Facilities Assistant- Full Time

Full-Time Position - Evenings

Schedule: Monday – Friday– 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. – 37.5 hrs. a week, with full-time benefits.

Duties: Responsible for providing cleaning and maintenance support services for Library buildings and adjacent grounds.

• Dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork; dusts counters, windowsills, window blinds and similar fixtures.  Vacuums as needed.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms; restocks restroom supplies as required.
• Patrols ground and collects debris.
• Performs routine building repairs and maintenance.
• Assists in transporting book and material donations to the appropriate areas.
• Empties, cleans and lines waste receptacles and disposes of trash.
• Washes doors, windows, walls, ceilings, window blinds and furniture; polishes metalwork.
• Assists with opening and closing of facilities; including securing windows, doors, turning off lights.
• Cleans lighting fixtures and changes bulb or tube as needed.
• Waters outdoor garden beds.
• Strips, seals and buffs floors.
• Reports the need for maintenance or repair of facilities to the appropriate supervisor; corrects or reports any fire or safety hazards and places barriers in public areas.
• Maintains equipment, materials and supplies in proper condition.
• Observes safe working practices, including maintaining storage areas in a safe condition.
• Follows label instructions to mix and dilute cleansers, disinfectants and stripping agents to ensure proper strength for use according to the MSDS recommendations.
• Keeps basic records of work performed.
• Drives the Library van to pick up the books in various community book drops.
• Assists with snow removal and landscaping as needed.
• Sets up meeting rooms and rearranges furniture.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the library's service to its patrons by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma/GED; AND one (1) year of custodial/maintenance experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Salary: Pay range starts at $13.98 and will vary depending on qualifications and experience.

Applications accepted until position is filled

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Electronic applications with resumes may be sent to: applicants@scpld.org

The St. Charles Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer