Hartford Public Library is nationally recognized for its wide range of initiatives including immigration services,
employment assistance, school partnerships and youth leadership training. Now celebrating its 127th year,
Hartford Public Library remains at the forefront of redefining the urban library experience in the 21st Century
with services designed for and by a diverse and dynamic city and region. With seven locations throughout the
city, HPL is the catalyst for opportunities in education, civic engagement, intellectual enrichment and cultural
development for tens of thousands of children, youth and adults every year. www.hplct.org.

The Library currently seeks a Maintainer I.

The Maintainer I position supports Hartford Public Library's mission & core values and is responsible for
ensuring the highest level of custodial services is provided to employees and patrons by maintaining clean and
orderly facilities. This position is responsible for day to day cleaning of the library. Maintains and organizes
cleaning supplies, and submits requests for purchases of said supplies, in a timely fashion. Performs other
duties as detailed and assigned.

Responsibilities include:

Housekeeping

• Performs custodial/housekeeping duties. Cleaning and sanitizing areas of the building.
• Maintain a clean building free of hazards to staff, patrons, and equipment.
• Organize and secure all cleaning supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Inform Facility Manager and staff of any specific maintenance issues in need of attention.
• Create and submit supply purchase lists to appropriate staff in a timely manner. Vacuum all areas daily

lounge, main stairway, emergency stairwells, and program rooms regularly. Clean and stock all
restrooms daily, including cleaning and sanitizing sinks, toilets, countertops, floors, walls, mirrors,
dispensers, doors and handles, and infant changing tables.

• Remove all trash and recyclables on a daily basis.
• Occasionally move furniture as needed.
• Clean kitchen countertops, cabinet faces, walls, microwaves, refrigerators, and sinks. Dishes are the

remove any marks on walls, surfaces, or furniture.

• Clean interior and exterior glass doors and vestibules daily. Clean all doors and door handles of

• Clean and maintain entryways.
• Clean and maintain elevator, including door surfaces and button pads. Spot clean furniture as needed.
• Keep accurate record of hours worked through appropriate databases.
• Communicates regularly with Facility Manager and Director and/or appropriate staff as needed.
• Opens and closes library building according to security procedures.
• Perform grounds care by removal of trash daily including snow removal as needed
• Perform light plumbing as needed, including unclogging toilets and sinks.
• Must learn about all building mechanical and non-mechanical systems in order to assist vendors with

Education and Experience/Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous janitorial and maintenance experience is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must have the ability to interact with internal and external customers in a professional manner.
• Strong commitment with working within a team environment as required.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to meet flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Must have the ability to read and understand OSHA guidelines and other facilities related data such as MSDA

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Ability to continuously bend, twist, stoop, reach and pull.
• Ability to keep composure in everyday, potentially stressful situations.
• Ability to meet a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Able to walk, sit and stand for extended periods.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

To Apply: Please email resume and cover letter to hpljobs@hplct.org and reference Maintainer I Part Time in
the subject line of your email.

Newly hired employees of the Hartford Public Library must present proof of receipt of a COVID-19 vaccination
and may not begin employment at the Library until proof of vaccination (two doses of either the Pfizer or
Moderna vaccines or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine). Booster vaccinations may be required in
the future. The Library may consider exemptions for prospective employees who cannot become vaccinated
due to a qualifying medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief. Candidates who receive a conditional
offer of employment and who seek a medical or religious exemption to the Library’s vaccination policy will be

provided with additional instructions at the time of the conditional offer. Testing requirements and/or
additional PPE requirements may apply to unvaccinated employees.

Schedule: 3PM – 8PM Monday – Thursday /9AM – 5:30PM Saturday

Appointment Rate (PT): $16.03 hourly – Per CBA

Hartford Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.