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Senior Building Custodian - Traveling

Req ID
2025-29665
Dept
Boston Public Library
Position
Regular Full-Time
Location
BPL Binding
Salary Min
44,564.95
Salary Max
56,905.10
Union
AFP
Openings
1
Posting End Date
7/28/2025
Contact Email
emclaughlin@bpl.org

Overview:

General Duties and Class Specifications:

 

To have charge of and participate in the cleaning and sanitary maintenance of a branch library building, or under supervision, to participate in the cleaning and sanitary maintenance of the Central Library building, the care and maintenance for the basic operation of the HVAC and electrical systems and the care and maintenance of the grounds of the building and to perform related work as required.

Responsibilities:

Typical Duties:

 

Supervising, participating, and conducting training in such activities as:

  • Sweeping, washing, polishing, and vacuuming as required for the care of floors (concrete, asphalt tile, linoleum, vinyl tile, cork, terrazzo, marble, wooden, ceramic tile, and carpet), including the safe use of detergents, chemicals, and cleaners, sawdust, mops, pails, and brooms, the use and care of cleaning equipment (vacuum cleaners, waxing and polishing machines and carpet cleaners).
  • Caring for light fixtures, shades, reflectors, lenses, prismatic glass, and other building furnishings and equipment.
  • Cleaning, packing, and moving of books.
  • Moving furniture and equipment.
  • Having responsibility for the basic operation and care of the HVAC and electrical systems.
  • Supervising and participating in the activities required for the care and maintenance of the grounds adjacent to the building, such as the cutting of grass, the planting of grass and flower seeds, and the trimming of shrubbery (using power lawn mowers, hand mowers, and garden tools).
  • The operation of snow removal equipment (snow blowers/snow plow tractors, salt spreaders, ice picks, and shovels).

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

  • One (1) year experience in the duties of the position and in the field of custodial work.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
  • Demonstrated ability to accept responsibility and to carry out assignments independently. 
  • Demonstrated ability to work well with others.
  • Superior work habits and organizational ability.
  • Dependability, tact, and courtesy. 
  • A valid Massachusetts driver's license.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
  • CORI - Must successfully clear a Criminal Offenders Record Information check with the City of Boston.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

 

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade:  AFSCME/M-6

Hours per week:  40

 

 

Shifts to be filled:

  • Tuesday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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