Employment

BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER

The Phillipsburg Library is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Building Maintenance Worker to provide custodial services to the library.

Duties Include:

  • Collecting trash and recycling
  • Vacuuming all areas
  • Cleaning lobby glass windows
  • Clean and disinfect bathrooms as well as making sure bathrooms are fully stocked each day
  • Mopping hard surface areas
  • Clean/dust table tops
  • Dust Computers
  • Book shelves
  • Dust window sills
  • Flushing floor drains
  • Cleaning carpets
  • Keep track of supplies
  • Monthly emergency lighting checks
  • Outdoor duties as necessary
  • Handyman skills a plus.

Hours are 15 hours per week, Monday thru Friday, either morning or evening depending on availability. Starting pay is $17.34/hr. This is a Civil Service position, the NJ First Residency Act applies unless granted a waiver. Send resume and references to: director@pburglib.org


PART TIME LIBRARY ASSISTANT

Phillipsburg Library seeks a skilled, enthusiastic and empathetic person to join our adult services staff.  Duties include answering basic reference and readers’ advisory questions, assisting with adult programs, instructing patrons in popular software programs, and assisting patrons with all aspects of technology, including mobile devices and e-readers.

The successful candidate will have a strong customer service orientation, be technologically adept, and have an understanding of basic library organization.  Excellent communication skills, patience, a sense of humor and ability to multi-task is a must.

High school degree required, Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

This is a 16-20 hour per week position which will include weekday, evening and Saturday hours. Starting pay is $16.86/hr. This is a Civil Service position, the NJ First Residency Act applies unless granted a waiver.

To apply, email cover letter, resume and three references to director@pburglib.org