Building Maintenance & Custodian (Part-Time - 25 hours/week)

The McHenry Public Library District is seeking an onsite Building Maintenance & Custodian. This individual will work closely with all library departments to promote a safe, secure, clean, and supportive work environment to support the overall mission of the library by maintaining the interior and exterior of the library buildings, parking lots, and grounds to meet the needs of the library, patrons, and staff. 

Benefits: 

• Paid vacation, sick/personal time off, and retirement (IMRF) benefits.

The responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

• Cleans all areas of the Library facility’s interior and exterior (on a regular basis by following the Library's procedures, methods, and guidelines while utilizing approved chemicals, supplies, tools, and equipment.

• Sets up, arranges, and removes items such as tables, chairs, and podiums for programs and meetings.

• Routinely monitors the ticketing system, events calendar, internal messaging, and email for work requests. 

• Receives deliveries and routes materials and packages to appropriate staff and departments.

• Performs general groundskeeping work, including snow removal, ice removal, and other duties to maintain the safety and appearance of the facility and grounds. 

• Drives vehicles or equipment required to perform the duties of this role.

• Performs building maintenance, repair, and/or alteration projects, including minor plumbing, carpentry, painting, and electrical repairs; assembles shelving units, display cases, and other structures or furniture.

• Monitors building safety and security to identify potential hazards for both patrons and staff. Responds to facility emergencies (like water leaks or biohazard clean up) promptly.

• Moves heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies either manually or by using a hand truck, pallet jack, or forklift (will train and certify, if needed). 

• Assists in maintaining the inventory and proper storage of custodial supplies and inventorying equipment and furniture.  

Qualifications include:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Two (2) years of custodial and maintenance experience or an equivalent combination of technical training, experience, or education
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, cleaning chemicals, cleaning materials, tools and equipment   
• Knowledge of and experience using building trades tools and equipment including mowers, snow blowers, vacuums, floor cleaners, scissor lift, forklift and hand tools utilized in building maintenance and the ability to safely operate them. 
• Ability to complete basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry and painting tasks 
• Proper safety techniques and procedures
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job 
• May function in a lead capacity with other custodial staff; assigning, monitoring, and directing the work of others on a project basis or monitor the work of outside vendors. 
• Valid Driver’s License Proficient technology skills including: Microsoft Windows and Office applications, Google Suite applications, Internet, and the ability to adapt to changing technology. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to Apply

For this position, please apply online here. For more information about our library, please visit www.mchenrylibrary.org.

Application Contact

Jennifer May

[email protected]

Apply To

McHenry Public Library District 809 Front Street McHenry, IL 60050

https://mchenrylibrary.org/