Job Description

Description:

The BPLD is committed to advancing equity in our diverse community by providing accessible programs, print and digital materials, tools and technology, and educational opportunities. Across our five current locations, we are proud to offer resources such as a makerspace, art galleries, outdoor learning areas, a multimedia local history archive, community literacy programs, and a theater. Boulder Public Library strives to be a safe and welcoming place for all staff and patrons alike. Through outreach, community partnerships, and volunteer-driven programs, we seek to adapt our services to those who may experience barriers to visiting our physical locations.

We circulate more than 1.5 million items annually, but we believe that a library is more than a place to borrow free materials. As a vital civic space, we provide opportunities for our more than 500,000 yearly visitors to study, host meetings, be introduced to new people or experiences, and connect to essential local services.

Our employees are part of a vibrant, uplifting workplace culture that honors the joy and commitment of meaningful public service while still caring for the needs of the individual. Our work is highly collaborative, adaptive, inquisitive, and is always on-going. We are passionate individuals with diverse backgrounds, interests, and experiences, and we are dedicated to our mission of connecting people, ideas, and information to transform lives and strengthen our community.

Job Summary: The Custodian is responsible for keeping facilities and furnishings in good condition and working order. They perform regular housekeeping to facilities, maintaining safety, cleanliness, and a positive visual appearance.

This is a 40-hour-per-week, non-exempt, at-will role. We may be hiring for up to two positions.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains awareness of building conditions indicating anticipated or needed repairs and reports such conditions to supervisor. (20%)
• Checks all restrooms every 2 hours or more as needed for cleanliness and to restock supplies. (20%)
• Uses the library vehicle to transport library materials and supplies between facilities. (15%)
• Cleans, dusts, and sweeps staff and public areas. Mops, vacuums, shampoos, steam cleans, waxes, and polishes floors and carpets. (15%)
• Performs set up of spaces for programs and events. (10%)
• Cleans public computers, keyboards, and computer mouse devices. (10%)
• Disposes of trash, recycling, and compost. (10%)

Additional Responsibilities:

• Orders and maintains inventory of supplies.
• Sweeps and removes trash from interior and exterior building(s) main entrance(s).
• Performs light snow and ice removal.
• Performs minor maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Replaces light bulbs and security and safety equipment batteries.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Skills: Demonstrated reliability in work habits. Experience performing a range of physical and manual tasks, including using tools and equipment for custodial duties, and lifting boxes more than 50 pounds.
• Technical Experience: Uses various tools and equipment in the performance of custodial and maintenance tasks, including but not limited to small manual tools, long-handled tools, applicators, and mobile cleaning equipment.
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history and motor vehicle record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with an industrial or janitorial firm and thorough custodial materials and methods knowledge.
• Speaks and understands at least one language other than English, preferably Spanish.

Work Conditions:

Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job. The work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. Requires long intervals of standing, walking, bending, and repetitive hand-wrist and elbow–shoulder motion. Must climb ladders up to 10 feet tall and balance.

Please apply by February 7th, 2025, at 4 pm. We anticipate holding interviews for this position beginning the following week.

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Application Accommodations

BPLD is committed to advancing equity in our diverse community, and jobs are one great way for us to do this. Please tell us if you need accommodation for a disability to apply for this position.

Examples could include a paper copy of the application, emailing the interview questions to you in advance via email, or reading the application to an applicant with visual impairment. This is not an exhaustive list.

Please note a few things:

• If you need more time to fill out anything on the application, we recommend you fill out the answers on a word processing document or a text file. The system times out after 30 minutes and does not retain your information. Having it in a Word processing document will help if you must copy and paste the information into the application.
• Uploading documents qualifications can impact the formatting of your resume. We will not discount your application if Paylocity transcription alters the formatting.

Reach us at hr@boulderlibrary.org, and we will work with you to see if we can accommodate you.