Junior Building Custodian

Library Building Maintenance

Under immediate supervision, performs custodial work in connection with the cleaning and maintenance of a library building and performs related duties as required.

Responsibilities

Sweeping, washing, polishing, and vacuuming floors (concrete, asphalt tile, linoleum, vinyl tile, cork, terrazzo, marble, wooden tile, carpet), including the use of detergents, sawdust, mops, pails, and brooms, and the use and care of cleaning equipment (vacuum cleaners, waxing and polishing machines, and carpet cleaners).

Caring for light fixtures, shades, reflectors, lenses, prismatic glass, and other building furnishings and equipment.

Cleaning, packing and moving books.

Moving furniture and equipment.

Maintaining grounds adjacent to the building, such as: the cutting of grass, the planting of grass and flower seeds, the trimming of shrubbery (using and caring for power lawn mowers, hand mowers, and garden tools), the shoveling of snow and the keeping of walks and steps clear of ice during the winter, and the sweeping of walks and the keeping of grounds free of debris.

Collecting paper, newspapers and other materials for recycling.

Washing windows, woodwork, toilets, lavatories, washrooms and fixtures.

Dusting and polishing furniture.

Emptying and cleaning waste, trash, and garbage receptacles.

Replacing light bulbs.

Operating and caring for various kinds of fire extinguishers and having knowledge of fire accident prevention in library buildings.

Receiving and storing items used in building maintenance work.

Having knowledge of the proper display of the flag of the United States.

Performing related duties as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to accept responsibility and to carry out assignments independently. Demonstrated ability to work well with others; superior work habits and organizational ability, dependability, good judgment, tact, and courtesy.

Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.

CORI & SORI CHECK REQUIRED - Must successfully clear a Criminal and Sex Offenders Record Information check with the City of Boston.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/M-4

Hours per week: 40

Benefits

At the City of Boston, we provide our employees with a wide array of benefits and resources that foster both their professional and personal development. Our goal is to make City government a place where everyone is empowered to make a positive impact for the communities in which we live, work, and play.

For full-time positions, employees may be eligible for the following benefits depending on the nature of their employment and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the position. View the Collective Bargaining Agreements page to learn more.

Benefits Available to City Workers

• Retirement & Savings Opportunities: Membership in the Boston Retirement System (BRS), a benefit pension plan providing lifetime income to vested employees when they retire, along with deferred compensation options to help you build a secure future. Visit boston.gov/retirement to learn more.
• Health Insurance & Benefits: The City offers competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus flexible spending (FSA), dependent care accounts, and life insurance for our employees. Visit boston.gov/insurance to learn more.
• Other Benefits: City employees enjoy a benefits package featuring paid time off and leave, subsidized transit (MBTA and Bluebikes), educational assistance, and employee wellness programs. Visit boston.gov/life-city-boston to learn more.
• Salary information: To view salary plans and understand how salaries work at the City of Boston, go to boston.gov/salary.

Part-time employees who are scheduled to work for 20 hours or more per week may also be eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. Please refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to learn more about any benefits available for this position.

If you have any questions about the benefits offered for this position, please contact the Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.