LEAD CUSTODIAN

Town of Belmont

Employment Opportunity

The Town of Belmont is now accepting applications for the full-time position of:

LEAD CUSTODIAN

Belmont Public Library

Hourly Pay Range: $31.2822 - $33.6622

AFSCME GR 7

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Applicants must submit the required Town of Belmont application form,

resume and cover letter to the Town’s Human Resources Department

Under the direction of the Library and Facilities Directors, the Lead Custodian will be responsible for monitoring all building systems, ground maintenance and repair of the Belmont Public Library. This will include cleaning, grounds maintenance, snow and ice removal, performing minor repairs and projects. Instructs part time and temporary custodians and cleaning attendants in all aspects of custodial work.

Opens building and checks all systems and security; collects books from book drops two or three times daily. Delivers and picks up mail (including interoffice mail). Oversees night and weekend custodial staff. Creates work orders for repairs and maintenance as needed. Set up and break down for meetings and events, and programs. Maintains availability on call to respond to emergencies.

High school diploma or equivalent with three years of repair, building maintenance or custodial work experience or any equivalent. Requires possession of a valid Massachusetts driver's license.

The starting pay range is $31.28 – 33.66. This position works forty (40) hours per week and will occasionally be required to work overtime. This is a fully benefitted position in the AFSCME Local 408, State Council 93 Union and is subject to that respective collective bargaining agreement.

Cover Letter, Resume and the required Town of Belmont job application will be accepted at the Human Resources Department, 455 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478, or e-mail [email protected]

A complete job description is available on the Town of Belmont Human Resources Jobs Page:

The Town of Belmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Process

All applicants are required to complete a Town application form, available from the Town’s website, by emailing [email protected], calling (617) 993-2740 or by visiting the Human Resources Department at the Belmont Town Hall. Applicants may attach resumes to the Town application form as additional information but cannot use this in lieu of completing the required form.

All full-time and some part-time employees will need to complete a pre-employment physical and drug-screening examination. Both full-time and part-time positions require a CORI criminal background screening. The Town reserves the right to modify the application deadline and/or accept applications after the deadline in order to best serve the interest of the community.

After the submission deadline, the Human Resources Department and a review committee will review all completed applications and will select the most highly-qualified respondents for interviews. The Town will acknowledge receipt of completed applications that it receives and will only further contact individuals who the Town selects to interview.

Individuals who need accommodations in order to participate in this process should contact the Town’s Human Resources Department. Please address all questions regarding the Town’s hiring process to:

Human Resources Department

Town of Belmont

455 Concord Avenue

Belmont, Massachusetts 02478

(617) 993-2740

[email protected]

Pay: $31.28 - $33.62 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person