Custodian

CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Mission: The Charles County Public Library creates opportunities for the community to engage, discover, and learn.

Vision: We are a trusted Charles County anchor that enhances lives and supports our communities.

Our staff say:

“I love working at CCPL because I work with a brilliant and creative staff, I am in a learning and engaging environment everyday, I love serving my community, and I am constantly exposed to new technology.”

“I enjoy coming to CCPL and being part of a passionate team that's willing to help the community in many ways. Libraries are constantly evolving, so the work is never stagnant and there is always something new and innovative that provides excitement.”

Plus: get personal leave, access to supplemental insurance and retirement accounts, many opportunities for development and growth, and prorated holiday pay!

Job Summary: Performs a variety of custodial duties within the library under direct supervision of the Branch Manager. Responsibilities include keeping facilities, furniture, and all equipment clean and in good repair; may oversee distribution of supplies to other branches.

Essential Functions:

Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Cleans and maintains library facilities, furniture and equipment.

• Orders cleaning and other supplies for the library.

• Reports building problems and safety hazards as discovered.

• Follows up on internal work orders and reports requests for work orders.

• Physically moves boxes, equipment, furniture, and bookshelves.

• Performs minor repair work as needed.

• Maintains carpet and floors.

• Maintains records as required.

• Assembles furniture.

• Provides a consistently high level of service to others by assisting with requests, or locating appropriate resources for the request.

• Works at different locations throughout the CCPL system as needed.

• May attend meetings and participate in committees and organizations that further the Library's mission and goals.

• Follows proper protocols and is responsible for using safe practices and methods as related to the job.

• Responsible for correcting any conditions within the building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees, patrons, and customers.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

General Competencies:

Employees are expected to demonstrate the following qualities at all times:

• Service to Others

• Expertise (Knowledge, Skill, Educational and Experience Requirements)

• Personal Leadership/Strategic Thinking

• Accountability/Responsibility

• Systems Thinking

• Teamwork

• Communication

• Problem Solving and Innovation

• Development of Self and Others

• Affirming and Enabling Diversity and Inclusion

Job Specific Performance Standards:

Employees are expected to meet the following performance standards:

• Effectively maintains the library's neat and clean appearance;

• Sweeps, mops, washes and vacuums floors;

• Inspects areas for cleanliness, mechanical failures, and other inappropriate conditions;

• Performs general cleaning duties; empties trash buckets; dusts and polishes furniture; washes windows and walls; cleans restroom fixtures, sinks and commodes; replenishes restroom supplies such as paper towels, tissues and soap;

• Consistently makes necessary repairs and is alert to problems and reports them to supervisor in a timely manner;

• Uses appropriate supplies and cleaning procedures;

• Accurately orders all supplies for the library buildings in coordination with the county public facilities;

• Assembles furniture and moves equipment as required;

• Demonstrates excellent service to others by addressing requests in a professional and timely manner.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The employee is expected to perform or possess the following:

• Ability to gain working knowledge of Charles County Public Library's policies and procedures.

• Ability to act as a representative of Charles County Public Library to the public.

• Ability to learn and practice acceptable cleaning methods.

• Ability to master procedures related to ordering and distributing supplies.

• Ability to keep all relevant parties informed of all repair issues.

• Demonstrates sound judgment when making decisions.

• Knowledge of cleaning equipment and supplies.

• Ability to operate relevant equipment as needed for physical furniture moves and cleaning.

• Ability to work evenings, weekends and at other branches as needed.

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. This description also serves as the basis on which employees are evaluated

This and all Charles County Public Library positions are subject to transfer or reassignment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• One year related experience.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

Work requires routine physical effort in the handling of moderately heavy materials of up to 100 pounds. Work requires standing for long periods of time and stooping and bending.

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, libraries, classrooms or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls and observance of fire and building safety regulations.

The Charles County Public Library extends equal opportunity to all qualified staff members and applicants for employment without respect to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, LGBTQ+ status, veteran status, sex, age, disability, or any other protected class under the law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the human resources department by calling 301-934-9001, or via email hr@ccplonline.org.