Library Lead Custodian

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #33: LIBRARY LEAD CUSTODIAN

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Library

TYPE OF POSITION: Temporary, Part Time

HIRING RANGE: $15.50 / Hour

WORK LOCATION: Farmington Public Library

DAYS/HOURS WORKED: Varies, evenings, weekends and possibly holidays

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED THROUGH: Tuesday, February 27th, 2024

JOB DUTIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Works under the supervision of the Facilities Coordinator.

Responsible for maintaining the goals, standards and objectives of the Public Library.

Coordinates with Facilities Coordinator on work schedules to ensure timely and effective completion of maintenance and care of buildings and offices.

Maintain and monitors scheduling and approving employee leave. Handles commendation and discipline of custodial employees.

Keeps custodial employees informed of change in policies and procedures.

Communicates with Facilities Coordinator on issues of staff attendance and performance.

Must be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Trains and supervises custodial staff as needed.

Responsible for security of assigned locations.

Inspects and maintains assigned custodial equipment and small tools.

Opens and closes facilities as needed.

Cleans and maintains Library and related facilities, including changing light bulbs and fluorescent tubes; sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, shampooing, steam cleaning, striping, waxing polishing and buffing floors, carpets and furniture; washes windows, walls, metal trim and woodwork.

Keeps records as required by the Library.

Operates City vehicles to transport equipment and run errands.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Assists in training staff in proper chemical and equipment usage and maintenance.

Acts as Facilities Coordinator in his absence.

May serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.

A pre-employment physical and/or drug/alcohol test is required for this position

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and a minimum of one (1) year experience in a custodial related field.

Valid driver's license required with acceptable driving record for past three years.

Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building maintenance.

Working knowledge of equipment and supplies used for minor repairs.

Knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.

Ability to follow verbal and or written instructions.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to operate tools and equipment listed.

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel and the public.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Floor buffers and waxers, steam cleaners, carpet cleaners, floor scrubbers, wet/dry vacuum cleaners, mops, brooms, dusting equipment, miscellaneous small hand tools including screw drivers, hammers, drills, and other small electric hand tools and motor vehicles.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; employee is occasionally required to smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. This job is performed inside during the day and night shift.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V