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Custodian - 40 Hours

Pierce County Library Systems

This is a custodial position that provides as needed, as-available coverage at any of our 19 PCLS locations during scheduled hours. Travel may be authorized and assigned as a part of this work. For authorized travel, use of a PCLS fleet vehicle may be provided when available, or when no fleet vehicles are available, individuals may use personal vehicles and be reimbursed mileage. 

Hiring Range: $21.02 - $24.37 per hour/ year; Pay Grade Range: $21.02 - $29.11 per hour/year

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. Our compensation package also includes annual increases for each additional year of experience and tenure in the role, up to the maximum (current year maximum outlined in pay grade range above). Eligibility for overtime is exclusive to positions which are FLSA status non-exempt below. 

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 Library’s policies to members of the public in all job-related contacts.
• Positively reflects Pierce County Library’s 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 Driver