Full-Time Facility Assistant
Job Title: Facility Assistant
Department: Building Maintenance
Employment/FLSA Status: Full-time, non-exempt
Salary: $16.27-20.34/hour
Hours: Monday-Thursday 2:30pm-10:30pm and Friday 12:00pm-8:00pm
Posting Date: 1/20/2026
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Position Description:
The Bartlett Public Library District is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Facility Assistant. This position supports the safe, clean, and efficient operation of the library’s facilities by performing routine maintenance, custodial duties, and set-ups to ensure a welcoming environment for staff and patrons.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform custodial, janitorial, and other housekeeping duties, including but not limited to: cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming, mopping, removing trash, replenishing supplies, and dusting.
- Maintain safe, clean, sanitary conditions throughout the building and grounds.
- Perform a variety of maintenance work for the library.
- Assist with care of trees, lawns, and shrubbery.
- Assist with snow and ice removal.
- Assist with preparations for special functions by arranging furniture, mounting decorations, and setting up equipment.
- Set up meeting rooms for Library programs.
- Report unusual conditions to management.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school graduate or equivalent required.
- At least one (1) year of custodial experience preferred.
- Knowledge of cleaning techniques.
- Ability to exercise safety precaution in the use of library equipment and material.
- Ability to work outside in variable temperatures and conditions to conduct required maintenance and groundskeeping activities as needed.
- Ability to bend, sit, reach, move about, hear and speak; noise level may be high when operating power equipment.
- Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds and move heavier materials using appropriate equipment.
- Ability to safely climb and work on a twelve (12) foot ladder.
- Ability to stand, be on feet, and move around for a full work shift.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension plan
- Paid holidays
- Vacation and sick time
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Employer paid basic life/AD&D insurance for employee
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Day off for birthday
- MissionSquare 457 Retirement Plan
To apply, please visit the Employment page on our website at www.bartlettlibrary.org
Equal Opportunity Employer
