Library Custodian

Clark County Public Library Employment Opportunity

Job Title:     Library Custodian | Grade 13 | Full-time 40 hrs.| FLSA – Non-Exempt

Location:      Main Library – Facilities Dept., 201 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield, Ohio

Under supervision of the Building Maintenance Supervisor, the Library Custodian performs a variety of tasks related to the maintenance and upkeep of the Clark County Public Library system. 

To Apply: Please submit the following:

1. Completed CCPL Employment Application – Available at library locations or two (2) formats available online at: CCPL Employment Application.   

2. Cover Letter      

3. Résumé        

4. Three (3) professional references

Submit by mail or in a sealed envelope to any CCPL location addressed to: Matthew Naylor – Interim Director’s Office

                                                                                                                        Clark County Public Library

                                                                                                                        PO Box 1080

                                                                                                                        Springfield, OH 45501-1080

All items required. Incomplete/illegible Applicant Packets may be disqualified

OPEN UNTIL FILLED – Review of complete, accurate submissions begins immediately upon receipt 

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

•    Minimum requirement of a high school diploma

•    Education, training and/or experience which indicates the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform daily custodial job functions

•    Acceptable results on a criminal background check        

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:  (View the Position Description for additional details)

•    Related experience in similar position preferred

•    Knowledge of cleaning methods and materials, etc. Operate related machinery to accomplish assigned duties 

•    Required to travel to make deliveries. Possession of valid Ohio Driver’s license and insurable driving status

•    Basic computer usage, building/facility systems, cell phone usage

•    Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

•    Effective written and verbal communication skills; able to understand and follow written and verbal direction

•    Able to work flexible schedule; may include weekend on-call duty or work on short notice for Library emergencies

•    Maintains work schedule and adheres to CCPL attendance policies. Overtime required occasionally

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

•    Performs routine cleaning of Library offices, public areas, restrooms and staff lounge, dusting, polishing, emptying wastebaskets, sorting recyclables,
     and removing trash and recyclables. Spot clean furniture.

•    Maintains floors, including stairs and halls, by vacuuming, sweeping, waxing, buffing, and mopping.

•    Replaces soap, towels, and tissue in the restrooms and staff lounges 

•    Restocks library cleaning supplies at all locations and notifies supervisor of needed supplies 

•    Assists Facilities Department as needed; may include moving equipment and furniture 

•    Occasionally work in adverse weather conditions 

•    May assist with interior/exterior painting of buildings/other surfaces, assists with groundskeeping/snow removal as assigned

•    Keeps current with safety regulations and safety practices, cleaning methods, precautions for harmful materials

•    Represents the library in a positive manner and adheres to library’s customer service procedures

•    Maintains appropriate confidentiality of restricted Library or employee information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

•    Good physical and mental health. Be able to work from a stepladder or platform when necessary. This job also requires employee to crouch, stoop,
     bend, stand, and lift up to 75 pounds. Willingness to serve the public and to cooperate with the staff and the public

•    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions and/or for the interview process

SALARY AND BENEFITS: $18.38 per hour. Ohio Public Employees Retirement System membership; two (2) wks. vacation, 11 holidays, and sick leave according to CCPL guidelines. CCPL-provided group-term life insurance, comprehensive, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, and voluntary life insurance offerings. Ohio Deferred Compensation (457) Plan membership available. Direct Deposit required.

                                                           Clark County Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer