Current Job Opportunities
Updated 05/08/2024
Maintenance Technician
Reports To: Facilities Manager
Salary: $15.00/Hour
Work Schedule: 20 Hours/Week, Part-Time, Primarily days/afternoons; evenings and Saturdays as needed
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for safely conducting general repairs and preventative maintenance activities on Library equipment, property, structures, and grounds.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct maintenance on electrical systems including changing ballasts, breakers, GFIs, and lightbulbs
- Conduct maintenance on HVAC systems including filter changes, coil cleanings, and general troubleshooting
- Conduct maintenance on plumbing systems including snaking drains, replacing fixtures, and repairing leaks
- Undertake pest control activities, including spraying insecticides
- Clearly and proactively communicate activities, whereabouts, and maintenance status with Manager
- Keep all appropriate personnel informed of any potential problems or emergency situations
- Assist with grounds management, including snow and leaf removal
- Perform drywall repair, painting, and light carpentry as necessary
- Assist in the setup of displays and meeting rooms
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Make decisions and work independently and interdependently
- Accept and manage change
- Maintain composure and overcome stress in any situation
- Identify efficiencies and suggest improvements in workflow
- Be enthusiastic, creative, flexible, energetic, value diversity, and possess a sense of humor
- Solve problems in a professional manner with library patrons, co-workers, manager, and Leadership
- Form and maintain excellent working relationships
- Adapt to a flexible schedule when required in order to meet vendors, perform work during closed hours, and respond to emergency situations
- Safely and effectively use hand, power, and cleaning equipment
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements include:
Strong interpersonal skills and additional abilities such as good verbal and written communication, technology, leadership & decision-making, critical thinking & problem solving, and time management. Commits to excellent customer service and is self-motivated and innovative. Possess valid Indiana driver’s license with a clean driving record. High school diploma or equivalent. Two years of related work experience and CPR certification or willingness to attain within 6 months.