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Caretaker PT, Eden Library
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What they do
A Handyperson performs household maintenance, decorating, minor building work or related tasks for a service user. They are self-employed as part of the "gig economy".
$57,119 / year median in New York
+25% projected growth
Job Description
Location:
Eden Library Position:
Caretaker, part-time
Hours of Work:
10-12 hours per week
Hourly Rate:
$19.704 per hour
Posting Date:
September 8, 2026 MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
∙One year of full-time experience in general janitorial work. (Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.)
SAMPLE DUTIES
(illustrative only):
∙Makes minor repairs to buildings and equipment such as unplugging toilets, replacing light bulbs, repairing furniture;
∙Cuts grass and maintains landscaping;
∙Takes out weekly garbage and recycling;
∙Keeps all areas of property orderly and clean;
∙Keeps walks free of snow with shovel or snow blower.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
∙Working knowledge of the maintenance and repair of buildings, fixtures, and equipment;
∙Ability to make a variety of simple repairs and adjustments to building and equipment;
∙Working knowledge of the properties of various cleaning substances;
∙Industry and dependability;
∙Good physical condition;
∙Excellent time and attendance record.