Job Opportunities

Location: Puskarich Public Library
Job Type: 20 hours per week, position open until filled

Job Description:
Provides quality maintenance of library buildings, facilities and grounds.  Employee is assigned to work at any or all of the library locations including Cadiz, Scio, and Freeport as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
General cleaning, maintains the condition of the meeting rooms and sets up for meetings as needed, maintains drinking fountains, restrooms, monitors janitorial supplies to be ordered, removes and recycles newspapers & trash,  replaces light bulbs, repairs library equipment, moves library furniture, mows, trims and weeds. Follows all applicable safety rules and procedures.  Also responsible for other general grounds maintenance; including some snow removal from sidewalks. 
Paint rooms, furniture, railings and other fixtures as needed.  Repair faucets, leaks and other plumbing issues.  Basic elevator maintenance and work with inspectors. Clean carpets, monitor HVAC equipment for issues. 
Deliver equipment to and from main library and branches
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of: basic building and grounds cleaning and maintenance; equipment, materials and supplies utilized in building and grounds maintenance; job safety practices.
Ability to:  perform general manual labor for extended periods of time; develop good rapport with managers, patrons and co-workers; perform physical demands of the job; follow instructions.
Skill in:  recognizing building maintenance needs; operation of lawnmowers, sweepers and other building and grounds equipment; requires plumbing, carpentry and electrical work knowledge
 Qualifications:
An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities.  An example of acceptable qualification is: high school degree, GED or equivalent with demonstrable ability to perform building and grounds cleaning and maintenance tasks for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and move heavy objects up to 100 lbs. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved oral or written instructions.  Ability to work occasionally in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.   Valid driver’s license.
 
WAGE:  Minimum of $10.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
TO APPLY:  Submit resume with references to:
Puskarich Public Library c/o Sandi Thompson  200 East Market St, Cadiz, OH  43907 
  Or email to:  sthompson@seolibraries.org