Jersey City Free Public Library · 1 week ago
Building Maintenance Worker / Security Guard (Lafayette)
Jersey City, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$39K/yr - $40K/yrJersey City Free Public Library is the largest municipal library in New Jersey, serving a diverse community. They are seeking a Building Maintenance Worker / Security Guard to perform cleaning and maintenance tasks, as well as provide security for the library's premises.
CharityChildrenEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Cleans rooms, offices, public areas and restrooms
Washes and cleans windows, Floors (sweeps, washes, strips, waxes, and polish, Rugs (Sweeps and Vacuums), May paint in various areas of the branches
May make minor repairs to the heating, electrical and other systems of varied types of buildings and services bathrooms/restrooms
Empties wastebaskets, inside and outdoors, and recycling containers. Assist branch personnel in the removal and storage of books and other items
Distributes supplies
May trim hedges, rake leaves and refuse, trim driveway and sidewalk edges using equipment
Shovels snow and spreads sand or salt on icy surfaces to prevent slipping
Visually inspects windows, doors, locks, and other fixtures to ensure they are secure or properly locked and have not been tampered with to prevent theft, unlawful entry, and so forth
Removes unwilling person(s) from premises after issuing verbal warning regarding a rule violation concerning disorderly conduct, loitering, unauthorized entry and so forth
Gives verbal warnings to individuals of regulations such as those pertaining to disorderly conduct, loitering, smoking, or entry without proper passes to ensure enforcement of rules intended to protect the building and its occupants
Qualification
Required
SORA (Security Officer Registration Act) license is required or must be obtained within the first 45 days of employment
Knowledge of use of and minor adjustment to sweepers, vacuum, furniture, and fixtures
Knowledge of how to make minor repairs to heating, electrical, plumbing, and other systems
Ability to handle cleaning problems, lift and move moderately heavy objects, organize cleaning work
Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication
Knowledge of techniques used in maintaining order among groups of people congregating on public property
Ability to note significant conditions by observation and to take proper action in accord with prescribed procedures
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position
Benefits
Medical coverage 60 days from the first day of employment
Prescription coverage is the first of the month following 60 days of employment at no cost to the employee and additional cost per each dependent added
Dental coverage is provided at no cost 60 days after the first day of employment
Vision coverage is provided at no cost and reimbursed at $250.00 per year
Life & AD&D insurance
403b
Participation in pension plan (dependent on age at the time of hire date)
Participation in pension plan and sick/vacation leave
Company
Jersey City Free Public Library
The Jersey City Free Public Library is the largest municipal library in the State of New Jersey, serving one of the most diverse cities in the country.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase