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How much do library cleaner jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for library cleaner in Ohio is $14.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.20 and $16.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a library cleaner?

A Library Cleaner is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and order in a library. Their duties typically include dusting bookshelves, vacuuming carpets, mopping floors, emptying trash bins, and sanitizing study areas. They ensure that the library remains a comfortable and hygienic space for visitors and staff. Attention to detail and a routine cleaning schedule are essential for this role.

What are the typical daily responsibilities and work hours for a library cleaner?

As a Library Cleaner, your daily responsibilities usually include vacuuming and mopping floors, dusting shelves, emptying trash bins, sanitizing bathrooms, and ensuring high-traffic areas are kept tidy. Most library cleaners work early mornings, evenings, or weekends to avoid disrupting patrons and library activities, though schedules can vary depending on the library's hours and size. Teamwork is sometimes required for larger tasks or special events, while most routine cleaning is done independently. Staying organized and flexible will help you efficiently manage your duties and keep the library in excellent condition.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the library cleaner position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Library Cleaner, you need attention to detail, experience with cleaning techniques, and the ability to follow safety protocols, often with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with cleaning supplies, equipment such as vacuums and floor buffers, and adherence to occupational health standards are typically required. Strong time management, reliability, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team set top performers apart. These abilities ensure a consistently clean, safe, and welcoming environment that supports library patrons and staff.

What are the most commonly searched types of Library Cleaner jobs in Ohio?

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What cities in Ohio are hiring for Library Cleaner jobs?

Cities in Ohio with the most Library Cleaner job openings:

Infographic showing various Library Cleaner job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,118 per year, or $15 per hour.

Materials Services Associate (20/24 hrs.) Northern Lights Branch

Columbus Metropolitan Library

Columbus, OH • On-site

$17.51 - $21.53/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago


Columbus Metropolitan Library rating

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Job description

Job Title: Materials Services Associate (20/24 hrs./Non-Exempt/Part-time)
Location:
Northern Lights Branch
Starting Pay Range:
$17.51-$21.53 hourly (commensurate with experience)

Note:
For internal candidates, pay adjustments are made in accordance with our Compensation and Salary Administration policy

Our Commitment to Diversity

Open to all doesn’t just apply to our customers, it applies to our hiring practices as well. We put respect at the top of our values and that’s how we treat our candidates and employees. The Columbus Metropolitan Library is committed to equal employment opportunity and adheres to these principles in decisions regarding hiring. The Library does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon their sex, race, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, color, ancestry, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

At Columbus Metropolitan Library, we are striving to build a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. Learn more about Our Employee Experience: https://www.columbuslibrary.org/careers/employee-experience/.

What We Offer:

  • A robust benefits package that supports your physical, mental, and financial well-being.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to meet your healthcare needs.
  • A qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
  • Access to mental health resources and employee assistance programs for your peace of mind.
  • Generous paid time off and leave options to balance your work and personal life.
  • Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and additional investment & savings plans.
  • A variety of voluntary and supplemental insurance plans to complement your lifestyle.

Comprehensive overview of our benefits: https://www.columbuslibrary.org/employee-benefits/

About the Position:

As a Materials Services Associate, you play a critical role in our library's operations by ensuring appropriate and efficient processing and distribution of library materials. You are responsible for accurately organizing and shelving library materials. Additionally, you will provide basic customer assistance.

Position Schedule:

  • Monday and Thursday 2:00-6:00pm
  • Tuesday and Wednesday 8:30am-12:30pm
  • Alternating Friday/Saturday shift 8:30am-12:30pm
  • Sundays 1:00-5:00pm (as assigned, 1-in-5)

What You’ll Do:

  • Processes and sorts materials accurately and efficiently; including returned materials, reserved items for incoming and outgoing delivery, expired reserved materials, and new materials. Checks in items.
  • Sorts and shelves library materials and maintains shelves throughout location; including pulling materials for processing, shelf reading for accurate order of materials, shifting material to ensure appropriate distribution of materials, merchandising items, and straightening items on shelves.
  • Meets accuracy and speed standards for shelving.
  • Supports location’s customer service plan by proactively greeting customers, answering basic directional questions in person and over the phone, locating or retrieving materials for customers, assisting customers with self-service public technology, supporting the code of conduct, assisting location staff with program preparation, and making appropriate referrals.
  • Maintains library collection by identifying and solving problems with library materials, performing cleaning of library materials, processing withdrawn and donated materials, pulling materials in poor condition from the shelves, sorting materials for delivery, maintaining customer reserve shelves, and processing various reports which involve searching for library materials.
  • Helps ensure that the location is neat, orderly, appealing and inviting to customers and staff and other clerical duties as assigned.
  • Assists location staff in coordinating volunteer activities.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned including serving on task forces, committees, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 16 years of age (work permit required for minors).
  • Ability to pass an alphabetic and numeric sorting and filing test required.
  • Ability to operate library technology including personal computer, email, software programs (i.e. Windows/Microsoft Office) and other job-related equipment and systems.
  • Ability to utilize reliable transportation to promptly report to job assignment and other locations, per job requirements.
  • Ability to express self effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries, and residences or commercial vehicles (e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals, and/or working in moderate outdoor weather conditions).

Work requires occasional lifting or pushing of up to 100 lbs. and the frequent lifting or pushing of up to 50 lbs.


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