Custodian - Gonzales Branch
Custodian - Gonzales Branch
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About Our Job
The Denver Public Library (DPL) isnt just a place to borrow books; its a vibrant essential hub for our diverse city. As a growing urban library system with 28 locations and over 4 million annual visitors were deeply woven into the fabric of Denver.
Join a team where your values align with your work. At the Denver Public Library were not just serving our community; were building a culture guided by principles that empower both our staff and the public. When you work with us youll experience:
A Truly Welcoming Environment: We champion accessibility and dignity for all creating safe spaces where every individual including you can thrive and be themselves. We believe in the power of belonging.
A Culture of Curiosity & Innovation: We encourage continuous learning exploration and forward-thinking. Here youll have the space to grow experiment and contribute to new ideas that shape our future.
Deep Community Connection: We are active neighbors fostering genuine relationships and bringing people together. Your work will directly strengthen our community by facilitating shared information ideas and experiences.
Commitment to Equity: We are actively working to change inequitable practices and provide opportunities for every person to succeed. We invite you to be part of a team thats committed to fostering a truly just and inclusive environment.
Accountable Stewardship: We lead with integrity responsibility and transparency ensuring our resources are used wisely. Youll contribute to an organization that protects privacy and preserves Denvers rich history for future generations.
If youre passionate about service fostering community connections and creating positive change we invite you to explore career opportunities with us. Come join a team that believes in the power of knowledge connection and equity.
Ready to learn more and see how you can contribute Visit us at and connect with our community on Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube and LinkedIn.
Unrivaled Benefits
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The targeting hiring range for this position is $. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:
Four (4) Medical Plans Dental Vision Insurance
Pension Plan for Life (employee contributes 8.45% employer matches at 17.95%) and 457 (b) Retirement Plan
PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year) and 12 paid holidays
CARE Bank Family Leave Benefits
Enhanced Work/Life Balance: Employee Assistance Program (6 counseling sessions per year legal assistance financial counseling discounted recreation center passes) Employee Volunteer Program Four Wellness Days Per Year
Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources
EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)
For more information please visit our website.
Denver Public Library operates across multiple branches and to meet evolving operational needs employees may be assigned to work at different locations. This flexibility helps us best serve our customers and optimize our resources. Work schedules vary based on operational needs.
About Our Location
The Rodolfo Corky Gonzales Branch Library is a bustling hub serving the West Colfax Villa Park and Sun Valley neighborhoods as well as Denvers Historic Jewish Community. Situated in a vibrant area near numerous schools parks and businesses along Colfax Avenue and Federal Blvd. corridor our library warmly welcomes all members of the community. We see many children & families during the day for Early Learning programs and have a strong teen presence after school. Open seven days a week we offer a diverse range of services including access to our extensive collection community spaces study rooms and a technology center. Experience our multicultural Plaza events Digital Arts and Media Music Recording Studio and satisfy your curiosity in our IdeaLAB/Makerspace.
About Our Job
DPL is hiring a Custodian to help us achieve our goal of providing welcoming spaces to everyone. This position will work at a variety of the 28 Library locations supporting the goal of customer service by ensuring that the library environment is clean safe and prepared for customer and staff use. Responsibilities include routine manual work involving custodial duties moving furniture in Library buildings snow removal and some outdoor landscaping duties.
What You Would Do
Performs interior custodial duties including mopping dusting and vacuuming and uses mechanical floor cleaners to polish buff strip and wax floors.
Removes waste and soiled linens from the work area and gathers and disposes of trash and waste which may contain hazardous materials.
Cleans and disinfects all fixtures floors mirrors windows doors and walls including those in kitchens bathrooms utility rooms locker rooms weight rooms holding cells and other work areas and restocks supplies as needed.
About You
Our ideal candidate has:
Knowledge of cleaning materials and the operation of custodial equipment.
Ability to perform routine and repetitive manual tasks for extended periods.
Ability to work in a physically demanding position with continuous bending kneeling and lifting of objects that can weigh up to 25-50 pounds.
Ability to follow simple written or oral instructions.
Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
Ability to work independently.
Ability or willingness to learn to use basic workplace technology including email and internet.
Ability to pass a physical examination and a background check after the offer to hire has been made.
Excellent customer service skills.
Minimum Qualifications
A high school diploma or equivalency.
Substitution(s)
One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirement.
Preferred Qualifications
A current Colorado drivers license with a good driving record.
One-year of work experience in cleaning or janitorial services
Dont let a checklist hold you back! Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups often self-select out if they dont meet every qualification. If youre reading this and feel a true passion for making an impact we wholeheartedly encourage you to apply. Your excitement for this work matters just as much as your resume.
Work Environment
Our locations are situated in public spaces and our work areas are shared and collaborative. This dynamic environment involves frequent interaction with a diverse range of customers and team members requiring a high degree of flexibility adaptability and responsiveness. Team members must be able to manage multiple types of requests each demanding varying levels of attention focus and care. At times the work can be fast-paced and emotionally demanding requiring strong emotional regulation and de-escalation skills. Throughout maintaining a high standard of customer service and professionalism is essential.
Additional Job Information
Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history and employment verification
All Denver Public Library employees must apply through their internal profile.
Application
Ensure that the Work Experience section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date.
At Denver Public Library we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the vibrant community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Join us in building a team that reflects the rich tapestry of our communities. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to learn grow and succeed.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
LJ1878 CustodianTo view the full job profile including position specifications physical demands and probationary period click here.
Position Type
UnlimitedLibrary Hiring Range
$18.81 - $23.51Target Pay
Agency
Denver Public LibraryRedeployment during Citywide Emergencies
City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
Assessment Requirement
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability genetic information age or any other status protected under federal state and/or local law.
It is your right to access oral or written language assistance sign language interpretation real-time captioning via CART or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you please contact with three business days notice.
Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
