Facilities Associate

The River Forest Public Library is seeking a part-time Facilities Associate. This position performs duties related to the physical operation of the building, ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patrons and staff.

• Setting up meeting rooms for programs, events, and other functions.
• Performing custodial duties such as stocking staff and public restrooms with supplies, running and emptying the break room dishwasher, vacuuming and mopping as needed, and resolving urgent cleaning tasks.
• Performing light snow removal and sating of outdoor Library walkways.
• Assisting with the maintenance of Library grounds including watering planters.
• Working with the Persons-In-Charge (PICs) to secure the building at the end of the day and perform closing duties.
• Providing uniformly consistent, respectful, and friendly services to Library patrons and staff.
• Patrolling the building and grounds for inappropriate activity and working with PICs to take appropriate action in accordance with Library policies.
• Assisting with light maintenance tasks as needed such as changing light bulbs or assembling furniture.
• Assisting other departments as needed.
• Participating in relevant training, continuing education, or professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to work pleasantly and effectively with staff, patrons, supervisors, and others.
• Ability to work accurately in a changing and varied environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use various technologies to complete work, including Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and productively.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to stand and walk for a considerable amount of time.
• Ability to work in all types of weather.
• Ability to bend, reach, and climb.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push carts that weigh up to 100 pounds.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Building maintenance work experience preferred.
• Experience working with the public preferred.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
• Paid Leave For All Workers accrued at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked.

River Forest Public Library, Cook County

18 hours / week