Building Maintenance Worker; Earl Morgan

Position: Building Maintenance Worker (Earl Morgan)

JCFPL Job Title

Building Maintenance Worker

Department

Maintenance/Security

Location

Earl Morgan Branch

Reports To

Branch Manager

Civil Service Job Title

Building Maintenance Worker

Starting Salary Range

$38,843 - $39,887 per year

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Workweek

6am - 8pm (scheduled 35 hours/week). Evenings and weekends will be scheduled as needed.

Final date to receive applications

December 23, 2025

Benefit Summary

This summary outlines the general benefits available to library employees, designed to support their health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits available to Full-Time Employees include Medical coverage 60 days from the first day of employment, Prescription coverage at no cost to the employee and additional cost per dependent added. Dental coverage is provided at no cost 60 days after the first day of employment.

Vision coverage is provided at no cost and reimbursed at $250.00 per year. Additional Full-Time benefits include Life & AD&D insurance, 403b, Participation in pension plan (dependent on age at the time of hire date). Part-Time Employee benefits include participation in pension plan and sick/vacation leave. A more detailed summary can be found on our Employment Opportunities page located ibrary.org

About

the Position

Under direction, the candidate will perform varied simple and moderately physically strenuous task involved in cleaning and maintaining public library buildings and grounds. May assist in making minor repairs to buildings and/or equipment and other related duties as required.

Job Duties

• Cleans rooms, offices, public areas and restrooms
• Washes and cleans windows, floors (sweeps, washes, strips, waxes, and polish, rugs (sweeps and vacuums)), may paint in various areas of the branches
• May make minor repairs to the heating, electrical and other systems of varied types of buildings and services bathrooms/restrooms
• Empties wastebaskets, inside and outdoors, and recycling containers. Assist branch personnel in the removal and storage of books and other items
• Distributes supplies
• May trim hedges, rake leaves and refuse, trim driveway and sidewalk edges using equipment
• Shovels snow and spreads sand or salt on icy surfaces to prevent slipping
• Visually inspects windows, doors, locks, and other fixtures to ensure they are secure or properly locked and have not been tampered with to prevent theft, unlawful entry, and so forth

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of use of and minor adjustment to sweepers, vacuum, furniture, and fixtures
• Knowledge of how to make minor repairs to heating, electrical, plumbing, and other systems
• Ability to handle cleaning problems, lift and move moderately heavy objects, organize cleaning work
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication
• Knowledge of techniques used in maintaining order among groups of people congregating on public property
• Ability to note significant conditions by observation and to take proper action in accord with prescribed procedures

Required License

• Appointee will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position

Notes

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for the employee for this job. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

This vacancy is associated with a New Jersey Civil Service job title. The New Jersey Civil Service Commission requires all incumbents to possess and be prepared to verify the minimum experience and skills required for the associated Civil Service job title.

This position is subject to residency requirements as set forth in the New Jersey First Act and not available for work visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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