Custodian Part-time

St. Louis Public Library

As a member of the St. Louis Public Library staff it is important to support and serve individuals, families, and the community at large. With eighteen different locations our Custodial Department is tasked with maintaining those sites by exercising high standards of expectations to ensure a clean, healthy, and safe environment both inside and out. An ideal candidate is punctual, available to be flexibly scheduled, prepared to work, respectful, and task-oriented. 

In this role you will:

• Inspect assigned work areas for safety issues.

• Report and correct safety issues in assigned work areas.

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and wash windows as assigned.

• Collect trash from both inside and outside of the facility.

• Provide set up for meetings and events.

• Maintain upkeep of facility premises such as picking up trash, watering plants, shoveling snow, and applying ice melt.

• Manage restocking of disposable items that are housed within the restroom(s), break room, and kitchen.

• Service restrooms daily by efficiently cleaning and disinfecting stalls, sinks, and changing tables.

• Continue maintenance of the library environment during meetings and events.

• Follow proper procedures for refilling and emptying chemical bottles.

• Washe, dry, and fold laundry.

• Other duties as assigned.

You will need to be:

• Taking initiative, self-motivated, reliable, and punctual. 

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Flexible and willing to work as a team when needed.

• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

You will need to have:

• A High school diploma or GED

• Prior custodial or hospitality experience

• The ability to use a computer for email, clocking in and out, and taking part in online training

Hours for this position are: 

• Morning shift 6 am-10 am 

• Evening shift 1 pm-5 pm 

• Both shifts may include weekends

• Hours are subject to change

You will earn: 

• $12 per hour

• Opportunity for advancement, when available, based on job performance 

About SLPL:

St. Louis Public Library is a true urban library, representing the historic center of the St. Louis region: the City of St. Louis. With its roots in the mid-1800s, St. Louis Public Library has a long history of innovation and service, a large and historic collection including rare books and extensive special collections, and a diverse and dedicated staff. Our technology is a major resource throughout the City and beyond, and the Library makes an enormous investment in technology annually to keep them state of the art. We operate 16 locations in a relatively small city of 61 square miles. These range from our magnificent Central Library – one of the world’s great public libraries – to regional and neighborhood libraries that vary in size and design but are centerpieces in their communities. St. Louis was an early, passionate supporter of library services to children, and that remains a core value and mission. Outreach into our varied communities, marketing the Library’s remarkable strengths, and working with civic and cultural partners to benefit St. Louisans are all closely held values and goals at the Library.

To apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visitslpl.org and click on the Careers link, and submit both your cover letter and your resume with your application. Thank you!