# Junior Library Custodian - Staten Island

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

**Apply**: https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/15ba4b25-68a9-4280-824e-2457f56b0eca?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply
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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 will:

- Clean and maintain the library building and grounds

- Buff, strip, and wax floors

- Shampoo carpets

- Replace light bulbs

- Handle snow removal

- Prepare maintenance reports and maintain inventory of bathroom and cleaning supplies

- Take necessary action to safeguard the building during an emergency and escalate issues to appropriate personnel

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

- Travel between branches within assigned network

- 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 standard practices, materials, and equipment 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

- Pass physical exam

Benefits:

- Union - Local 374

- 40 hours per week

Core Values:

- Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues

- Be Resourceful in solving problems

- Be Curious in all aspects of your work

- Be Welcoming and Inclusive

## Skills

### Required
- material safety data sheets
- safety practices
- communication skills
- manual labor
- heavy lifting

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Source: [Apply at nypl.pinpointhq.com](https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/15ba4b25-68a9-4280-824e-2457f56b0eca?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)