Senior Building Custodian

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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.

• Supervising and participating in activities such as sweeping, washing, polishing and vacuuming as required for the care of floors (concrete, asphalt tile, linoleum, vinyl tile, cork, terrazzo, marble, wooden, tile, carpet) including the use of detergents, 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 shoveling of snow and the keeping of walks clear of ice during the winter, and the keeping of the grounds free of debris.
• Performing related duties as required.

• One (1) year of 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.
• 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

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/M-6

Hours per week: 40

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Government Administration