Custodian (Part-Time)

Description of Work

This position requires a dependable and service-oriented individual who is committed to maintaining library buildings and grounds in a safe, clean, sanitized, and comfortable condition for patrons, employees, and visitors. The ideal candidate will be able to perform general cleaning, custodial, groundskeeping, and minor maintenance duties with limited supervision, while maintaining a consistently high standard of work.

General Duties

• Clean and maintain library buildings, facilities, and grounds.
• Communicate with the building maintenance team regarding work needs, supplies, and maintenance concerns.
• Maintain inventory of restroom, custodial, and cleaning supplies.
• Follow and enforce safety requirements to protect employees, patrons, visitors, buildings, and grounds.
• Open the building and prepare entrances for public access.
• Lock doors and properly secure the building at closing.
• Auxiliary in safeguarding the building during emergencies and escalate issues to appropriate personnel.
• Use hand tools and power tools to complete minor repairs and replace equipment as needed.
• Identify and recommend non-routine repairs or maintenance improvements.
• Set up, move, and arrange furniture and equipment for programs, meetings, and events.
• Mop, sweep, buff, strip, and wax floors.
• Shampoo carpets and upholstered furniture.
• Dust furniture, fixtures, equipment, and other surfaces.
• Wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, sills, and computer areas.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, crouch, and work in physically demanding positions for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to work on high ladders and perform duties in adverse weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, dirt, and dust.
• Knowledge of chemical safety practices and the ability to understand and follow safety-related materials, instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to work in environments involving odors and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Knowledge of commercial cleaning equipment and the proper mixing of chemicals to prepare cleaning solutions in accordance with specifications.
• Must demonstrate professionalism, accountability, flexibility, reliability, and effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of or experience with carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, OSHA-related practices, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-related requirements is helpful.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School education, GED, or equivalent AND at least three years of custodian-related experience and standard practices with materials and equipment used in commercial building cleaning.

Special Licenses/Certifications

• Note: This position has a maximum limit of 19.5 hours per week.

Supplemental Information

• The City of Norwalk is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employeer.
• This position is not eligible for benefits.