Custodian - Library

The Durango Public Library is a community space where people come together to learn, connect, and explore new ideas. Supporting that mission means keeping the building clean, welcoming, and ready for everyone who walks through the doors. We’re looking for a part-time Library Custodian to clean and maintain the library building and grounds while performing essential maintenance duties that keep our facility running smoothly for our community.

City of Durango’s Trail to Excellence

The City of Durango is a purpose-driven organization with more than 400 full-time and 300 part-time and seasonal employees across 15 departments, all working together to provide a wide range of services that keep our community running every day. From public safety and utilities to parks and recreation, our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services that enhance the lives of all who live, work, and visit here.

At the city, we focus on continually improving how we work and serve the community. This effort is called the Trail to Excellence (T2E), and every employee plays a part in it. Whether you work outdoors, in an office, or lead a team, your daily efforts connect to the city’s mission of providing excellent service and reaching the city’s vision of being a multigenerational community that is authentic, diverse, engaged, thriving, and environmentally responsible. The full details of this vision are outlined in the city’s strategic plan.

As a member of our team, your work will be meaningful because:

• Your ideas help shape citywide improvements.
• The work you do ties directly into measurable goals.
• You'll be part of a system that values collaboration, innovation, and results.

We're looking for team members who share our core values of teamwork, dependability, professionalism, service, respect, innovation, and wellbeing — and who are excited to make a difference in the community we serve.

What You’ll Do in This Role: 

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and buff floors to maintain a clean environment for library visitors
• Dust furniture and clean windows and glassware throughout the facility
• Sanitize and stock restrooms, kitchen areas, and water fountains
• Pick up litter, sweep sidewalks, and remove snow or ice from library grounds
• Set up and take down tables, chairs, and equipment for community meetings and library programs
• Perform minor building repairs such as replacing light bulbs and checking for leaks
• Conduct routine inspections of electrical outlets and light fixtures to keep them in working order
• Keep accurate logs of work performed and equipment used during your shift
• Help create a secure and welcoming environment for both staff and patrons

You Have:

• Previous cleaning and/or landscape experience (preferred)
• The ability to read and write at a level necessary to follow instructions and maintain simple logs

You Will Succeed in This Role If You:

• Are reliable and can stay on task without constant supervision
• Follow instructions and complete work with consistency and care 
• Enjoy interacting with the public and staff in a friendly, professional manner

What We Can Offer You: The following perks are available for part-time and seasonal employees.

• Free pass to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area
• Free Transit pass
• Eligibility to participate in the City’s Annual Wellness Challenge and a chance to receive prizes and cash rewards

To view the full job description, click here.

Belong at the City of Durango: 

We believe in creating an inclusive workforce that welcomes diversity of thoughts, viewpoints, and experiences. 

The City of Durango is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

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