Custodian

Custodian Position Category: Assistant II Department: Facilities Supervisor: Facilities Manager Location: Centennial Library (CL) @ 1824 E Centennial Ave, Muncie, IN 47303 Job Type: Part-time Schedule: 20 hours/week; ideal schedule would be Mon-Fri from 9am-1pm but can be flexible Compensation: Min $13.75/hour Benefits: Paid time off, telehealth services provided for staff and immediate family members, professional development and skill-building opportunities, and more! About Muncie Public Library (MPL): Our mission is to provide accessible and innovative services responding to the reading, informational, educational, and enrichment needs of the community. Visit our website to learn more about us! About Centennial Library (CL): Centennial Library, formerly known as Connection Corner, is MPL's technology branch located on the east side of Muncie in the Whitely neighborhood. CL is not a full circulating library, but its resources include gaming with the latest video games as well as retro games, technology and creativity using the green screen and studio, VHS, cassette tape, and vinyl transfers to flash drives or DVDs, 3D printing, and a sublimation printer and heat press. Position Purpose: To provide general cleaning and maintenance assistance and perform projects as assigned. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Clean interior of Library properties (vacuum, sweep, mop, dust, sanitize, etc.) Assist with maintenance of system (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.) Assist with mowing, shoveling snow, mulching, and landscaping Make minor repairs as needed Drive Library vehicles for pick-ups and deliveries Requirements: Education and/or Experience: Required: High school diploma or equivalent Maintain a valid Indiana Driver's License Preferred: Experience in cleaning and/or maintenance work Basic electrical, plumbing, painting, and/or mechanical knowledge Physical Demands: Frequently stand, stretch, bend Stand or walk for long periods of time Work in all weather conditions for long periods of time Be comfortable working on ladders Use hands and fingers to handle equipment, brooms, shovels, etc. Reach with hands and arms Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Frequently lift, carry and/or move up to 50 lbs Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Adaptability Willing to take on new challenges and responsibilities and lead others; open to change and variety within the workplace; work hard to implement change in areas of responsibility; recommend changes to improve processes and customer service. Attention to Detail Able to focus on small aspects of a task to ensure accuracy and thoroughness. Communication Communicate ideas and thoughts clearly, accurately, and respectfully; listen to others and seek to understand other perspectives. Customer Service Provide prompt, attentive, and friendly customer service; represent the organization well; maintain personal accountability and ownership for providing excellent customer service; seek and respond to feedback to improve services; show willingness to go out of your way to help customers and coworkers. Image Portray a positive image of the Library; be a strong public ambassador and promote Library programs, materials and services. Teamwork Cooperate and work well with coworkers and management; plan and complete job duties; help where needed; ask for help when needed; complete work in a timely manner. Technical Comfortable in using computers, appropriate software, and job-related equipment. (Reviewed April 2026)