Guilderland Public Library hires from the Albany County Civil Service list. For listings of current open positions in Albany County, please visit the Albany County Department of Civil Service.

IMMEDIATE VACANCY

PART-TIME CUSTODIAL WORKER

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Performs routine building cleaning work; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is routine and repetitive manual work calling for the efficient and economical performance of building cleaning and occasional minor maintenance tasks. Cleaning tasks are performed according to a
well-established procedure, and maintenance tasks are performed under direct supervision is received from a custodian or other superior. Supervision over the work of others is not a responsibility of employees
in this class.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only):

  • Sweeps and mops floors and stairs
  • Dusts desks, woodwork, furniture and other equipment
  • Washes windows, walls, blackboards, sinks and other fixtures
  • Polishes furniture and metal furnishings
  • Empties waste baskets, collects and disposes of rubbish
  • Clears snow and ice from walks
  • May mow lawns, trim shrubs, rake leaves and perform a variety of other ground-keeping tasks as assigned
  • Assists in the cleaning of rugs and tile flooring using machines specially designed for cleaning of such surfaces
  • Delivers packages and messages
  • Places and removes traffic safety signs
  • Arranges chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of administration building
  • Repairs window shades, replaces light bulbs, soap and towels
  • Paints rooms and equipment and assists in making minor plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs
  • Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment
  • ability to follow simple oral and written instructions
  • willingness to perform routine cleaning and other manual tasks
  • ability to get along well with others
  • thoroughness; dependability; good physical condition

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

None required.

HOURS & COMPENSATION:

20 hour per week

Mainly 5:00 – 10:00 pm  and / or weekend rotation

$14.57 per hour

 

To apply, please include:

1.  Application form

2.  Resume

3.  Cover letter

4.  Three references with contact information

 

Mail to:

Maintenance Dept.

Guilderland Public Library

2228 Western Avenue

Guilderland, NY 12084

 

Email to:

Lew Warner

warnerl@guilderlandlibrary.org

Questions:  call 518.456.2400 ext 120

 

 

Updated 2.23.2021 – LMN