Position Title: Library Caretaker

Schedule: 16 hours per week. Shifts typically 3-4 hours 4-5 times per week. Late night or early mornings.

Compensation: $25.00 per hour

About the position:

The Peterborough Town Library is hiring a team-member to assist with custodial duties in our facility. We are looking for a reliable person who wants to be part of the library team, get to know our staff and facility, and help us keep the building looking beautiful and maintained. Must be self-motivated, be able to work quickly, maintain weekly and monthly checklists, and have ability to use email. Great opportunity for someone looking for a part-time competitive paying position. Professional cleaning experience is strongly preferred or the ability to uphold a high standard of cleanliness. The ideal candidate will take ownership of the building and pride in keeping everything orderly and clean.

 Full Job Description Here. 

Job Duties:

·       Vacuum all high traffic areas including entrances, elevator, stairways, throughways, and meeting rooms.

·       Mop high traffic areas as needed with special attention during winter.

·       Deep clean all restrooms including sinks, commodes, floors, walls, changing stations, etc.

·       Check paper products are full in all restrooms.

·       Clean any meeting rooms used for public events.

·       Clean elevator doors and vestibule door windows.

·       Empty all trash and recycling containers. 

·       Wash, spot-clean walls as needed, especially around light switches and high-touch areas.

·       Wash, spot-clean all door handles and doors.

·       Wash all frequently touched surfaces including tables, chairs, help desks, counters, water bubblers, etc.

·       Additional weekly and monthly checklists as needed

SKILLS EXPERIENCE/TRAINING REQUIRED:

• Friendly attitude and team-player
• Positive attitude and flexibility around changing events and schedules.
• Knowledge of how to clean a large facility and high-traffic areas.
• Knowledge of cleaning products and applications for different materials.
• Organizational skills and prioritization.
• Email experience
• Ability to work quickly to complete physical tasks.
  
• Ability to work effectively and uphold a high standard for the building.
  
• Ability to work independently and create workflow to hit daily, weekly, and monthly duties.
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use appropriate judgment in handling information and records.
  
• Considerable ability to pay attention to detail.
   

CLOSING DATE: To apply, contact the Library Director, Corinne Chronopoulos at Corinne@PeterboroughNH.gov. Please send resume and cover letter detailing your cleaning experience and reason you are interested in the job. Review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled.

 Full Job Description Here. 

When we have open positions, the Library may advertise them on this page and:

on the Town of Peterborough website
on the NH Library Jobline
on the Simmons Jobline

We wish you good luck in your search!