Library Facilities Assistant

Nature of Work

This position involves general cleaning of GRPL facilities with some maintenance requirements as directed by the Facility Manager. All of the work is performed under the general supervision of the Facility Manager. This position requires the ability to travel to various different locations to perform some duties.

This position is regularly scheduled at the Main Library with the following schedule:

Monday - Friday: 5:00 am - 1:30 pm

And 1 weekend per month required

Examples Of Work

• Custodial tasks throughout all of GRPL facilities including: Vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, cleaning rest rooms, maintaining hard surface floors and carpeted areas, replacing light bulbs, emptying trash containers, replenishing rest room supplies, maintaining custodial equipment, and setting up/tearing down equipment related to facility use
• Picking up and delivering, loading and unloading supplies, materials, and equipment; operating vacuum cleaners, buffers, and related cleaning equipment
• Open buildings at the beginning of shift and closing and securing them when they are the last to leave
• Picking up litter from GRPL grounds and removing snow from areas not cleared by the snow plows
• Responsible for assembly of furniture items, painting, minor carpentry, or cement repairs, and minor repairs to mechanical systems of the buildings
• Other related duties as assigned
  
  

Required

Minimum Training and Experience

• A high school diploma or a GED
• 5 years of experience in building maintenance and custodial work, including some supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and vehicle insurance
  
  

Other Necessary Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of:

• Current building cleaning and maintenance practices
• Safety standards and regulations pertaining to cleaning and maintenance of buildings and grounds
  
  

Ability To

• Read and follow written and verbal instructions
• Communicate effectively and professionally with diverse groups both verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers and the public
• Manage emotions in the workplace and maintain professional composure and judgement
• Work with supervisor and process feedback regarding job performance
• Operate such equipment as a vacuum cleaner, buffer, lawn mower, and weed eater
• Lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds without assistance
• Report for snow removal on call
• Access, input, and retrieve information from a computer
  
  

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 City of Grand Rapids Job Opportunities page here
  
  

Please visit GRPL's jobs page for more information about this position or Grand Rapids Public Library.

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 | jobs@grpl.org

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 | Full-time Employee Benefit Summary

• Comprehensive health care package inclduing medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Floating holidays
• Vacation
• Sick leave
• Personal time
• Bereavement leave
• Parental leave
• Jury duty leave
• Retirement
• 401a Retirement Plan
• Health Care Savings Plan with defined contributions
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and membership reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Plan
  

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Are you currently employed by GRPL?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Have you ever been employed at GRPL?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

List all relatives employed at GRPL (enter "None" if you do not have any relatives working at GRPL).

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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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How many years of building maintenance and custodial work experience do you have?

• Less than 2 years
• 2-5 years
• Greater than 5 years
  
  

06

Do you have a valid Michigan Drivers License?

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

This position may occasionally require you to work a shift at a different branch location. Would you be able to accommodate this requirement?

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

This position has the following regular schedule: Monday-Friday: 5:00 am - 1:30 pm 1 weekend per month required Are you able to work these hours?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question