City of Boston

Junior Building Custodian

City of Boston  •  United States (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Under immediate supervision, performs custodial work in connection with the cleaning and maintenance of a library building and performs related duties as required.

Responsibilities

  • Sweeping, washing, polishing, and vacuuming floors (concrete, asphalt tile, linoleum, vinyl tile, cork, terrazzo, marble, wooden tile, carpet), including the use of detergents, sawdust, mops, pails, and brooms, and 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 books.
  • Moving furniture and equipment.
  • Maintaining grounds adjacent to the building, such as; the cutting of grass, the planting of grass and flower seeds, the trimming of shrubbery (using and caring for power lawn mowers, hand mowers, and garden tools), the shoveling of snow and the keeping of walks and steps clear of ice during the winter, and the sweeping of walks and the keeping of grounds free of debris.
  • Collecting paper, newspapers and other materials for recycling.
  • Washing windows, woodwork, toilets, lavatories, washrooms and fixtures.
  • Dusting and polishing furniture.
  • Emptying and cleaning waste, trash and garbage receptacles.
  • Replacing light bulbs.
  • Operating and caring for various kinds of fire extinguishers and having knowledge of fire accident prevention in library buildings.
  • Receiving and storing items used in building maintenance work.
  • Having knowledge of the proper display of the flag of the United States.
  • Performing related duties as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

  • 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, good judgment, 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.

Three positions available on the following shifts:

  • Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/M-4

Hours per week: 40

City of Boston

About City of Boston

Public service is a noble calling: to help others, to make our communities stronger, and to uphold the public trust.

As city employees, we see the results of our hard work in our own community— in street and infrastructure improvements, new buildings rising from the ground, safer and more prosperous neighborhoods, and happier, healthier children, families, and senior citizens.

We may all come from different backgrounds, but we are connected through our passion for service.

What we do at work today, and everyday, shapes the Boston of tomorrow.

Join us!

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The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
boston.gov
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