Custodian

Custodian

Schedule: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Wednesdays 6am - 2pm, Thursdays 6am - 2pm, Fridays 6am - 2pm, Saturdays 9am - 5pm, Sundays 9am - 5pm

Minimum Qualifications (education, experience, and certifications):

• Previous custodial and maintenance experience
  
  

Minimum Competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities):

• Strong teamwork skills
• Excellent communication and social skills
• Broad cultural competency knowledge and skills, and ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce and community
• Commitment to and demonstrated success discussing, integrating, and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • perform tasks while using a ladder
  • move chairs and tables to set up rooms for programs
  • develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues
  • anticipate and creatively solve problems with a flexible mindset
  • take initiative and use independent judgment
  • work independently and handle multiple initiatives while meeting deadlines
  • positively adjust to change
• Deep personal dedication to public service and strong customer service skills
• Basic computer skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Building repair experience
• Previous use of electrical and mechanical tools/equipment
  
  

Preferred Competencies:

• Multilingual skills in English plus another language(s) relevant to the Skokie community
  
  

Essential Functions:

• Collects and disposes trash and recycling materials
• Vacuums carpeted areas; spot cleans; removes gum and debris
• Sweeps and mops non-carpeted areas
• Cleans bathrooms and fixtures; maintains supplies
• Maintains lighting in assigned areas
• Cleans glass
• Dusts shelves, ledges, and flat surfaces; cleans table tops and maintains furniture
• Sets up chairs, tables, etc. as needed for programs or other services
• Maintains grounds by mowing lawn, weeding, edging, pruning shrubs, etc.
• Clears ice and snow from walks as needed and plows parking lot
• Makes deliveries as needed
• Maintains current knowledge of library policies and procedures
• Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance
  
  

Other Functions:

• May strip and wax non-carpeted floors as needed
• May open and close the library building
• May assist with projects
• May be on call for building emergencies or holiday book drop duty
• May assist safety team
• May serve on library committees
• Performs other related duties as assigned
  
  

Working Conditions:

The physical demands and environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Work may include prolonged standing, stooping, bending, lifting/moving materials (up to 75 pounds), getting down on the floor, as well as occasional computer use.
• Manual dexterity and correctable vision needed.
• Continuous navigation throughout the building and library grounds, at times using a ladder.
• May require work in hot and cold temperatures while maintaining grounds.
• Noise level is generally moderate but may be high with use of various equipment.
• Scheduling may require availability during any library operating hours, including days, evenings, weekends, and occasionally when the library is closed. Although a weekly schedule is established, the needs of the library may require scheduling changes and flexibility.
• Employee required to park in designated area.

Skokie Public Library offers:

• An opportunity to work in a collaborative and compassionate environment alongside talented colleagues in service to a diverse, vibrant community
• The pay range for new hires in this position is $17.00  to $21.25 per hour. Offers are made within this range based on competencies, experience, and internal equity
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, including generous cost-sharing for medical coverage
• Participation in IMRF pension
• Competitive paid time off

Skokie Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Visit https://skokielibrary.info/about/jobs/ and click on the link to access that application. Please include a resume with your application. Position open until filled.

Salary : $17 - $21