NATURE OF POSITION

This is varied custodial work involving semi-skilled maintenance work.  Responsible for general cleaning, building and grounds maintenance, and repair.  Generally, work without supervision receiving specific instructions on unusual jobs.  Supervised by Maintenance Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Promote and further the purpose and objectives of the Bay County Library System.

• Work with patrons, co-workers and supervisors in a manner that is positive, supportive and cooperative and in the best interest of the library.

• Ability to establish and follow effective cleaning and maintenance routines.

• Ability to work well with minimum supervision.

• Ability to read and understand information and follow directions.

• Knowledge of and ability to perform building and equipment repair and maintenance.

• Knowledge of and ability to perform ground maintenance duties including snow removal and lawn maintenance.

• Bend, twist and lift books, other library materials and equipment and transport materials and equipment from one location to another.

• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 30 pounds on a regular and repetitive basis, throughout the work site.

• Possess knowledge of cleaning materials and their use.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

EXAMPLES OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

(Any one position may not require all of the responsibilities listed, nor do the listed examples include all tasks, which may be necessary in positions of this class.)

• Follow established library policies and procedures for employees.

• Repair and maintain facilities, including doors, windows, walls, fixtures and equipment.

• Repair library furniture.

• Clean and do minor repairs on heating and ventilating systems, plumbing fixtures, and electrical systems.

• Paint walls and equipment.

• Make minor carpentry repairs.

• Sweep, dust, polish floors, vacuum carpet, wash walls, windows and woodwork.

• Dust, polish, arrange and move furniture and equipment.

• Replace light bulbs.

• Clean and maintain grounds; shovel snow, mow lawn, trim hedges, etc.

• Perform any other related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or the equivalent.

Two years of building custodial work experience, or the equivalent combination of training and experience.

This position is for the Alice and Jack Wirt Library, 500 Center Ave., Bay City MI 48708.  Hours to start will be: Monday – Friday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and one Saturday per month 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Rate: Beginning wage $13.86/hour stepping to $15.82/hour

Deadline for applying – open until filled.

SEND JOB APPLICATION, COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:

Bay County Library System

Jolene Faber, Administrative Assistant

500 Center Avenue

Bay City, MI 48708

or email to: jfaber@baycountylibray.org