Custodian

POSITION: Custodian

CATEGORY: Assistant II

DEPARTMENT: Facilities

SUPERVISOR: Facilities Manager

SUPERVISES: N/A

LOCATION: Carnegie Library (CA) @ 301 E Jackson St, Muncie, IN 47305

JOB TYPE: Part-time

SCHEDULE: 20 hours/week; ideally Tues-Fri from 9am-2pm but can be flexible

COMPENSATION: Min $13.00/hour

BENEFITS: Paid time off, telehealth services provided for staff and immediate family members, professional development and skill-building opportunities, and more! 

ABOUT MUNCIE PUBLIC LIBRARY (MPL)

Our mission is to provide accessible and innovative services responding to the reading, informational, educational, and enrichment needs of the community. Visit our website (www.munpl.org) to learn more about us!

We  are an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities upon request during the hiring process and employment, including for essential functions. We encourage interested individuals to apply even if not 100% of the position requirements are met. A criminal background check is required before employment.

For any questions regarding the hiring process, application, job description, benefits, etc., please contact MPL Human Resources by emailing [email protected] or by calling (765) 747-8228.

ABOUT CARNEGIE LIBRARY (CA)

Located in Downtown Muncie, the historic Carnegie Library is a specialty library that houses the Local History & Genealogy collection. Carnegie Library also provides free public access computer use, free Wi-Fi, low-cost printing and copying, free programs on a variety of subjects, and community meeting space. Carnegie Library was built in 1902 and opened to the public in 1904. It has been in continuous use as a library since its opening and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

POSITION PURPOSE

To provide general cleaning and maintenance assistance and perform projects as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform these functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Clean interior of Library properties (vacuum, sweep, mop, dust, sanitize, etc.)
• Assist with maintenance of system (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.)
• Assist with mowing, shoveling snow, mulching, and landscaping
• Make minor repairs as needed
• Drive Library vehicles for pick-ups and deliveries

This job description contains information necessary to evaluate and distinguish it adequately from other jobs. The job duties may change at the discretion of management and an employee may be asked to perform duties that are not listed. This job description does not constitute a contract between an employee and MPL.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Maintain a valid Indiana Driver’s License

Preferred:

• Experience in cleaning and/or maintenance work
• Basic electrical, plumbing, painting, and/or mechanical knowledge

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The demands below may be required to perform essential tasks satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Frequently stand, stretch, bend
• Stand or walk for long periods of time
• Work in all weather conditions for long periods of time
• Be comfortable working on ladders
• Use hands and fingers to handle equipment, brooms, shovels, etc.
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Frequently lift, carry and/or move up to 50 lbs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential task satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Customer Service: Provide prompt, attentive, and friendly customer service; represent the organization well; maintain personal accountability and ownership for providing excellent customer service; seek and respond to feedback to improve services; show willingness to go out of your way to help customers and coworkers.
• Teamwork: Cooperate and work well with co-workers and management; plan and complete job duties; help where needed; ask for help when needed; complete work in a timely manner.
• Communication: Communicate ideas and thoughts clearly, accurately, and respectfully; listen to others and seek to understand other perspectives.
• Technical: Comfortable in using computers, appropriate software, and job-related equipment.
• Adaptability: Willing to take on new challenges and responsibilities and lead others; open to change and variety within the workplace; work hard to implement change in areas of responsibility; recommend changes to improve processes and customer service.
• Image: Portray a positive image of the Library; be a strong public ambassador and promote Library programs, materials and services.

(Revised May 2025)