ASSISTANT MANGER OF BUILDING SERVICES

The Library is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Manager of Building Services to support custodial operations across multiple locations. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for helping ensure library facilities are clean, safe, and welcoming for staff and customers. The Assistant Manager works closely with the Manager of Building Services and custodial teams to support daily operations, staffing coverage, inspections, scheduling, and special projects while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and service.

In addition to providing supervision and guidance, the Assistant Manager actively performs custodial work as needed, including interior and exterior cleaning, snow and ice removal, grounds care, and event setup and takedown. This role requires flexibility, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to work alongside staff, including evenings, weekends, and on-call support when required. The ideal candidate is dependable, service-oriented, and comfortable balancing leadership responsibilities with physically active, day-to-day custodial work.

In this role you will perform:

• Assists the Manager of Building Services with daily operations of the Custodial Department, including supervision of staff assigned to multiple locations.

• Performs hands-on custodial work as needed, including interior cleaning of libraries such as restrooms, public areas, offices, and staff spaces.

• Provides on-call assistance to all Library locations, including after-hours support and emergency response.

• Ensures adequate custodial coverage at all locations, including weekends, based on operational needs. Covers cleaning on weekends when needed.

• Supervises and actively assists crews engaged in floor care (stripping and waxing), carpet cleaning, and other assigned projects.

• Drives a company vehicle to deliver custodial supplies, materials, and equipment to Library locations.

• Promotes teamwork and a positive, professional work environment within the Custodial Department.

You will need to have :

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Two to four years of custodial experience, including floor refinishing, buffing and carpet cleaning

• Valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to safely operate a company vehicle

• Ability to stand, lift, bend, walk, and operate custodial equipment

• Knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment, and materials used in public facilities

• Ability to perform indoor and outdoor work in varying weather conditions

• Knowledge of floor finishing techniques and procedures

• Knowledge of supervisory and leadership practices

• Strong customer service skills and communication abilities

• General computer knowledge, including sending and receiving email

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary range starting at $48,692

• Medical, dental, and life insurance

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days

• Pension plan through the Employees Retirement System of the City of St. Louis

• Partial tuition reimbursement for approved courses

• Professional development

Hours for this position are:

• 6 am - 2:30 pm

• Rotating On Call

• Covering weekend shifts as needed

• Evening and weekend shifts for floor care projects

• Evening and weekend shifts for events

About the neighborhood:

St. Louis Public Library is a true urban library, representing the historic center of the St. Louis region: the City of St. Louis. With its roots in the mid-1800s, St. Louis Public Library has a long history of innovation and service, a large and historic collection including rare books and extensive special collections, and a diverse and dedicated staff. Our technology is a major resource throughout the City and beyond, and the Library makes an enormous investment in technology annually to keep them state of the art. We operate in 16 locations in a relatively small city of 61 square miles. These range from our magnificent Central Library – one of the world’s great public libraries – to regional and neighborhood libraries that vary in size and design but are centerpieces in their communities. St. Louis was an early, passionate supporter of library services to children, and that remains a core value and mission. Outreach into our varied communities, marketing the Library’s remarkable strengths, and working with civic and cultural partners to benefit St. Louisans are all closely held values and goals at the Library.

To apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit slpl.org/employment and submit your cover letter and resume with your application. Thank you!