Employment Opportunities
Positions Available
Northland Public Library, whose mission is to enable, empower and encourage lifelong learning and discovery in a safe, welcoming space for all, is seeking a Part-time Cleaning/Maintenance Assistant.
Responsibilities for this position include performing custodial and maintenance services. Custodial work includes cleaning floors, furniture, windows, restrooms and removing trash. This person provides a comprehensive program of maintenance services including preventative maintenance and light repair of custodial equipment and keeps track of supplies. This is a 20 hr/week part time position. Regular hours are Tuesday – Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The starting rate for this position is $15.50/hour. We offer paid medical leave and retirement benefits as well as the additional items listed here: paid vacation, paid holidays.
- Federal Criminal Background Check, PA Criminal Record Check, and PA Child Abuse History Clearance are required upon offer of employment.
Northland Public Library embraces diversity and inclusion as key cornerstones to our success as an organization.
Please review employment requirements and additional information in the below section.
For a full description of the position please click here.
Candidates should submit an application and resume to nplhumanresources@northlandlibrary.org.
Candidates of interest will be contacted to schedule an interview. No phone calls please.
About Us
Open since 1968, Northland Public Library is the second largest library in Allegheny County. The library aims to serve as the primary community connection for more than 90,000 residents of our five supporting municipalities—Bradford Woods, Franklin Park, Marshall, McCandless, and Ross. As a member of the Allegheny County Library Association, we provide service to our supporting communities as well as all Allegheny County residents. We provide on-site and outreach programming, 24-hour online access through our website, an upgraded computer center, extensive print and electronic collections, community partnerships, and a creative, energetic, and dedicated staff. If you don’t like doing the same thing day after day, this may be the opportunity for you. There is always something new happening.
Northland Public Library embraces diversity and inclusion as key cornerstones to our success as an organization. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment that fully values the unique capabilities and perspectives of each of our employees and where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people who are black, indigenous, or of color, people who identify as LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply.
Employee Benefits
Northland is proud to extend the following benefits to all employees (part-time and full-time):
- Retirement benefits in the form of employer matching contributions to a Simple IRA
- Paid medical leave
Please see individual job postings for details regarding any additional benefits for the position you are applying for.
Job Applications
Requirements
- Federal Criminal Background Check, PA Criminal Record Check, and PA Child Abuse History Clearance are required upon offer of employment.
- A 10-year driving record may be required for those positions where offsite work may occur. Please see individual job postings for details.
- All Northland employees are designated Mandated Reporters. Appropriate training is required within 90 days of start date of employment and will be provided.
E-Verify
Northland participates in the E-Verify program. Prospective employees can find the Notice of E-Verify Participation HERE and Notice of Right to Work HERE.
Family Medical Leave Act
Northland is covered by the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Prospective employees can find the FMLA poster HERE.
Future Employment Opportunities
Northland Public Library will accept applications for future employment opportunities. You may submit an application along with a cover letter stating your expertise and interest at anytime.
Applications/resumes/cover letters should be sent to:
Human Resources
Northland Public Library
300 Cumberland Road
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15237
nplhumanresources@northlandlibrary.org
