligence to screen applications.