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Custodial Worker (Part-Time)

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POSITION OVERVIEW:
The East Greenbush Community Library seeks a reliable part-time Custodial Worker to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming building. Duties include routine cleaning, light maintenance, and using a daily checklist.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• General cleaning (floors, furniture, restrooms, and windows)
• Trash/recycling removal
• Event setup and cleanup
• Furniture moving and light outdoor work
• Report on maintenance or safety concerns as needed

IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALITIES:
• Custodial experience preferred
• Physically able to lift and use equipment safely
• Works well independently and with others
• Flexible and detail-oriented

COMPENSATION: $15.52-$19.40/hourly (step schedule range, based on experience)

ASSIGNMENT: Currently scheduled for Thursdays and Fridays, 5-9pm; and Saturdays 12-6pm. Schedule is subject to change and may offer some flexibility.

REPORTS TO: Library Business & Operations Manager

BENEFITS: Paid Sick Leave

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Submit a Rensselaer County Civil Service application and three references to: search@eglibrary.org or deliver them in person. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until filled.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: None

ABOUT US:
The East Greenbush Community Library is a vibrant community hub that welcomes over 100,000
visitors each year. We circulate more than 250,000 items and offer programs that engage 25,000
participants annually. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we work to
ensure everyone who walks through our doors feels welcome. A clean, safe, and well-maintained
building is essential to that experience—and our custodial staff play a key role in making it
possible. Recognized by the Times Union as the region’s Best Library (2nd place) for five
consecutive years, we are looking for team members who take pride in their work and want to
help us provide a safe, orderly, and inviting space for the entire community.

 

Subject East Greenbush Card UHLS Card UHLS MyCard
Library Card Registration Free to any individual who resides or pays taxes in the East Greenbush Community Library taxing district or Town of Schodack. Cards expire and must be renewed every three years.

Free to any individual who volunteers or works at the EGRN Library. Cards expire and must be renewed yearly.

Free to partner educational agencies with verified employment. Cards expire and must be renewed yearly.

Those that live outside the UHLS area may purchase a temporary card at the price established by our Table of Fines and Fees. Cards expire and must be renewed yearly.

All ages eligible. Youth under age 16 must have their application completed and signed by a parent or guardian, who provides acceptable identification for them.

Card blocked at $5 or more in replacement costs or fines/fees

Fines vary according to individual library rules and UHLS resource sharing rules. The EGRN Table of Fines and Fees are applicable for items which are checked out from the East Greenbush Community Library

 Free to residents residing in a community served by a UHLS library.

All ages eligible. Youth under age 16 must have their application completed and signed by a parent or guardian, who provides acceptable identification for them.

UHLS library cards expire and must be renewed every three years.

Card blocked at $5 or more in replacement costs or fines/fees

Fines vary according to individual library rules and UHLS resource sharing rules. The EGRN Table of Fines and Fees are applicable for items which are checked out from the East Greenbush Community Library

 The UHLS MyCard is a fine-free, limited-access library card for youth. It is intended to address multiple barriers to serving youth and families, including:

  • Barriers to access related to fines (e.g. computer access, checking out materials)
  • Parents not present for a child’s library card registration
  • Previous fines on a child’s card

Free for youth residing in a community served by a UHLS library.Applicants 18 and under who are applying for a limited use, UHLS Youth Only MyCard, need to provide name, address, and date of birth.UHLS library cards expire and must be renewed every three years.Youth ages birth to 18 can register unaccompanied, or with the help of a caregiver or relative who is not the child’s parent/guardian.This card may be used at all UHLS Libraries except for the Colonie Town Library.

Card blocked at $10 or more in replacement costs.

No fines for late items
Limits on # of Materials Borrowed Unlimited checkouts Unlimited checkouts Limited total items: Can only have 3 items checked out on their card at a time
Types of Items All eligible item types. All eligible item types except Museum Passes, ILL, and Hot off the Press. Active paid members of the Friends of the East Greenbush Community Library have access to all lending collections. Only items eligible to be borrowed are books (any age level), juvenile and young adult (teen) audiobooks, and juvenile and young adult (teen) DVDs.
Databases/Digital Content EGRN and UHLS subscription databases and digital content UHLS subscription databases and digital content Only items eligible to be borrowed are books (any age level), juvenile and young adult (teen) audiobooks, and juvenile and young adult (teen) DVDs.
Interlibrary Loan Nationwide UHLS Libraries UHLS Libraries
Program Registration Unlimited except by limited program capacity Preference given to resident cardholders Preference given to resident cardholders