Employment

Employment Opportunities

Date posted: July 24, 2024
Application deadline: August 4, 2024
Pay Rate: $20.16/hour

Description
Do you take pride in your work, have an eye for detail, have maintenance/cleaning experience, and love to work with all kinds of people?  Apply for this job if you are energetic – love going the extra mile—and if you want a job where every day is busy, and full of variety! 

Essential Functions

• Perform varied tasks related to maintenance and cleaning of our building, such as cleaning restrooms, sweeping, mopping, trash and recycle collection, stocking supplies, relocating shelving, assembling and arranging furniture, patching/painting walls, adjusting clocks, changing HVAC filters, and more
• Shampooing of carpets and upholstered furniture
• Outside groundskeeping, litter pick-up, and clearing sidewalks of snow and ice as needed
• Setting up meeting rooms
• Positive attitude and experience in delivering outstanding customer service

Skills & Abilities: friendly, helpful, and willing to help co-workers and patrons; knowledgeable about cleaning procedures; motivated to work quickly with an eye for detail; basic computer and email skills; ability to read and write in English; excellent workplace attendance, dependability, and willing to accept change; manual dexterity; physical strength and agility sufficient to perform routine manual tasks; work ethically; exhibit mature and creative problem solving; ability to adapt to unexpected custodial situations

Hours:  19 hours per week, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.  The hours of this position can be flexible and will change as departmental needs change. 

Required Qualifications

• Must be age 18 or older. 
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Previous maintenance/custodial experience required.  Must clear required background check.  Must be able to communicate appropriately with staff and patrons.  Must be able to perform in a fast-paced environment and be on your feet the entire shift.  Must be able to safely lift 50 pounds. 

To Apply:  Submit application to:

Gayle Tucker, HR Manager
Bloomington Public Library
205 E. Olive St.
Bloomington, IL 61701

or

hr@bloomingtonlibrary.org

Bloomington Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer