What are the responsibilities and job description for the Night Shift Custodian position at Book Harvest?
Job Description
Book Harvest an award-winning nonprofit dedicated to providing books for every child, support for every parent, and literacy for every communityis seeking a Part-Time Custodian to help with the needs of our expanding team. This position requires daily, weekly cleaning of our facilities and supporting teams and that are involved in hosting events.
This is a part-time, non-exempt position based in our HQ in Durham, North Carolina.
Salary and Benefits : The pay for this position will be $20 / hr. Benefits include 401(k) with 3% contribution, Time off to cover sick time, a flexible work schedule, a purposeful workplace culture and more.
Our Process : Apply on our website. The hiring process will include an application process, a phone call, an interview in our office, and reference checks.
Priority Deadline : 1 / 26 / 2025. We will prioritize applications from individuals who are / were associated with Book Harvest's programs. Applications received after 1 / 26 / 2025 are not guaranteed review.
Target Start Date : March 1, 2025
We believe those who are affected most by literacy injustice must be centered in the work that we do, inside and out. We prioritize applications from individuals who have lived experiences of our programs or who come from the communities we serve, and we strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Black, Latinx, Indigenous or as a Person of Color; people with lived experience of poverty; LGBTQ individuals; people with disabilities; and others who may not have seen themselves reflected in books and stories as a child.
Position Overview
The Custodian is a new position on a growing team that plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming environment at Book Harvest. This position is responsible for a wide range of cleaning and organizational tasks, including daily cleaning, weekly and quarterly deep cleaning, and event setup. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented individual with a strong work ethic who can work independently and who consistently represents the culture and core values of Book Harvest to our volunteers, our partners, and our community. This position requires physical stamina, as it involves lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
The Custodian works based out of our office at 2501 University Dr. in Durham, NC reports to the Associate Director of Procurement and Logistics, works closely with the Event Manager, and is part of the Operations team. Typical work hours span Monday-Friday for 3 hours per day. Regular shift timing can be negotiated to what works best for the candidate outside of our busiest office hours. Potential options include 5 - 8 am, 4 - 7 pm, or 5 - 8 pm.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following activities :
Cleaning (75%)
- Daily Activities :
Remove all trash and recycling from receptacles to the outside dumpsters including diaper genie in Family Space bathrooms.
Launder any cleaning rags and hand towels.
Deep clean rugs and Family Space furniture.
Organization (25%)
Qualifications
We recognize that talent comes from many backgrounds and experiences, we consider candidates on a case-by-case basis, and we encourage you to apply whether or not you meet all the qualifications :
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Book Harvest is committed to creating an inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity, certified Living Wage, and certified Family Forward employer.
Book Harvest complies with federal and state disability laws, including all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Book Harvest will not discriminate against any qualified employee or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment because of such individual's disability or perceived disability. Book Harvest will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, or another medical condition who has made Book Harvest aware of their limitation, provided that such accommodation does not constitute an undue hardship for Book Harvest. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@bookharvest.org.
Book Harvest is committed to protecting children through its child safeguarding policies. All offers of employment at Book Harvest are contingent upon acceptable results of a thorough background check. Staff are held to high standards of child protection.
Compensation details : 20-20 Hourly Wage
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