Facilities Technician (part-time)

https://cdpl.bamboohr.com/careers/64CDPL is looking for an energetic Facilities Technician who will assist to maintain a clean, comfortable and safe environment for library patrons and staff. The Facilities Technician identifies and reports to the Assistant Director all problems related to the buildings and grounds for the main library and museum, recommends solutions to those problems, and implements them. Use of personal vehicle in the city and surrounding areas as needed or assigned.

Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of two years’ field experience in specialized trade such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing or carpentry. Building trades certification or journeyman’s license preferred. Experience in serving in this capacity a plus. Strong analytical skills and computer skills, including the use of email.

Schedule: 10 hours/week to start. Days with occasional evenings and weekends. Building emergencies may necessitate work outside hours of library operation.

How to apply: Apply online at https://cdpl.bamboohr.com/careers/64 . No phone calls, please.

Deadline to apply: Open until filled.

Crawfordsville District Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Description

Job Title: Facilities Technician

Job Classification: Class 9

Branch/Department: Administration Department

Location: Crawfordsville District Public Library

Employment status: Part-time

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Summary: The Facilities Technician assists to maintain a clean, comfortable and safe environment for library patrons, museum visitors and staff. The Facilities Technician identifies and reports all problems related to the buildings and grounds for the main library and museum, recommends solutions to those problems, and implements them. Use of personal vehicle in the city and surrounding areas as needed or assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs preventative maintenance

Performs preventative maintenance work and/or repair work on CDPL-owned buildings, grounds and related equipment

Inspects and reports to Assistant Director need for major repairs

Maintains building surfaces, roofs, floors, doors, windows, light fixtures and other components

Arranges and coordinates maintenance and/or repairs performed by vendors, contractors, etc.

Performs minor repairs and light construction

Makes minor repairs to defective plumbing, electrical wiring, computer cabling, window panes, lights, furniture and equipment, etc.

Replaces ballasts and changes lightbulbs

Paints walls, trim, parking spaces, etc., as necessary or as assigned

Performs light construction work (walls, shelves, racks, etc.) as assigned

Assembles/erects equipment, shelving, and furnishings purchased by the library or museum when necessary

Maintains a clean, comfortable, and safe environment

Maintains appropriate temperature and humidity ranges for library, archival, and museum collections

Maintains comfortable interior temperatures utilizing programmable thermostats for library staff and patrons

Assists staff in the arrangement of furniture, shelving, and equipment; on special decorating projects; and to set up tables and chair for scheduled events as needed

Transports recyclables to recycling sites

Performs custodial tasks, as needed, in the absence of regular janitorial workers to keep up appearance and safety of library and museum buildings and grounds (public and office areas)

Assists in keeping sidewalks cleared of snow

Maintains necessary documentation

Maintains service records and test records for equipment such as fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, HVAC system and similar equipment

Assists Library Director with budgetary needs for buildings and grounds

Performs other tasks to assist with the smooth running of the department

Orders and maintains inventory of cleaning, janitorial, and building maintenance equipment and supplies

Runs errands pertaining to duties

Checks buildings, as needed, on days when the library and/or museum are closed

Coordinates and oversees occasional building-related volunteers and community service workers

Observes and implements Library Board policies and procedures

Performs other related duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum of two years’ field experience in specialized trade such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing or carpentry; building trades certification or journeyman’s license preferred

Previous experience serving in this capacity a plus

Strong analytical skills and computer skills, including use of email

Job Skills and Knowledge Requirements

Demonstrates knowledge of skills and abilities in using equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance

Demonstrates knowledge and skills in the use of equipment and supplies necessary to do minor repairs

Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions

Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedules

Ability to communicate orally and in writing

Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions

Ability to work under pressure in emergencies

Excellent interpersonal skills for working with library staff, contractors, utility and other service representatives

Cooperative spirit, reliability, enthusiasm, friendliness, energy, resourcefulness, initiative, tact, good judgment, and a sense of humor are essential

Valid Indiana driver’s license, good driving record and reliable transportation

Special Necessary Requirements

Employment contingent on acceptable results of a background check.

Valid Indiana State driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and proof of insurance.

Certification

Librarian certification not required for this position

Contact

Occasional contact with the public

Occasional contact with building and grounds vendors

Daily contact with personnel from other departments

Daily contact with janitorial vendors

Supervision

Supervised by Assistant Director

No supervisory duties

Technical Competencies

Conducts routine database and Internet searches

Performs data entry and basic word processing

Performs basic photocopier functions

Communicates through email

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely:

Performs tasks that require the ability to walk, sit, talk and hear

Uses hands to operate and use objects, tools and controls

Walks and stands for long periods of time and is occasionally required to climb up and down ladders, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach from floor level to six feet in height

Uses specific vision abilities required by this job, which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus

Lifts materials or other objects weighing up to 30 pounds and occasionally must lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

Schedule

Typically works up to 10 hours weekly, including daytime, evening, and weekend hours as necessary to accommodate service needs

Building emergencies may necessitate work outside hours of library operation.

Working Environment

Primarily indoors with heating and cooling regulated in a general library and museum environment

Some tasks will need to be performed outdoors in a non-controlled environment

Hazards are infrequent but may include: fumes, dust, asbestos, gasses, moving mechanical equipment parts, extreme temperatures, maintenance and repair of pressurized water systems, inadequate lighting and loud no