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Careers at the Joplin Public Library

Become a Part of Our Team

We often have part-time or volunteer positions available.

Full-time custodian

POSITION AVAILABLE: Full-time custodian

SCHEDULE: Full-time, non-exempt position, with morning and afternoon weekday hours
required. 40 hours per week.

DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until position is filled, but first consideration given to applications received by July 3, 2025.

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, vision and life
insurance also available.

STARTING SALARY: $14.3339/hr.-$15.8258/hr.

APPLICATION: Applications are available at the library, 1901 E. 20 th St., or download an
application at www.joplinpubliclibrary.org/LibraryApp.pdf.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Lisa E. Brown at (417) 623-7953 ext. 1020,
or email lbrown@joplinpubliclibrary.org

The Joplin Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

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Volunteer

Volunteers are a valuable resource for public service organizations and we are grateful to our terrific volunteers who help support the Library. Volunteers generally straighten or shelve materials, perform clerical duties, clean toys, dust shelves, assist with program preparation, or work on other specially assigned projects.

If you are interested in volunteering with the Joplin Public Library please fill out our volunteer application by clicking the “Apply to Volunteer” button below. Library staff will review the application and contact you when a position is available.

Apply to Volunteer

The Friends of the Joplin Public Library also use the services of its volunteers/members to run a book sale and staff a Library welcome table.  If you’re interested in helping them, visit FriendsOfTheJPL.org.