Library Facilities Assistant

This position involves general cleaning of GRPL facilities with some maintenance requirements as directed by the Facility Manager. All of the work is performed under the general supervision of the Facility Manager. This position requires the ability to travel to various different locations to perform some duties.

Regularly scheduled at the Main Library:
Monday to Friday, 5:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. One weekend per month required.

• Custodial tasks throughout all GRPL facilities including: vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, cleaning rest rooms, maintaining hard surface floors and carpeted areas, replacing light bulbs, emptying trash containers, replenishing rest room supplies, maintaining custodial equipment, and setting up/tearing down equipment related to facility use.
• Picking up and delivering, loading and unloading supplies, materials, and equipment; operating vacuum cleaners, buffers, and related cleaning equipment.
• Open buildings at the beginning of shift and close and secure them when they are the last to leave.
• Picking up litter from GRPL grounds and removing snow from areas not cleared by the snow plows.
• Responsible for assembly of furniture items, painting, minor carpentry, or cement repairs, and minor repairs to mechanical systems of the buildings.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• A high school diploma or a GED.
• 5 years of experience in building maintenance and custodial work, including some supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and vehicle insurance.

• Current building cleaning and maintenance practices.
• Safety standards and regulations pertaining to cleaning and maintenance of buildings and grounds.

• Read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with diverse groups both verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers and the public.
• Manage emotions in the workplace and maintain professional composure and judgement.
• Work with supervisor and process feedback regarding job performance.
• Operate such equipment as a vacuum cleaner, buffer, lawn mower, and weed eater.
• Lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds without assistance.
• Report for snow removal on call.
• Access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.

• All communication regarding this position will be done via email. Please ensure that your email address is up-to-date on your account profile.
• To be eligible for this position, you must apply through the City of Grand Rapids Job Opportunities page here.

Visit GRPL's jobs page for more information about this position or Grand Rapids Public Library.

Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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