LIBRARY - Custodian Student Assistant

Job Classification

  

Position summary

The Custodian student assistant helps the Facilities Coordinator with a variety of janitorial tasks in the library. These complement but do not substitute for the service the Custodial Department provides to the library. 

 

Qualifications summary

Familiarity with basic cleaning techniques is necessary. There will be some written reports required. Ability to use a pallet jack and drive a forklift are helpful, but not required.

Duties and responsibilities

Duties may include cleaning restrooms, restocking supplies, emptying waste bins, vacuuming, cleaning windows, mopping, etc., following a specific timeline. Major janitorial tasks are referred to Custodial. Other tasks may be assigned.

The Custodian student assistant usually works in the James White Library, but may also include work in the Architecture or Music branch libraries, offsite storage units, or outdoors. On occasion, patrons may require directional or general assistance.

Supervisory responsibilities

N/A

Qualifications

Training Provided:

Custodial Department Orientation

Library Orientation

Student Assistant Orientation

James White Library Student Employee Handbook

Library of Congress Call Number system

Work schedule as arranged with Facilities Coordinator, Sun-Fri, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm only.  2-hour time blocks required. 10 hours per week. 2-year commitment preferred.

Technical competencies

Office Proficiency Assessment at Human Resources

Ability to communicate effectively in English

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal interactions

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Physical demands

Physically able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, reach overhead, climb and descend footstools, pick up heavy books, push 600 lb. book trucks, and move other heavy materials. Acceptable eyesight.

Work environment

No allergies to dust or cleaning materials