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TransMarket Group

Senior Software Engineer

Chicago, IL

$126K - $166K/yr

Our systems aim to be clean and understandable while achieving low latency and robust error tolerance. The libraries you work on will become the engine of our firm's strategies. Responsibilities

IMC

Quantitative Developer - Derivatives

Chicago, IL

This library sits directly in the critical path of our HFT market making systems and serves as the ... Write clean, maintainable production code in C++ and Java Your Skills and Experience * 5+ years of ...

Donato Technologies, Inc

UI Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience implementing component libraries using modern ... Review code, mentor UI developers, and advocate for clean, accessible, and maintainable codebases

Donato Technologies, Inc

UI Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience implementing component libraries using modern ... Review code, mentor UI developers, and advocate for clean, accessible, and maintainable codebases

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How much do library cleaning jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for library cleaning in Illinois is $18.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $20.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a library cleaning?

A Library Cleaning job involves maintaining cleanliness and organization in a library. Responsibilities typically include dusting shelves, vacuuming floors, sanitizing surfaces, emptying trash bins, and ensuring reading areas remain tidy. Cleaners may also handle minor maintenance tasks and report damages. The goal is to create a comfortable and hygienic environment for patrons and staff.

What are the typical responsibilities of a library cleaning staff member?

Library cleaning staff are responsible for ensuring all public and staff areas remain clean, safe, and welcoming for visitors. This typically includes dusting and disinfecting surfaces, cleaning restrooms, vacuuming carpets, emptying trash and recycling bins, and sometimes caring for specialty areas like reading rooms or computer labs. Attention may also be given to preserving bookshelves and high-touch resources, using cleaning products that are safe for sensitive materials. Collaboration with library staff is common to coordinate cleaning during low-traffic times and address any specific needs or events. The work is often done before or after public hours to minimize disruption, requiring reliable self-direction and efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for library cleaning?

To thrive in Library Cleaning, you need attention to detail, knowledge of safe cleaning practices, and a basic understanding of maintaining various surfaces and materials commonly found in libraries. Familiarity with specialized cleaning equipment, safe chemical usage, and sometimes certifications in custodial services are beneficial. Dependability, time management, and good communication are valuable soft skills for working independently or as part of a larger facilities team. These abilities are crucial to maintaining a pleasant, safe, and organized environment for library staff and visitors while preserving library resources.

What cities in Illinois are hiring for Library Cleaning jobs?

Cities in Illinois with the most Library Cleaning job openings:

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Infographic showing various Library Cleaning job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 62% Full Time, and 38% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $37,655 per year, or $18.1 per hour.

FACILITIES CUSTODIAN

Fountaindale Public Library District

Bolingbrook, IL • On-site

$18.92/hr

Full-time, Part-time

PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Part-Time Position: Non-exempt position (19 hours per week) includes day, evening and weekend hours
Salary Range: $18.92-$29.71with a starting hourly wage of $18.92
Benefits:
  • Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays, personal and sick)
  • 457(b) Plan
  • Staff Library Card
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Professional Development

Objective:
Maintains the Library, ensuring a safe, clean environment for patrons and staff.
Duties:
  • Provides consistent, gracious and friendly service to internal and external customers.
  • Performs a wide variety of custodial and maintenance tasks for the upkeep and cleaning of library building, equipment, and grounds.
  • Conducts the general cleaning of the library including dusting, vacuuming, restrooms, floors, furniture, windows and other areas.
  • Completes special cleaning projects as assigned.
  • Responds to all maintenance issues in a timely manner.
  • Interact with users in a positive and professional manner, assist and provide information and directions.
  • Maintains library grounds in all seasons.
  • Performs room set-ups.
  • Check room condition at end of use and clean up room in preparation for next group.
  • Ensures facilities and grounds are operating safely and correctly, resolves unsafe conditions. Reports unsafe conditions to supervisor or Person in Charge.
  • Assists with deliveries to the Library and to Departments.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience: Minimum one year of experience in building maintenance and repair.
Education: Requires knowledge typically acquired through completion of high school or equivalent.
Skills:
Office & Library
  • Knowledge of standard office software including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

Communication
  • Communicates effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
  • Speaking skills in other languages, particularly Spanish, is a plus.

Facilities Management
  • Knowledge of safety, construction and maintenance of public facilities.
  • Good working knowledge of hand tools, power equipment, electrical and plumbing methods and excellent mechanical ability.
  • Detail oriented and well organized.Supervisory Responsibility: None

Contacts:
Internal: Library staff and management
External: Patrons, contractors and vendors, police, fire and emergency personnel.
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Physical requirements include: good speaking, hearing and vision ability, frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; excellent manual dexterity and occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and /or move and/or carry up to 50 pounds, occasionally push and pull up to 100 pounds. Position requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a typical office environment. Work is performed outdoors and in mechanical areas of the library facilities. Part-time position. May require some weekend and evening work.
Salary Description
$18.92

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