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AM Hourly Custodian

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States · On-site

Entry level

Description Position Summary: This is a part-time, hourly position responsible for the continuous cleaning and maintenance of the library’s public and office environments before and during open hours. This role utilizes …

Skills: Cleaning, Maintenance, Floor Care, Waste Management, Safety Standards

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AM Hourly Custodian

Kalamazoo Public Library

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States • On-site

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  • Part-time
  • Competitive Hourly Wages, Paid Time Off Accrual, Uniform Allowance
  • Posted 12d ago
  • ~25 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Responsible for the continuous cleaning and maintenance of the library's public and office areas using a patrol-based model. Duties include sanitizing high-touch surfaces, managing restroom supplies, and maintaining exterior grounds.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to follow oral and written instructions and demonstrate dependability and punctuality. Physical ability to operate cleaning equipment and move objects up to 50 pounds is required.

Full job description

Description

 

Position Summary: This is a part-time, hourly position responsible for the continuous cleaning and maintenance of the library’s public and office environments before and during open hours. This role utilizes a patrol-based custodial model designed to maintain building cleanliness and keep needed custodial supplies stocked. 

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Maintains building cleanliness by walking all areas to find and fix messes, spills, or hazards before others report them.
  2. Responds to immediate hazards by cleaning up spills, wet floors, and broken items the moment they are discovered to keep the library safe.
  3. Performs high-touch cleaning by wiping down elevator buttons, handrails, touchscreens, and glass surfaces many times a day.
  4. Checks restrooms every hour to clean surfaces and fill soap and paper supplies.
  5. Sorts and stocks supplies and keeps cleaning chemicals and paper products organized in the supply closets
  6. Provides floor care by using a broom, mop, or manual sweeper to keep hallways and entries clear of dirt or acid.
  7. Handles trash removal by emptying bins as soon as they are three-quarters full to prevent overflows.
  8. Cleans exterior grounds by working with a partner to pick up litter and cigarette butts around the library entrances.
  9. Supports kitchen and laundry by wiping counters and running the dishwasher or laundry machines throughout the day.
  10. Follows safety standards
  11. Other duties as assigned

Salary $ 15.30 an hour; $14.00 for probationary employees. This position belongs in the Union of the Kalamazoo Public Library Aides/Hourly Custodians.

Schedules available 25 hours weekly; 7:00 am to 12:00 am or 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Monday-Friday

Other Benefits

  • Competitive hourly wages
  • Paid time off accrual
  • Uniform allowance

Start date Immediately

Requirements

 Minimum Qualifications

  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Evidence of excellent attendance, punctuality and dependability.
  • Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill, efficiency, and safety.
  • Ability to operate scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, lawn mowers and other equipment.
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the position as listed below.

Physical demands and work environment The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to travel independently within the office and patron areas of the library and in the communities served. In the work environments described below, the position requires effective communication and exchange of information with others, constant repositioning of self to clean restrooms, public and office spaces. Frequently utilizes cleaning equipment such as mops, brooms, vacuums, etc. Occasionally moves objects up to 50 pounds.

Work environment: While performing the duties of this job outside of the library environment, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. 

Related keywords

Custodial ServicesSanitizationFloor CareWaste RemovalPublic LibrarySafety ComplianceJanitorial EquipmentFacility Maintenance

About Kalamazoo Public Library

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Leading a stronger community through literacy, learning, and innovation.

Industry
Libraries
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1871
Headquarters
Kalamazoo, Michigan
LinkedIn followers
901

Vision: Leading a stronger community through literacy, learning, and innovation Community Aspirations: Equitable and Inclusive, Literate and Educated, Informed, Creative Core Values at the Kalamazoo Public Library: We are committed to excellence in programs, services, and collections. We are community-focused. We are committed to and intentional about equity and anti-racism. We have safe, beautiful, and comfortable spaces. We are committed to continuous improvement and innovation. We have a passionate, engaged, knowledgeable, and creative staff.

Offices: 315 S. Rose Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007, US · 1112 Gayle Ave., Kalamazoo, Michigan 49048, US · 7265 W. Main Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009, US · 1244 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001, US

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About Kalamazoo Public Library

LinkedInVisit site

Leading a stronger community through literacy, learning, and innovation.

Industry
Libraries
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1871
Headquarters
Kalamazoo, Michigan
LinkedIn followers
901

Vision: Leading a stronger community through literacy, learning, and innovation Community Aspirations: Equitable and Inclusive, Literate and Educated, Informed, Creative Core Values at the Kalamazoo Public Library: We are committed to excellence in programs, services, and collections. We are community-focused. We are committed to and intentional about equity and anti-racism. We have safe, beautiful, and comfortable spaces. We are committed to continuous improvement and innovation. We have a passionate, engaged, knowledgeable, and creative staff.

Offices: 315 S. Rose Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007, US · 1112 Gayle Ave., Kalamazoo, Michigan 49048, US · 7265 W. Main Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009, US · 1244 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001, US

Accessible informationLiteracyLibrariesCommunity eventsand Digital service and resourcesInformation ServicesKnowledge ManagementE-Learning
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