NOW HIRING:
Dover Free Public Library is looking for a part time custodian to join the team. If you are a self-starter, and are passionate about serving the community and the duties sound interesting, do not hesitate to apply. The position requires working some evenings, and participation in the weekend rotation. The position is for approximately 8-12 hours/week. Salary is commensurate with experience and meets NJLA recommendations. Submit letter of interest and experience via email to: timothy.domick [at] dover.mainlib.org
CUSTODIAL WORKER
DEFINITION:
Under direction, performs varied simple, routine tasks involved in the cleaning and maintenance of buildings/grounds; does other related duties as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Either working alone or as one of a group, washes and cleans windows/floors, polishes floors, and dusts desks, tables, chairs, and other furniture.
Cleans business offices, cafeterias, living quarters, classrooms, halls, gymnasiums, auditoriums, lavatories, and other buildings.
Polishes metal fixtures/trimmings.
Keeps order in lavatories and locker rooms.
Acts as a watch person.
Arranges equipment, materials, and articles in an orderly manner.
Deposits sweepings in trash cans.
Replaces light bulbs.
Services water coolers.
Mows lawns. Trims hedges.
Sweeps and mop floors.
Rakes and burns leaves/refuse.
Trims driveway and sidewalk edges.
Shovels snow from driveway and sidewalk, and spreads sand, salt, or ashes on icy surfaces to prevent slipping.
May assist carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and steamfitters by carrying tools/materials, by placing/removing ladders, and by cleaning up after work has been done.
Maintains records.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral/written directions, and to learn quickly from oral/written directions and from demonstrations.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.