Aaron Cutler Memorial Library

Job Description

Position Title: Custodian
Salary Grade: 5
Reports To: Library Director

Job Summary:
The Custodian performs routine building and grounds housekeeping duties. Housekeeping is to provided two days per week with, at minimum, a spot-check performed on the bathroom, entry and floors mid-week. These duties are performed while the library is closed on a schedule of the custodian’s choosing. The Custodian is under the direct supervision of the Library Director.


Job Duties:
An extensive list of duties follows. This list is not exhaustive.


Furnishings and Woodwork
Weekly

Dust and/or polish all open spaces, including tops of bookcases.
Dust DVD/CD-ROM rack.
Dust book carts.
Dust electric baseboard heaters.
Disinfect door knobs/handles.

Monthly
Dust desk shelves.
Dust baseboards.
Dust picture frames.
Clean book carts.

Semi-annually
Dust picture rail.
Dust window casings.
Clean out magazine holders.

Floors
Semi-weekly
Vacuum carpet and area rugs.
Sweep vinyl flooring and tile.

Weekly
Clean vinyl flooring and tile.

Other
Spot clean carpet as needed.

Windows
Weekly
Dust windowsills and frames.

Semi-annually
Wash windows.

Seasonally
Install storm or screen in front door.
Exchange screens/storms on designated windows.
Clean/dust area between window and storm/screens.

Bathroom
Weekly
Clean sink, toilet, mirror, changing table, and paper towel dispenser.
Clean and disinfect light switch and door handle.
Replenish toilet paper, paper towels and changing table pads.

Other
Empty and disinfect diaper pail as needed.

Equipment
Weekly
Dust and disinfect computers, FAX, telephones, intercoms, alarm panel and copy machine.
Dust tops of fire alarm units.

Semi-annually
Dust emergency lights.

Other as needed
Clean fingerprints and smudges.
Clean refrigerator and microwave.

Handicapped Lift
Weekly
Sweep floor.
Disinfect control panel.

Other as needed
Remove and clean floor mat.
Clean cab walls.

Lighting/Ceiling Fans
Annually
Remove and clean light fixture covers, excluding first floor globes.

Other as needed
Change light bulbs, excluding first floor globes and second story fluorescents in entry.
Dust ceiling fan blades.

Trash Removal
Weekly
Empty wastebaskets.
Take trash to dumpster.

Other as needed
Clean wastebaskets.

Furnace
Quarterly
Change furnace filters.

Attic
Quarterly
Sweep stairs.

Porch
As needed
Sweep; weekly during summer reading program.

Book Returns
As needed
Wipe off.
Remove carts and sweep.

Community Announcement Board
As needed
Clean plexi doors.

Grounds
As needed
Remove trash and fallen branches.
Sweep children’s room egress.
Drain and bring in hose before first freeze.

Other
Empty dehumidifiers as needed in season.
Report supply needs to Director.
Notify Director of anything unusual or of any needed repairs.
Perform other housekeeping duties as assigned by supervisor.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications:

Education
High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience
Previous housekeeping or custodial experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements
Able to bend, squat, and stretch as necessary.
Able to lift, push or carry items of moderate weight, (40 pounds), such as book carts, boxes, book bags, furnishings and equipment.
Able to accommodate a 6 foot ladder.