Building Operations Assistant

Do you want to work where you can enrich the lives of the people in your community? The Urbana Free Library is seeking a self-motivated individual to perform routine daily and periodic custodial and maintenance tasks. Duties also include some snow removal, light landscaping/weeding, and leaf collection/disposal. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic, community-centered environment, the Library invites you to apply.

Full job description here.

Hourly

The Urbana Free Library

24-H ($17.98-$19.78/hour) plus benefits

The Building Operations Assistant performs routine cleaning and maintenance activities per the Library s detailed cleaning schedules and as assigned. Keeps the Library building and property in a clean and orderly condition. The Building Operations Assistant reports to the Building Operations Manager.

• Knowledge of basic janitorial and maintenance processes.
• Dependability, trustworthiness, and honesty.
• Physical strength and agility sufficient to lift and carry up to 80 pounds and to work on one s feet for an entire shift.
• Ability to work full range of Library hours, including evenings and weekends.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Prior janitorial and maintenance experience.
• Prior successful working experience.

To apply online, click the maroon  Apply  button on the upper-right-hand side of this page. Applications will not be considered without ALL of the following credentials:

• Completed online application

The position will remain open until filled, but for fullest consideration applications must be received by 11:59 p.m., Sunday, March 29, 2026.

Scoring of Applicants. Each application that meets the minimum requirements will be scored, but first priority will be given to those applications submitted by the fullest consideration date. Your responses will be used to determine whether you possess the minimum qualifications required, and therefore whether you will be included on the register. Only information on the application will be considered and additional information listed on a resume, cover letter, or other supplemental materials will not be used when deciding if a candidate meets the qualifications.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to include all information and details in their application.

Panel Interviews. At least two people will be present on the panels. Applicants will be asked a list of standard questions, but these questions don t require prior preparation. In the interviews, we will want to learn about you, your experiences, and how you would function in a library setting. We expect to schedule these interviews in April 2026.

Contacting References. We will contact former employers of candidate finalists before making a decision.

Selection. Although selection is based on the successful completion of all of the above components, the nature of the selection process allows any single component to eliminate a candidate from further consideration. As a final step, the Library hires a candidate from those who are available to accept the position.

The Urbana Free Library provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you need information, please contact The Urbana Free Library at .

The Urbana Free Library welcomes diversity! We foster an environment that values and encourages mutual respect, inclusion of all people, and utilizing differences and similarities as an organizational asset. EOE