Maintenance Worker I

About the role

The Palos Verdes Library District is a public library system that operates three unique libraries serving the 68,000 residents of the four cities on the beautiful Palos Verdes Peninsula. The District collaborates with the community to create inclusive, welcoming environments that support access to information, lifelong learning, creativity, and a strong sense of belonging. Through a commitment to organizational excellence, community engagement, and equitable access to resources, PVLD serves as the community’s center for discovery, personal enrichment, and shared cultural history. The District’s work is strengthened by a robust network of community partners and support organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provides a high level of customer service to staff, volunteers, and patrons.
• Clean and maintain District Facilities per instructions and checklists, including but not limited to cleaning, sweeping, mopping and waxing floors; vacuuming, cleaning, and shampooing carpets; cleaning, dusting, and polishing woodwork, walls, partitions, equipment, and furniture; washing windows; cleaning and sanitizing restroom fixtures and replenishing supplies; disposing of waste and cleaning and sanitizing waste receptacles; replacing light bulbs and fluorescent lamps.
• Sets up meeting rooms and equipment for classes, programs, and events (including moving and arranging furniture and equipment).
• Ensures safe and clean buildings and grounds. Resolves unsafe situations expeditiously. Observes safe work methods and ensures the use of safety precautions. Keeps maintenance shop and working areas clean, organized and uncluttered. Uses proper and safe work procedures including procedures for safe lifting and moving of materials and the use of ladders.
• Observes safe working practices, including maintaining storage areas in a safe condition; corrects or reports any safety or fire hazards.
• Uses a wide variety of tools, equipment, and supplies in a safe and effective manner; follows label instructions to mix and dilute cleansers, disinfectants, and stripping agents to ensure proper strength for use.
• Reports hazardous conditions and needed repairs.
• Performs duties at all facilities as scheduled.
• Operates the district’s light truck and van. Transports library materials from one location to another, including setups at library events outside the District’s facilities.
• Maintains equipment and materials in proper condition; reports the need for maintenance and repair.
• Performs minor repairs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age or equivalent to high school graduation.
• One (1) year of experience in janitorial or custodial work in a commercial environment required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California class C driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Education, License And Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
• Knowledge Of Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public, volunteers, vendors, contractors, and District staff in person and over the telephone.
• Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in custodial and general building maintenance.
• Methods and techniques of cleaning and preserving floors, furniture, walls, and fixtures.
• Use and minor maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in custodial work.
• Operational characteristics of cleaning equipment and materials.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Proper mixing and dilution of cleansers, disinfectants, and stripping agents.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices, including proper lifting techniques.
• Ability To Perform a wide variety of custodial and routine maintenance tasks.
• Clean and care for buildings and equipment.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools and custodial equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Complete assignments independently without immediate supervision.
• Communicate clearly and concisely.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Respond and perform assigned duties in the event of a declared emergency.
• Read, write and comprehend English at the level necessary for successful job performance; follow oral and written directions in English.
• Operate a computer at the level necessary for successful job performance, including entering basic timesheet data and completing online training courses.

Skills

• Customer service skills.
• Physical stamina and strength.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of cleaning and maintenance techniques.
• Basic computer skills.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Participation in the CalPERS retirement plan (formula dependent on date of enrollment).
• Social security.
• Employee-funded deferred compensation plans.
• 10 paid holidays per year, plus 7 floating personal holidays.
• 10 to 20 vacations days per year depending on years of service.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

Pay

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour based on experience.

Schedule

This part-time position will be scheduled Monday through Friday from 6-9:30 pm. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and reach to perform the work. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or patrons in interpreting and enforcing policies and procedures.

Supplemental Information

To view the full job description please visit the Human Resources page on PVLD.org.

Required Question

01 What does diversity, equity, and inclusion look like in practice to you? 02 Would you consider yourself to be a “self starter.” Please give an example. 03 What would you consider good customer service? How would you go about achieving that? 04 Please describe your janitorial/custodial experience. 05 This position is scheduled to work Monday-Friday from 6-9:30 pm including some holidays. Are you available for this schedule?