What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at Chester County Library System?
Title: Custodian
Location: Coatesville Area Public Library, 501 E. Lincoln Hwy Coatesville, PA
Department: General
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Coatesville Area Public Library is seeking a reliable, self-motivated, detail-oriented custodian. This part-
time position is responsible for providing custodial services to maintain a clean and safe library property.
Duties require cleaning of all assigned areas, which may include, cleaning and disinfecting building areas,
bathrooms, and drinking fountains; emptying trash located inside building and in courtyard, transporting
trash to bins for collection, and putting bins out for collection; sweeping, wet mopping, and vacuuming
floors; dusting and spot cleaning shelves, walls and doors in high and low areas; restocking bathroom
supplies; cleaning furniture; cleaning interior windows and interior/exterior doorway windows; assisting
for set-up and break-down of tables and chairs for programs, removing litter from outdoor spaces, and
other work as required.
This position requires a high school diploma or GED, with at least 6 months custodial experience.
Working knowledge of tools and equipment used in custodial services and knowledge of green cleaning
methods is preferred.
Required physical abilities: to perform physically demanding, regular cleaning tasks; to kneel, squat,
bend, reach, stoop, climb, crawl, go up and down stairs; to repeatedly lift, move, handle, and shift library
materials weighing up to 50 pounds and push carts of up to 125 pounds.
All library positions require the following criminal background and child abuse clearances: Report of
criminal history from the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP); Child Abuse History Clearance from the
Department of Human Services (Child Abuse); and Fingerprint based federal criminal history submitted
through the Pennsylvania State Police or its authorized agent (FBI).
Position Type: Part-Time / Non-Exempt
Salary Information: $14.50 per hour
Shift: Monday-Friday 4pm-8pm, Saturday 2pm-6pm for total of 24 hours per week.
Submit application to Executive Director at atimlin@ccls.org
Posted: 12/3/2025 Accepting applications until position filled.
The Coatesville Area Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the
workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status,
gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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