Library Custodian Job at City of Grand Rapids, MI in Grand Rapids

Salary: $18.04 - $19.50 Hourly
Location : Grand Rapids, MI
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 961-0125
Department: Library
Opening Date: 02/11/2025
Closing Date: 2/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Nature of Work
This part-time, 20-hour-per-week position at Grand Rapids Public Library involves general cleaning and maintenance of facilities as directed by the Library Facilities Manager. The position requires the ability to travel to different library branches in the city of Grand Rapids.

This position has the following schedule:
Monday - Friday: 5:00 am to 9:00 am
Sundays are required once a month between September and May

Examples of work:

• Vacuums, sweeps, dusts, and cleans library facilities; maintains hard-surfaced and carpeted flooring. Other responsibilities include such tasks as replacing light bulbs, emptying trash containers, maintaining rest rooms, and maintenance of custodial equipment.
• Loads and unloads supplies, materials, and equipment; operates vacuum cleaners, buffers and related cleaning equipment.
• Assists in opening, closing, and securing buildings.
• Removes litter from grounds and removes snow from areas not cleared by snow plows.
• Assembles items such as furniture; paints; performs minor repairs of carpentry, cement, and mechanical systems of buildings.
• Performs other tasks of a similar nature as assigned.

Minimum Training and Experience

• High school degree or GED required.
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and vehicle insurance is required.
• 2 years experience in custodial work; any equivalent combination of training and experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish is preferred.

Other Necessary Qualifications

• Ability to:
  • Read and follow written and oral instructions.
  • Operate such equipment as a vacuum cleaner, buffer, lawn mower, and weed eater.
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with the public and other employees.
  • Sit or stand for extended periods of time in the performance of the duties associated with this position.
  • Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Knowledge of:
  • Current building cleaning and maintenance practices.
  • Safety standards and regulations pertaining to cleaning and maintenance of buildings and grounds.

Other Information

Please note the following:

• All communication regarding this position will be done via email. Please ensure that your email address is up-to-date on your account profile.
• To be eligible for this position, you must apply through the

Visit the for more information about Grand Rapids Public Library or to view other openings.

All inquiries related to this posting should be directed to:
Grand Rapids Public Library

111 Library St NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

616-988-5400 |
GRPL proudly promotes diversity and inclusion in employment, and strives to maintain a workplace culture where respect and positive recognition of differences are cultivated.

Grand Rapids Public Library provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, height, weight, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. GRPL will make reasonable accommodations for employees and job applicants with disabilities.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, transfer, training, promotion, discipline, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and benefits, as well as work-related events and activities.
GRPL | Part-time Employee Benefit Summary

• Employer sponsored HealthiestYou by teledoc Healthcare
• Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Floating holidays
  • Vacation
  • Sick leave
  • Personal time
  • Bereavement leave
  • Parental leave
  • Jury duty leave
• Retirement
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Plan

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Are you currently employed by GRPL?

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• No

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Have you ever been employed at GRPL?

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List all relatives employed at GRPL (enter "None" if you do not have any relatives working at GRPL).
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This position has the following regular schedule:Monday-Friday: 5:00 - 9:00 amAre you able to work these hours?

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In addition to the regularly scheduled hours, this position occasionally works on rotating Sunday afternoons between Labor Day and Memorial Day when the Main Library is open. This currently works out to around one Sunday per month. Are you able to work some Sundays?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a valid Michigan Drivers License and vehicle insurance?

• Yes
• No

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Are you verbally fluent in Spanish?

• Yes
• No

08

How many years of custodial service experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• Greater than 2 years

09

What is your highest level of education?

• High school diploma/GED
• Some college
• Technical/vocational education or training
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• PhD or Doctorate

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