UA Library Custodian

Salary: $16.55 Hourly

Location : Lane Road Branch, OH

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Number: 2025-LIB-010

Department: Library

Opening Date: 04/10/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

We are seeking a staff member to join us in creating clean, safe and inviting spaces in our Library locations. If you have a keen eye for detail and the desire to keep our building locations looking great - this is the role for you!

In this position, you will work independently performing routine cleaning, light maintenance and groundskeeping including some snow removal. You will also stock and maintain supplies throughout the Library and operate janitorial equipment and hand tools as needed. This position is also responsible for setting up meeting rooms, moving equipment and furniture and other materials as needed. Experience is preferred but not required.

Please refer to the job description and schedule below for more details about this position.

Job Summary:

Maintains the appearance of library buildings and keeps building equipment in working order. Includes cleaning, care, and maintenance of library facilities and surrounding grounds. Assists with pick-ups and deliveries to all branches.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions:

Performs both general and deep and thorough cleaning of library interiors including restrooms and meeting rooms.

Sets up chairs and tables for meeting rooms.

Keeps sidewalks, ramps, and emergency exits clear including snow and ice removal.

Performs intense cleaning tasks to sanitize restrooms.

Delivers and picks up materials from all branches using library van. Delivers and picks up miscellaneous items as assigned by the Facilities Manager.

Performs minor painting, plumbing, and electrical procedures.

Submits supply requests.

Sets up for special events and programs offered to the public.

Ensures that any maintenance problems that affect patrons and staff members are handled in a safe and timely manner. Reports any conditions in need of repair to department manager.

Assists in training new staff in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Follows library safety and emergency policies and procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic building and grounds repair and maintenance practices preferred.

Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.

Competent in the use of Windows-based computer programs.

Valid Ohio driver's license and proof of insurance. Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED required.

One year of work experience in the care, cleaning, and maintenance of facilities and grounds preferred. Physical and Environmental Conditions:

The work environment generally involves risks or discomforts that require safety precautions typical of library buildings. Work may occur in offices, loading docks, rooftops, crawl space, grounds, etc.

Safe workplace practices with equipment, observance of fire regulations, wearing personal productive equipment (PPE), etc., in library buildings that are being built, renovated, or upgraded is required.

Extensive mobility: extensive amounts of time spent standing, walking, stretching, bending, pushing moderately heavy carts, lifting weight up to 75 lbs.

Manual dexterity sufficient to perform lifting, climbing ladders, moving equipment, and shoveling.

Will work in adverse weather conditions.

Position requires working irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.

Daily local travel by personal or library automobile is required.

Supplemental Information

Hours/Schedule:

Mondays 3-8 pm

Tuesdays 3-8 pm

Wednesdays 3-8 pm

Thursdays 3-8 pm

Fridays - Off

One Saturday per month 10 am - 7 pm

All positions posted as Upper Arlington Public Library positions are maintained by the Upper Arlington Public Library and not the City of Upper Arlington. While we understand the difficulty of waiting on job news, we request that you do not call for updates on the status of your application, as this can slow down the process. In the event you experience difficulty in applying through NeoGov, you may contact Library Administration at .

The Upper Arlington Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The employment opportunities with the UAPL are available equally to all without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law.

The Library will make reasonable accommodations for applicants as needed. Applicants who believe they may need a reasonable accommodation during the interview process should contact the Administrative Office at and speak to the Human Resources Manager. All requests received will be evaluated individually and responded to appropriately.

Part-time Benefits:

The Library provides vacation and sick leave benefits as well as paid holidays for part-time staff.

All staff members are participants in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS). The Library contributes 14% of each staff member's salary to OPERS and each staff member contributes 10% (in lieu of a social security payroll deduction). Additionally, staff members can contribute to their retirement through the Ohio Public Employees Deferred Compensation Program.

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Are you available for the scheduled hours as they are posted?

Yes, I am available for the hours as they are posted.

No, but I will be available for the scheduled hours if offered the position.

No, I am not available to work the hours as they are posted.

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This position is a year round position. Are you available to work throughout the year?

Yes

No

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