Facilities Steward M-4
Community Libraries of Providence
Salary: $20.50 per hour to start, increases to $21.50 per hour/$44,720 (upon completion of
6-month probationary period)
Hours: Full-time, w/Benefits – 40 hours/week
Posted: August 11, 2026
Deadline: Applications accepted until the position is filled.
This position is in the United Service and Allied Workers of Rhode Island (USAW) union.
CLPVD is seeking a Facilities Steward (M4) to clean and perform minor repairs at Knight Memorial Library. They will also maintain a safe and secure environment for staff and library visitors by providing a warm welcome and orientation to library visitors; establishing a visible security presence in and around the library; and, by swiftly, calmly, and firmly enforcing the Behavior, Safe Child, and other CLPVD policies and responding to emergencies/incidents.
Essential Job Functions:
Cleaning & Maintenance:
Daily/Weekly Tasks:
● Dust shelves, furniture and fixtures;
● Sweep, dry mop and vacuum floors daily;
● Wet mop all floors/stairwells weekly;
● Wipe down all surfaces, including table tops and desks;
● Empty waste baskets and discard other materials;
● Set out recycling bins;
● Clean rest rooms and staff lounges;
● Set up and break down meeting rooms and other spaces for library events, classes, and programs;
● Pick up trash in the library and on library grounds;
● Clean and remove trash & recycling from afterschool meal service (vacuum as required);
● Replace paper goods, soap and other toilet articles.
Scheduled tasks as assigned by Operations Director:
● Strip and wax floors;
● Vacuum and shampoo carpets for routine cleaning and, as needed, to remove stains;
● Clean windows;
● Sweep and clean stairwells and elevators and/or excessive indoor dirt caused by inclement weather;
● Other duties as assigned within classification.
Seasonal Responsibilities:
● Assist with snow removal by pre-treating walkways and keeping up with snow clean up (walkways, parking lots, and steps) during the day while the library is open.
● Maintain outdoor spaces on a weekly basis: cut the grass; weed; and trim trees (Spring, Summer, Fall).
Maintenance Tasks:
● As requested, serve as point person for contractors as directed by the Operations Director;
● Move furniture, books, or other items as requested, within the library or between libraries;
● Assist with de-cluttering and removal of outdated items;
● Assemble/disassemble library furnishings;
● Hang artwork or displays;
● Change lightbulbs, batteries, filters; empty de-humidifiers;
● Attend to clogged toilets or other basic plumbing tasks (i.e., vacuuming up water);
● Safely clean up biohazards (e.g., vomit);
● Perform basic repairs utilizing hammer, nails, electrical tape, or other basic tools;
● May deliver afterschool meals from time to time;
● Other duties as assigned within classification.
Safety:
● Welcomes patrons and provides a general orientation to the building.
● Interacts with and builds relationships with library users to promote constructive, cooperative, and positive interactions with library staff and other patrons.
● Maintains patron behavior policy as part of a staff team; reports all issues to the Supervisor.
● Provides for the safety and security for all persons (staff and library visitors), and CLPVD property.
● Patrols and monitors the interior and perimeter of the premises to observe and identify potential safety risks, security risks and undesirable conditions.
● Monitor restrooms of the library, including managing keyed access.
● Responds to emergency situations including, but not limited to, safety hazards, fires, medical emergencies and threats to life and/or property
● Complies with organization and department policies and procedures.
● Other duties as assigned within classification.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
● Ability to speak and read English.
● Strong desire to work in a collaborative, team-based working environment.
● Must possess strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
● Able to de-escalate problems and conflicts and remain calm under pressure, including emergencies.
● Ability to interact with diverse patrons including different ages, languages and cultures.
● Positive attitude towards and willingness to support community members experiencing homelessness, substance abuse, and/or mental health challenges in the library.
● Enthusiastic about supporting youth in using the library constructively.
● Able to lift up to 51 pounds.
● Skill in the use of basic hand and electric tools and familiarity with parts and materials is required.
● Physically able to push, lift, bend, stoop, kneel, and work with repetitive motions.
● Use of ladders and climbing on equipment up to 12 feet high will be required to maintain equipment.
● Valid RI driver's license and vehicle to drive short distances between libraries.
● Required to have an MVR check performed every 2 years and have a BCI check done as outlined in the CLPVD policies.
Experience and Training:
High school graduation or equivalent. Experience in cleaning commercial buildings necessary. Additional training will be provided by the Operations Director. Must attend security training as required.
Schedule:
40 hours per week: Monday - Thursday, 12:00 – 9:00 PM (1-hour meal break); Saturday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (1- hour meal break). Fridays off.
Benefits:
§ Health benefits include competitive medical and dental coverage.
§ Paid-time off benefits include paid sick leave, paid parental leave, 3 days paid personal leave, 17 paid holidays, and 17 paid vacation days. There is a 6-month waiting period for vacation and personal day usage and a 3-month waiting period for sick leave usage.
§ Financial benefits include 401(k) investment options with matching employer contributions, and employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
Send resume, cover letter, and three references to:
Maria Melvin, HR Manager, mmelvin@clpvd.org, (401) 467-2700 x.1606
EEOC Statement:
Community Libraries of Providence is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law
