2024 NATIONAL MEDAL
for Museum and Library Service Finalist

Custodian

Department: 
Maintenance
Job Type: 
Hourly Part-Time (102)
General Description: 

Custodian coordinates tasks with the cleaning crew and supervisor; cleans the library building; maintains the security of the building when closed to the public and closes and secures the building at closing and opening time.

Schedule: 

20 hours per week: Wednesday and Thursday 6pm-10pm, Friday 4pm-8pm and Saturday 4pm-8pm

Duties: 
  • Performing basic maintenance, repair and/or adjustment of building equipment and systems
  • Dusting and cleaning chairs, tables, shelves and other furniture or equipment
  • Washing windows and walls including bathroom tile walls
  • Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, waxing floors and shampooing carpets
  • Performing related tasks as required.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Ability: 
  • Some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment
  • Recognize and diagnose electrical and plumbing problems
  • Understand and follow oral and written directions
  • Perform manual work
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and customers.
Education, Minimum Training and Experience: 

Custodian must have any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience in building maintenance and repair including some supervisory experience. 

Special Requirements: 
A Custodian is required to possess a valid appropriate driver's license issued by the State of New Jersey.
Conditions of Work: 

A Custodian performs medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Salary: 

Starting salary of $16.78 per hour

Start Date: 

Immediate

Supervisor: 

Christopher Wright, Building Maintenance Supervisor

Application: 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications are available in the Administration office, and on the library website. Send applications to Human Resources HR@ebpl.org

Application Due Date: 
Until position is filled.

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