# Junior Library Custodian - Manhattan

**Company**: Nypl
**Location**: Manhattan
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: full time
**Category**: Operations
**Industry**: Education

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## Description

The New York Public Library (NYPL) seeks a Junior Library Custodian to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for library users and employees.

Responsibilities: Under the general supervision of the Cleaning Operations Coordinator, the Junior Library Custodian:

- Cleans and maintains the Library building and grounds

- Buffs, strips, and waxes floors

- Shampoos carpets

- Replaces light bulbs

- Handles snow removal

- Prepares maintenance reports and maintains inventory of bathroom and cleaning supplies

- Takes necessary action to safeguard the building during an emergency and escalates issues to appropriate personnel

- Communicates with Library Manager on a regular basis to determine branch needs

- Travels between branches within assigned network

- Will be assigned to two sites and may be assigned to work at other locations as needed

Requirements:

- High School Diploma or GED and prior basic custodial/building superintendent work

- Valid driver's license and clear driving record

- Prior basic custodial/building superintendent work

- Successfully demonstrated experience and knowledge of the standard practices, materials, and equipment to be used in commercial building cleaning work

Skills:

- Knowledge of material safety data sheets, safety practices, and procedures

- Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

- Demonstrated flexibility and reliability

- Ability to perform manual work consisting of cleaning, heavy lifting, snow removal, and working from high ladders, scaffolds, and electrical lifts

- Heavy lifting may be required

- Performs related duties as required

- Must pass physical exam

Benefits:

- Union - Local 374

- 40 hours per week

- Pre-placement physical required

## Skills

### Required
- material safety data sheets
- safety practices
- procedures
- interpersonal communication
- verbal communication
- written communication
- flexibility
- reliability
- manual work
- heavy lifting
- snow removal
- high ladders
- scaffolds
- electrical lifts

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Source: [Apply at nypl.pinpointhq.com](https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/e84eabd4-40da-443f-8d76-836dd26e3cf2?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)