Junior Building Custodian

Req ID

Dept

Boston Public Library

Position

Regular Full-Time

Location

BPL Catalog

Salary Min

46,125.80

Salary Max

54,243.84

Union

AFP

Openings

1

Posting End Date

1/7/2026

Contact Email

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

• 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, 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.

• 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, 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.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Shifts to be filled:

• Monday - Friday, 4:00 p.m. to Midnight.

Terms:

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

Hours per week: 40