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Joplin Public Library

Custodian - Joplin Public Library

Pay: $31,304/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Joplin, MO (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/14/2026

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What they do

A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.

$32,929 / year median in Missouri

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Joplin Public Library is a municipal public library located in Joplin, MO. Staff are professional, innovative, and customer-focused. Our vision is to be a welcoming community where learning and connection grow and lives are enriched.

Our work environment includes:

Public setting On-the-job training Flexible working hours Safe work environment

POSITION AVAILABLE

: Part-time custodian

SCHEDULE

: Part-time position (20 hours per week), with a combination of afternoons, evenings and weekends required. Flexibility is ideal, as you will occasionally be asked to fill in for the full-time custodian.

DEADLINE

: First consideration is Friday, January 23, 2026

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES :

Under general supervision, performs a variety of cleaning activities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

: Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent and experience equivalent to one full year of custodial work. Basic e-mail, writing and verbal communication ability required.

BENEFITS

: Benefits package includes a monthly accrual of sick and personal leave, a yearly accrual of two weeks vacation and eleven paid holidays per year; health, dental, and vision insurance available at COBRA rates.

STARTING SALARY

: $15.05 per hour

APPLICATION

: Applications are available at the library, 1901 E. 20 St., or download an application at .

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTAC T

Lisa E. Brown at (417) 623-7953 ext. 1020, or email lbrown@joplinpubliclibrary.org The Joplin Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$15.05 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off

Work Location:

In person