Building Maintenance & Custodian - (20 hours​/week

Description

The McHenry Public Library District is seeking an on-site Building Maintenance & Custodian. This individual will work closely with all library departments to promote a safe, secure, clean, and supportive work environment to support the overall mission of the library by maintaining the interior and exterior of the library buildings, parking lots, and grounds to meet the needs of the library, patrons, and staff.

The salary for this position ranges between $19.09 and $23.86, depending on qualifications.

• Combination of evening and weekend shift hours:
  Monday - Thursday from 5:15 pm - 9:15 pm; day shift hours on Sunday from 11:45 pm - 3:45 pm; with possible Saturday hours during events.

• Paid vacation, sick/personal time off, and retirement (IMRF) benefits.

Employment with MPLD is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, a physical examination, and a drug/alcohol screening. This position also requires a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record check.

Under the direction of the Building Services Department Manager, this position works closely with all library departments to promote a safe, secure, clean, and supportive work environment to support the overall mission of the library through maintaining the interior and exterior of the library buildings, parking lots, and grounds to meet the needs of the library, patrons, and staff.

• Cleans all areas of the Library facility’s interior and exterior (for example, offices, public areas, restrooms) on a regular basis by following the Library's procedures, methods, and guidelines while utilizing approved chemicals, supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Sets up, arranges, and removes items such as tables, chairs, and podiums for programs and meetings.
• Drives vehicles or equipment required to perform the duties of this role.
• Performs general groundskeeping work, including snow removal and ice removal, application of salt, landscaping, mowing, trimming, and other duties to maintain the safety and appearance of the facility and grounds, along with trash collection.
• Performs building maintenance, repair, and/or alteration projects, including
• minor plumbing, carpentry, painting, and electrical repairs; assembles
• shelving units, display cases, and other structures or furniture; performing routine preventive maintenance and assisting the Building Service Manager with repair work.
• Assists in maintaining the inventory and proper storage of custodial supplies like chemicals and paper goods and submits requisitions for needed supplies as necessary.
• Assists in inventorying equipment and furniture.
• Monitors building safety and security to identify potential hazards for both patrons and staff. Notifies the department manager or PIC and repairs or cleans the area when necessary.
• Responds to facility emergencies (like water leaks or biohazard clean up) promptly, follows all safety procedures in their response, and reports injuries or continued/ additional issues to the department manager or PIC.
• Moves heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies either manually or by using a hand truck, pallet jack, or forklift (will train and certify, if needed).
• Receives deliveries and routes materials and packages to appropriate staff and departments.
• Routinely monitors ticketing system, events calendar, internal messaging, and email for work requests.
• Drive the library's outreach vehicle to offsite locations and community events, and assist with setting up and breaking down event materials, tables, and equipment as needed.
• Keeps abreast of library developments by attending workshops, webinars, educational programs, reading periodicals, and specialized literature; attends staff meetings.
• Serves on library committees.
• Other duties may be assigned.

(Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar to, related to, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• None

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Two (2) years of…