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About the Role
The New York Public Library (NYPL) is seeking a Porter to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for library users and employees.
Responsibilities
- Cleans all assigned areas in, around, and outside NYPL buildings.
- Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors; vacuums and shampoos carpets.
- Dusts furniture, bookshelves, and equipment.
- Handles snow removal.
- Transports trash or discarded materials to disposal areas and pushes dumpsters to and from the curb for garbage and/or recycling collection.
- Moves, removes, and/or sets up furniture inside specified rooms for special functions as directed.
- May be assigned to any NYPL building.
- Performs related duties as required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Prior custodial experience.
- Knowledge of methods, materials, chemicals, disinfectants, and equipment used in janitorial work, and safety practices.
- Ability to problem-solve maintenance issues as they arise.
- Knowledge of hazards and applicable safety rules by understanding Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and chemical mixing instructions to prevent injuries.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to interact with others in a courteous and professional manner.
- Heavy lifting may be required.
- Must pass a physical examination.
- Ability to work on ladders or manlift when required.
Skills
- Knowledge of methods, materials, chemicals, disinfectants, and equipment used in janitorial work
- Knowledge of safety practices in janitorial work
- Problem-solve maintenance issues
- Knowledge of hazards and applicable safety rules
- Understanding Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and chemical mixing instructions
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to interact with others in a courteous and professional manner
Location
- Library for the Performing Arts
Work Type
- Full Time
- Union - Local 374
- Non-Exempt
Experience Level
- Prior custodial experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
Salary/Compensations
- $42,075 / year
About the Company
- The New York Public Library (NYPL) has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for all New Yorkers for more than 100 years.
- NYPL’s neighborhood libraries in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island are being transformed into true centers of educational innovation and service, and vital community hubs that provide far more than just free books and materials.
- Core Values: Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues, Be Resourceful in solving problems, Be Curious in all aspects of your work, Be Welcoming and Inclusive.