Employment Opportunity Announcement

If you are an experienced Custodian with at least two (2) years of cleaning experience in commercial buildings, we have an ideal job for you! This position is based out of our Hyattsville location four days a week, where you will join other team members to clean various branches in Prince George's County.  You will clean our Beltsville Branch on Saturdays.

Position Title: Custodian - Team

Location: 6532 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, Maryland and 4319 Sellman Road, Beltsville, Maryland

Hours: Full Time (40 hours/week)
             Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm based from our Administrative Offices in Hyattsville
             Saturdays 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at the Beltsville Branch      
             Please note that the days and hours are not negotiable.

Salary: $24,809 and a generous benefits package

To Apply: Call 301-699-3500 and ask for extension 234.

Deadline for Applications: Employment Applications must be received in Human Resources by Friday, September 5, 2008 at 5:00 pm.

Examples of Duties: Dusts, sweeps, scrubs and cleans; mops, strips, waxes and buffs hard surface floor areas; vacuums and cleans rugs and carpeting; cleans windows and doors. Cleans public and staff restrooms. Inventories and replenishes supplies. Cleans furniture, glass areas, metal areas, equipment (e.g., PCs and copiers), shelving units and wall surfaces. Replaces burnt out lights; makes minor repairs on office equipment, fixtures and furniture. Polices and cleans grounds and parking lot; clears ice and snow from exterior stairs, ramps and sidewalks; prunes overgrowth; maintains planters and patios. Collects and disposes of Library trash and litter and debris from grounds. Opens and closes the building as needed. Enforces fire, safety and security regulations. Sets up meeting rooms. Provides help to Library delivery personnel in loading and unloading vehicles. Monitors heating and air conditioning systems. Works non-standard work week. Performs other duties or responsibilities that are related to the position.

Qualifications/Requirements: A high school diploma, or equivalent, and two (2) years of commercial building cleaning experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Thorough knowledge of building cleaning and grounds keeping practices, supplies and equipment. Skill in routine upkeep of physical facilities and grounds. Skill in the efficient, safe use and care of custodial supplies and equipment. Ability to read basic equipment gages and meters; ability to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Demonstrated ability to deal tactfully and efficiently with diverse individuals and groups. Ability to work non-standard work week. Ability to safely operate Library vehicle. Work involves extensive standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, grasping objects, lifting up to 50 pounds; working with a variety of cleaning fluids and equipment which may be hazardous if handled improperly (e.g., combustible, toxic, etc.); working outdoors in inclement weather.

Necessary Special Requirement: Class C driver’s license in good standing

Union Status: Unit Two