Custodian

This position is responsible for maintaining building and property cleanliness and performing routine maintenance. Provides assistance setting up for programs and displays.

• Perform comprehensive and scheduled cleaning of all library spaces including bathrooms and kitchens; garbage collection and removal; vacuuming and sweeping of floors and stairways, polishing and dusting of furniture and shelves, washing walls, and utilization of hi-speed buffing equipment
• Setup and tear down of meeting rooms and equipment (including audio and video equipment) as required
• Perform routine building maintenance and specialized cleaning including operating a carpet cleaner, floor polisher, leaf blower and various other equipment
• Maintain adequate custodial supplies including but not limited to, supplies for bathroom and general building maintenance
• Assist in various manual tasks such as emptying outside book drops and transporting of books; travel between library buildings and run errands as needed
• Inspection and general understanding of buildings mechanical systems for coordinating work requests with Town Building Maintenance Department
• Assist in opening and closing procedures including unlocking/locking the building, alarm activation/deactivation, and opening/closing secondary entrances
• Respond to inclement weather conditions including spreading of de-icing material or shoveling as required
• Perform minor repairs and painting of library spaces as needed and assigned
• Performs other related duties as requested

• Ability to perform in a courteous and professional manner at all times
• Ability to communicate and work as a team with other custodian, library staff and volunteers and maintain good working relationships
• Ability to speak and read English
• Responsive attitude to staff and library as needs arise
• Knowledge of materials methods, implements, and devices used in cleaning operations
• Ability to work well independently
• Skill in making minor repairs including carpentry and painting
• Ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds; ability to climb and use ladders
• Ability to perform routine and occasionally strenuous work
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or basic written instructions and to perform work in a safe manner
• Proficient in email and text messaging

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Valid CT Drivers License
• Minimum of six (6) months of recent custodial experience preferred
• Verifiable work record that demonstrates good attendance, hard work, and the ability to work well with others

SCHEDULE

• 35 hours per week, Monday Saturday; One (1) evening per week and one (1) Saturday per month); occasional other hours as necessary

AFFILIATION

• Member of UPSEU, Unit 222 (THEA) Collective Bargaining Unit

THE TOWN OF FAIRFIELD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Town of Fairfield to ensure equal employment opportunity for all employees and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.