CUSTODIAN II - MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.

CUSTODIAL II – MARTIN LUTHER KING JR

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week. Must be able to work flexible and/or additional hours as mandated by library operational needs. (8:00am - 4:00pm)

BARGAINING UNIT: SEIU/Pay Grade B = $18.5099

LOCATION: Martin Luther King Jr. 

INTERNAL POSTING OPEN UNTIL: 10/26/2026

Cleveland Public Library strives to be the driving force behind a powerful culture of learning that will inspire Clevelanders from all walks of life to continually learn, share, and seek out new knowledge.

The successful applicant will be a self-directed professional with a strong work ethic, a collaborative work style, and the skill set to thrive in a welcoming service environment for patrons and staff.

JOB SUMMARY: Perform routine building cleaning and light maintenance tasks to ensure a clean and safe environment for Library patrons and staff.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High school diploma or its equivalent.

Experience:

One-year custodial experience preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Driver License:  Required

Other License:  N/A

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully an employee must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty or responsibility listed.  Reasonable accommodation will be made for disabled persons covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in accordance with its requirements.

• Adheres to Library attendance and work schedule policies.
• Complies with all Library work rules, procedures, and policies.
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Cleans Library facilities including removing trash, washing and vacuuming floors, dusting furniture and washing windows, blinds, and walls.
• Replaces supplies including restroom supplies, kitchen supplies, light bulbs, and cleaning supplies.
• Cleans and maintains Library grounds including picking up trash, mowing lawns, trimming shrubs, weeding, salting walkways, and snow removal.
• Performs building opening and closing routines.
• Clears roof drains.
• Maintains cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Cleans carpeting, furniture, stairwells, and elevator tracks.
• Moves furniture, equipment, and other objects as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND COMPUTER LITERACY REQUIRED FOR THE JOB:

• Knowledge of cleaning and grounds maintenance techniques and practices.
• Knowledge of cleaning compounds and chemicals including proper mixing and safety.
• Ability to use custodial equipment such as hand tools, buffers, vacuums, mowers, trimmers, blowers, and carpet cleaning equipment.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to follow written and oral instruction, and to identify exceptions.
• Knowledge of business mathematics and business English at the basic level.
• Ability to adapt to new and updated software and procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate basic computer skills including use of MS Windows and electronic communication.
• Ability to maintain insurable driving status per the standards of the Library's fleet insurance carrier.

Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL EFFORT REQUIRED:

• Ability to work with potentially hazardous materials including bodily fluids.
• Ability to work from scaffolding, ladders, and roofs.
• Ability to work with power tools and other grounds keeping equipment.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to work in a shipping dock environment with extreme temperature fluctuations.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Ability to stand, bend, push, pull, and lift for periods up to 2 hours.
• Ability to move objects up to 80 lbs. throughout the day.

RECRUITER - Sacheen Dunn-Ford 

INTERVIEW DATE: Within 45 Days 

INTERNAL POSTING OPEN UNTIL: 10/26/2026