Library Facilities Custodian

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #64: LIBRARY FACILITIES CUSTODIAN

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 - 2

DEPARTMENT: Library

TYPE OF POSITION: Temporary, Part Time

HIRING RANGE: $14.00 / Hour

WORK LOCATION: Farmington Public Library

DAYS WORKED: Varies, weekends and some holidays

HOURS WORKED: Varies, includes evenings

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED THROUGH: Thursday, April 25, 2024

JOB DUTIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Works under the supervision of the Library Facilities Coordinator, and under the general guidance of the Library Facilities Lead Custodians.

Supervision is not exercised in this position.

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the cleaning and maintenance of the Library, its grounds, and related facilities.

Required to work a flexible and varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Maintain good working relationship with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel, and the public.

Maintain organized work area and monitor supplies.

Keeps records as required by the Library.

May perform minor maintenance on equipment.

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

May operate a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.

Attendance is an essential function of this position.

Complies with all circulation and library procedures and policies, and the City guidelines, rules, regulation, procedures, and policies.

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

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

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

Background check is required.

This position has the responsibility to participate in and comply with the City's Environmental, Health, and Safety Program.

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

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

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent required.

Knowledge of building maintenance including housekeeping and janitorial procedures and ability to operate the related equipment.

Knowledge of janitorial products and application procedures is desirable.

Ability to learn how to correctly mix various cleaning solutions, and use the correct solution for the correct purpose.

Ability to make minor repairs to facility and equipment is desirable.

Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to operate tools and equipment listed.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Janitorial equipment, including but not limited to, vacuums, mops, brooms, dusting equipment, floor machines, burnishers, various hand and power tools, and power lifts; motor vehicle; telephone and mobile radio.

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 regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must be able to climb to heights of 30' or higher in order to change light bulbs or change filters.

The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 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.

Work is performed inside/outside in all types of weather conditions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and lightning.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

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