Job Details
** Custodian - Temporary - Under 90 Days**
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Facilities and Custodial Maintenance
Tacoma, WA ID: 856-485 Temporary
**Custodian Temporary (Under 90 Days) - All Worksites**
**Pierce County Library System**
**Compensation**
Pierce County Library System offers a compensation program which recognizes qualifications and experience relevant to each position. The starting pay is established typically within the hiring range below based upon the experience of the individual hired into the role. Eligibility for overtime is exclusive to positions which are FLSA status non-exempt below.
**Hiring Range:** $17.73 - $23.83 per hour (2021 rates)
**Additional Information about Worksites, Travel and Compensation** : This is a temporary Custodian position to provide coverage for PCLS locations during the shift times below. Shifts are anticipated to start at ACL with paid travel time, and use of a PCLS fleet vehicle provided, for use for work travel between assigned worksites during shifts. The anticipated coverage of this role could float to any of 19 PCLS branch locations (travel to Anderson Island is not assigned). In addition to per hour wages, individuals using personal vehicles for work travel will also receive reimbursement per policy at current rates when traveling between assigned branches during shifts.
**FLSA Status:** Hourly, non-exempt
**Position Status:** Temporary (under 90 days)
**Hours Per Week**: 21
**Work Schedule:** Friday-Sunday 7am-2pm. Hours may vary by week and location coverage needs. Schedule is subject to change.
**Union Status:** Not represented
**Closing Date:** 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 14, 2022.
**Application Instructions & Requirements:** In addition to completing the application, **a cover letter and resume are require****d**. To be considered for this position, please apply and submit required documentation through this site no later than **5:00 p.m. on closing date (above)**. ***Applications received after the deadline and resumes received without cover letter will not be considered.***
**Position Summary**
Performs a variety of routine custodial functions for the Pierce County Library System; cleans and maintains assigned buildings, facilities, and/or office areas; and performs other related duties as assigned. This class is the entry-level position in the Custodial job series. Positions at this level work under close supervision and perform basic custodial tasks.
**Essential Functions**
*Class specifications are intended to provide a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employee in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.*
* Delivers high-quality, customer-focused services.
* Disinfects, cleans, and maintains restroom facilities including toilets, urinals, sanitary containers, sinks, doors, mirrors, and fixtures; restocks paper products.
* Cleans library, offices, work areas, meeting rooms, study rooms, coffee bars, and/or the staff lunch room.
* Sanitizes drinking fountains, kitchen sinks, counter tops, microwaves, table tops, and desks.
* Vacuums, sweeps, mops, and cleans hard surface floors; spot cleans carpets.
* Dusts fixtures, furniture, and other hard surface areas.
* Cleans internal and external building windows.
* Empties trash cans and recycling bins; disposes of trash in outside holding bins.
* Sets-up and takes down meeting rooms.
* Assists with routine building maintenance tasks including changing light bulbs, cleaning exterior building areas, and monitoring parking lots.
* Demonstrates punctuality and regular and consistent attendance.
* Brings matters of public concern regarding waste, inefficiency, corruption, discrimination, and safety to the attention of Library Management.
* Accurately communicates the Librarys policies to members of the public in all job-related contacts.
* Positively reflects Pierce County Librarys mission, vision, and values to members of the public and to staff.
* Performs other duties as assigned or required.
**Additional Duties and Responsibilities**
*Duties are considered non-essential and include the following:*
* None
Reports to the Custodial Supervisor; no supervisory responsibility is exercised.
**Core Skills & Qualities / Leadership Competencies**
Employees are expected to demonstrate the following qualities at all times:
* Customer Focus
* Teamwork
* Communications
* Leadership
* Problem Solving
* Change and Learning
* Positive Attitude
* Professional Integrity
* Diversity
**Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
*The employee is expected to perform or possess the following:*
**Minimum Requirements including Education, License or Certifications:**
High School Diploma or equivalent, and six months custodial experience; OR any combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skills and allows successful performance of the job. A valid Washington State Drivers License is required.
* Must pass criminal background screening prior to hire.
* The ability to work evenings and weekends on a rotating schedule and to adapt to schedule changes on short notice is required.
* Custodial functions and custodial principles.
* Regulations and standards governing custodial activities.
* Custodial equipment and cleaning chemicals.
* Occupational hazards and safety practices relative to custodial work.
* Customer service standards and protocols.
* Performing a variety of routine custodial functions.
* Ensuring the Librarys facilities are appropriately cleaned and maintained.
* Completing work orders in a timely manner and in accordance with departmental standards.
* Safely operating custodial equipment and handling cleaning chemicals.
**Technology Requirements:**
Required:
* Ability to effectively navigate basic electronic record creation and storage (e.g. timecard/HRIS, performance review, network drive storage)
* Use of basic office equipment (e.g. PC, printer, phone, fax, mouse, security alarm)
* Basic keyboard and alpha/numeric data entry skills
* Basic PC navigation skills in a windows based environment; ability to connect and print
* Ability to navigate, search and use basic web functions and applications
* Understand and follow basic technical instruction
Desired:
* Basic MS Office Suite skills (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel)
* Integrated Library System, Inventory or Data Management system experience
**Physical and Environmental Conditions:**
Work is conducted in a normal office setting that provides comfortable lighting, temperature and air conditions. Occasional light lifting, such as three to four reams of paper, four or five books, or other library materials up to 35 pounds may be required. Subject to sitting and standing for extended periods of time, talking, bending, reaching, and lifting objects weighing up to 30-35 pounds. May lift or push up to 50 pounds as needed with assistance.
Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting rooms, e.g. use of safe work place practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls and observance of fire regulations.
Work may be performed in a library environment and involve regular contact with the public, and/or require push/pull loaded carts. Work is performed in and around the Library facilities and involves exposure to cleaning chemicals, hazardous materials, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
**Benefits:**
* Sick Leave
* Medical, Dental, and Basic Life Insurance
* Vacation
* Long-Term Disability
* State Retirement System
* Employee Assistance Program
* Employees have an opportunity to participate in the Tax Sheltered Annuity Program and the Deferred Compensation Program
* Additional life insurance for the employee and family is available through payroll deduction.
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