Temporary Under - Custodian

Position: Temporary Under 90 days - Custodian
Job Description

Custodian - Temporary

Pierce County Library System

Hiring Range: $20.21 - $23.43 hourly; Pay Grade Range: $20.21 - $26.36 hourly

Compensation

Pierce County Library System offers a compensation program which recognizes qualifications and experience relevant to each position. The starting pay is established typically within the hiring range below based upon the experience of the individual hired into the role. Our compensation package also includes annual increases for each additional year of experience and tenure in the role, up to the maximum (current year maximum outlined in pay grade range above).

Eligibility for overtime is exclusive to positions which are FLSA status non-exempt below.

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non
- Exempt

Position Status: Temporary - up to 90 days

Hours Per Week: 35

Location: Administrative Center and Library

Schedule:

Monday-Friday: 7:00am-2:00pm.

* Schedule is subject to change.

Union Status: Non-Represented (Temporary)

Candidate Submission Timelines:

TRANSFER Candidates:
Transfer eligible candidates internal to PCLS will be given first consideration for this position through the Transfer Closure date. Please review the SharePoint Transfer Process Overview.

EXTERNAL and INTERNAL Candidates:
To be considered for this position please submit your resume and up to 4 additional attachments to display your knowledge, skills and abilities for consideration for this position no later than 5:00 p.m. on closing date below.

Submissions after the Closure Date below will not be considered:

INTERNAL and EXTERNAL Closure date:
Friday, March, 6, 2026 at 5:00pm

Veteran Status:

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should select the percentage that they qualify for, 5% or 10% during the application process. More information about Veteran's Preference, such as the difference in percentage, can be foundhereandhere. If you need more information please contact us at: HR

Position Summary

Performs a variety of routine custodial functions for the Pierce County Library System; cleans and maintains assigned buildings, facilities, and/or office areas; and performs other related duties as assigned. This class is the entry-level position in the Custodial job series. Positions at this level work under close supervision and perform basic custodial tasks.

Essential Functions

Class specifications are intended to provide a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employee in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

• Delivers high-quality, customer-focused services.
• Disinfects, cleans, and maintains restroom facilities including toilets, urinals, sanitary containers, sinks, doors, mirrors, and fixtures; restocks paper products.
• Cleans library, offices, work areas, meeting rooms, study rooms, coffee bars, and/or the staff lunch room.
• Sanitizes drinking fountains, kitchen sinks, counter tops, microwaves, table tops, and desks.
• Vacuums, sweeps, mops, and cleans hard surface floors; spot cleans carpets.
• Dusts fixtures, furniture, and other hard surface areas.
• Cleans internal and external building windows.
• Empties trash cans and recycling bins; disposes of trash in outside holding bins.
• Sets-up and takes down meeting rooms.
• Assists with routine building maintenance tasks including changing light bulbs, cleaning exterior building areas, and monitoring parking lots.
• Demonstrates punctuality and regular and consistent attendance.
• Brings matters of public concern regarding waste, inefficiency, corruption, discrimination, and safety to the attention of Library Management.
• Accurately communicates the Library's policies to members of the public in all job-related contacts.
• Positively reflects Pierce County Library's mission, vision, and values to members of the public and to staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Duties are considered non-essential and include the following:

• None

Reports to the Custodial Supervisor; no supervisory responsibility is exercised.

Core Skills & Qualities / Leadership Competencies

Employees are expected to demonstrate the following qualities at all times:

• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Communications
• Leaders…