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Library Custodian and Maintenance Support - Part-Time Temporary

City of Prescott
May 04, 2026
Part-time
On-site
Prescott, Arizona, United States

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Library Custodian and Maintenance Support

Library

Part-Time Temporary

Hiring Pay: $18.00 Per Hour

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Deadline to Apply: 5/15/2026


Benefits Summary:

Benefits for Part-Time Temporary Employees

  • Paid sick time
  • A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching (depending on eligibility).

Work Schedule:

  • One (1) - 15 hour per week position.
  • Flexible schedule required

    Tuesday - Saturday 3 hours per day between 5:00 AM and 8:00 AM

Essential Duties:

  • Sweeps, vacuums, mops, scrubs, waxes, and buffs floors; washes windows, walls, and mirrors; cleans and disinfects restrooms and replenishes supplies; dusts and cleans offices; empties trash cans

  • Performs minor light repairs

  • Moves office furniture and equipment

  • Shovels snow from building walkways in winter and salts icy walkways as needed

  • Acts as back-up for transit driver when needed. Duties include driving transit van over established route; picking up and delivering bins containing books, mail and miscellaneous materials; loading and unloading van at specified locations; emptying book drops; picking up book donations and processing book donations.

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Prior custodial experience and background preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Employee Core Beliefs:

City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Act with Integrity, Work as a Team, Have Personal Commitment and Loyalty, Solve Problems, Take Pride In Excellent Results, High Level of Productivity and Being Nice

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of machinery, equipment and tools necessary for maintaining public areas

  • Knowledge of basic preventative maintenance on assigned equipment

  • Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions

  • Knowledge of common hand and power tools

  • Skill in following oral and written instructions

  • Skill in following safety practices and recognizing hazards

  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff

  • Ability to read and write in English.
  • Ability to keep a schedule

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

  • Work is performed in a library environment.
  • Must be able to lift, carry, and/or push materials weighing up to 75 pounds, including full book carts, book bins, and lifting tubs.
  • Sufficient to effectively and safely perform required duties and to safely operate required equipment and city vehicle as needed
  • Sufficient to clearly, concisely, and effectively communicate in person and over the telephone

Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

  • Drug screening
  • Motor vehicle records check
  • Criminal background screening

City of Prescott Contact Information

201 N. Montezuma Street, Suite 207

Prescott, AZ 86301

Email: hr@prescott-az.gov

Website: www.prescott-az.gov

Phone: 928-777-1410 / Fax: 928-832-1222

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection process. In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493, this position has been identified as "Safety Sensitive". The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.