Salary: $19.70 - $21.30 Hourly
Location : Grand Rapids Public Library, Main Library, 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 961-0726
Department: Library
Opening Date: 07/14/2026
Closing Date: 7/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature of Work
This part-time, 20-hour-per-week position at Grand Rapids Public Library involves general cleaning and maintenance of facilities as directed by the Library Facilities Manager.
This position has the following schedule:
Monday - Friday: 5:00 am to 9:00 am
Sundays are required once a month between September and May
Core Competencies:
- Facility Maintenance & Cleaning: Proficiency in comprehensive custodial operations, including sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, restroom sanitation, trash removal, and the upkeep of hard-surfaced and carpeted flooring.
- Equipment Operation & Care: Safely operates and provides routine maintenance of commercial custodial equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, and other specialized cleaning tools.
- Minor Repairs & Assembly: Performs basic facility maintenance, including carpentry, painting, light bulb replacement, basic mechanical/cement repairs, and furniture assembly.
- Groundskeeping & Seasonal Care: Experienced in outdoor property maintenance, including litter removal and manual snow clearing/de-icing of walkways and entryways.
- Building Security & Operations: Reliable in assisting with building opening and closing procedures, securing facilities, and handling the loading, unloading, and distribution of supplies and equipment.
- Multi-Site Flexibility & Reliability: Adaptable and willing to travel between multiple facility locations/branches with a proven commitment to early morning and rotating weekend schedules.
Minimum Training and Experience
Required:
- High school degree or GED
- Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and vehicle insurance
Preferred:
- 2 years experience in custodial work; any equivalent combination of training and experience
- Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish
Other Necessary Qualifications
Ability to:
- Provide consistently friendly, accurate, and efficient service to GRPL patrons and staff; ability to make independent and reliable decisions related to patron experience.
- Read and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Make independent and efficient decisions and work without close supervision.
- Work with supervisor and process feedback regarding job performance.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers and the public; work collaboratively.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with diverse groups both verbally and in writing.
- Operate such equipment as a vacuum cleaner, buffer, lawn mower, and weed eater.
- Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Knowledge of:
- Current building cleaning and maintenance practices
- Safety standards and regulations pertaining to cleaning and maintenance of buildings and grounds
Other Information
Please note the following:
- All communication regarding this position will be done via email. Please ensure that your email address is up-to-date on your account profile.
- To be eligible for this position, you must apply through the
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All inquiries related to this posting should be directed to:
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-988-5400 |
GRPL proudly promotes diversity and inclusion in employment, and strives to maintain a workplace culture where respect and positive recognition of differences are cultivated.
Grand Rapids Public Library provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, height, weight, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. GRPL will make reasonable accommodations for employees and job applicants with disabilities.
This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, transfer, training, promotion, discipline, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and benefits, as well as work-related events and activities.
GRPL | Part-time Employee Benefit Summary
- Employer sponsored HealthiestYou by teledoc Healthcare
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Floating holidays
- Vacation
- Sick leave
- Personal time
- Bereavement leave
- Parental leave
- Jury duty leave
- Retirement
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Plan
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Are you currently employed by GRPL?
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Have you ever been employed at GRPL?
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List all relatives employed at GRPL (enter "None" if you do not have any relatives working at GRPL).
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Are you able to work the required schedule?
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In addition to the regularly scheduled hours, this position occasionally works on rotating Sunday afternoons between Labor Day and Memorial Day when the Main Library is open. This currently works out to around 1 Sunday per month. Are you able to work some Sundays?
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What is your highest level of education?
- High school diploma/GED
- Some college
- Technical/vocational education or training
- Associates degree
- Bachelors degree
- Masters degree
- PhD or Doctorate
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Do you have a valid Michigan Drivers License?
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Are you verbally fluent in Spanish?
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How many years of custodial service experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- 1-2 years
- Greater than 2 years
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