Part-Time Custodian
Are you looking for a part-time job in a friendly, positive work environment? Consider joining the Barrington Area Library team to serve customers in our community.
About You:
- You care about ensuring a clean and safe environment for customers and staff.
- You are dependable and reliable!
- You enjoy working in a team atmosphere which promotes positive working relationships.
Responsibilities:
- Prior custodial experience is a plus but not required.
- Ability to maintain a high level of cleanliness by performing general custodial tasks, such as cleaning, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, trash removal, and other related tasks at the Library.
- Set up, take down, and move furniture for meetings and events.
- Monitor the Library during work hours to assess safety, cleanliness, and supplies.
- Perform grounds cleaning, snow removal, and salting.
- Ability to work independently on day-to-day operations with general direction from supervisor.
- Possess basic knowledge and skills to use internal software programs including Microsoft Office for email and documents.
Scheduling:
This is a part-time, hourly position. Scheduling is 20-24 hours per week (generally 5 hour shifts) with variable schedule of daytime, evening, and weekend shifts. Flexibility in scheduling is needed to support our team and customers, but requests for scheduling adjustments may be considered.
Pay & Benefits:
The starting pay rate is $18.63 per hour (depending on qualifications). Skills, experience, and internal equity will determine any offer made. Benefits for this position include:
- Paid vacation time, personal days, sick leave, holiday pay, and bereavement leave.
- Participation in IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund): retirement, disability, and life.
- Six week paid parental leave.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
Physical Requirements:
- Lift and move furniture and supplies. Occasionally push, pull, or lift up to 150 pounds.
- Dexterity for janitorial and maintenance tasks including using custodial equipment and manual and power tools.
- Occasionally lift equipment or containers up to 75 lbs.
- Climb ladders and stairs.
- Shovel snow and use snow removal equipment and supplies.
- Able to tolerate exposure to nontoxic fumes, airborne particles, outdoor allergens, and cleaning solutions.
To Apply: Review the full job description and consider joining our team! Complete, save and send the PDF application to resume@balibrary.org.
About Us:
Our renovated, 21st century Library is a busy, friendly place that supports lifelong, active learning, and an appreciation for creativity and innovation. Customers of all ages and interests visit our Library, expecting to find excellent and informed service, and spaces designed for private work and group collaboration.
The Barrington Area Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer