Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $19.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pension Plan
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
wellness days
Paid holidays
Employee assistance program
employee volunteer program
Learning and development opportunities
EcoPass
Job Description
The Denver Public Library (DPL) is far more than a traditional place to borrow books; it is a dynamic, essential hub serving the diverse and vibrant community of Denver. As a rapidly expanding urban library system, DPL boasts 28 locations and welcomes over 4 million visitors annually. It stands as a cultural cornerstone woven intricately into the fabric of Denver’s civic life. At the heart of DPL’s mission is the commitment to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for all its patrons. This commitment is exemplified through core values that shape the library’s culture and services: welcoming, curiosity, connection, equity, and... Show More
Job Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalency
- One year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirement
- Ability to perform routine and repetitive manual tasks for extended periods
- Ability to work in a physically demanding position with continuous bending, kneeling, and lifting of objects that can weigh up to 25-50 pounds
- Ability to follow simple written or oral instructions
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people
- Ability to work independently
- Ability or willingness to learn to use basic workplace technology including email and internet
- Ability to pass a physical examination and a background check after the offer to hire has been made
- Excellent customer service skills
Job Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalency
- Knowledge of cleaning materials and the operation of custodial equipment
- Ability to perform routine and repetitive manual tasks for extended periods
- Ability to work in a physically demanding position with continuous bending, kneeling, and lifting of objects that can weigh up to 25-50 pounds
- Ability to follow simple written or oral instructions
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people
- Ability to work independently
- Ability or willingness to learn to use basic workplace technology including email and internet
- Ability to pass a physical examination and a background check after the offer to hire has been made
- Excellent customer service skills
- A current Colorado driver's license with a good driving record (preferred)
- One-year of work experience in cleaning or janitorial services (preferred)
Job Duties
- Performs interior custodial duties including mopping, dusting, and vacuuming and uses mechanical floor cleaners to polish, buff, strip, and wax floors
- Performs exterior custodial and maintenance duties including snow removal, mowing lawns, pulling weeds, watering plants and lawns, raking leaves, picking up litter, and clearing dumpster areas and operates light machinery powered by small engines as necessary
- Removes waste and soiled linens from the work area and gathers and disposes of trash and waste which may contain hazardous materials
- Cleans and disinfects all fixtures, floors, mirrors, windows, doors, and walls including those in kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms, locker rooms, weight rooms, holding cells, and other work areas and restocks supplies as needed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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