Mission: We connect people to information, ideas, culture—and each other. We are open to all. Under direction of the Business Manager, the custodian performs varied routine tasks involved in the cleaning and maintenance of the library buildings and grounds. The custodian interfaces with Department of Public Works staff on building issues.

Duties:

• Dusting, vacuuming, mopping and general cleaning and maintenance.

• Emptying book drop at Main Library on a daily basis.

• Setting up chairs and tables for meetings and programs

• Breaking down boxes and placing them in recycling dumpster.

• Picking up litter both inside and outside Main Library and Hilton Branch Library.

• Bringing up paper supplies from basement for printers and photocopiers as needed.

• Accompanying contractors and inspectors as necessary.

• Repairing furniture such as tightening screws on chairs, tables, shelves as needed.

• Straightening chairs, tables, and books on shelves.

• Replacing light bulbs, batteries in alarm system, etc.

• Replacing water in water cooler.

• Emergency clean up which may include overflowing toilet or sink, flooding in basement, or body fluids as needed.

• Removing graffiti.

• Daily trips between Main and Hilton to deliver books, Xerox paper and water as necessary.

• Perform related duties as required.

Position Requirements:

• Candidates must be able to fulfill the physical demands of the position.

• Candidates must possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey.

• Previous custodial experience preferred.

Scheduling: 19-23 hours/week. Schedule: Mon 4-8, Tues 4-8, Weds 4-8, Thurs 4-8, Sat 1-4

Hourly wage: $21.34

Submit resume to Kathy Goldfine, kgoldfine@maplewoodlibrary.org by Aug 29, 2025.