What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Library Custodian - Bronx position at The New York Public Library?
Description
Overview :
The New York Public Library (NYPL) has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for all New Yorkers for more than 100 years. NYPL’s neighborhood libraries in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island—many of which date to Andrew Carnegie’s visionary philanthropy at the turn of the 20th century—are being transformed into true centers of educational innovation and service, and vital community hubs that provide far more than just free books and materials.
NYPL is seeking a Junior Library Custodian to maintain an environment that is clean, safe and comfortable for our Library users and employees.
Responsibilities :
Under the general supervision of the Cleaning Operations Coordinator, the Junior Library Custodian :
- Cleans and maintains the Library building and grounds
- Buffs, strips and waxes floors
- Shampoos carpets
- Replaces light bulbs
- Handles snow removal
- Prepares maintenance reports and maintains inventory of bathroom and cleaning supplies
- Takes necessary action to safeguard the building during an emergency and escalates issues to appropriate personnel
- Communicates with Library Manager on a regular basis to determine branch needs
- Travels between branches within assigned network
- Will be assigned to two sites and may be assigned to work at other locations as needed
Required Education, Experience & Skills
Required Education & Certifications
Required Skills
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
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Core Values
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values :
Work Environment
Physical Duties
Pre-Placement Physical Required?
Union
Local 374
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Schedule
40 hours per week
The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations—including research and branch libraries—throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org.
Salary : $43,490
