Job Description –Maintenance Specialist

Huntington City-Township Public Library

Hours: 15hrs/week or 30hrs/bi-weekly, additional hours may be available a few times per year

Position Description:

The Maintenance Specialist completes tasks associated with building maintenance, cleaning and general upkeep, mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting, and general labor. Work is performed under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor.

Primary Objectives:

• Clean and maintain the appearance of library facilities
• Ensure the continued operation of mechanical systems
• Assist with general labor duties including heavy lifting
• Assist Library staff with special projects as assigned

Specific Responsibilities of the Job

• Clean rooms, hallways, restrooms, offices, stairways and windows.
• Clean floors, rugs, carpet, and tile.
• Perform minor and major repair of all buildings and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance procedures on building mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis; inspects belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filters, greases bearings, seals, etc.; repairs or replaces broken parts.
• Clean and inspect furnace units and determine the need for repairs.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
• May operate a computer which controls and monitors mechanical equipment and utility systems.
• Monitor electrical equipment and control circuits; determine the need for repairs.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required.
• Assist with the renovation/remodeling of buildings; repairs plaster and drywall; paints building structures.
• Assemble and repair library furniture and equipment.
• Perform outside custodial duties such as snow removal and landscape maintenance as required.
• May obtain estimates for supplies, repair parts; orders parts as needed.
• Sets up and tear down chairs and tables in meeting rooms.
• Participate in organization-wide process improvement efforts
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement and efficiency
• Communicate regularly with the Supervisor

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Note that these requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret miscellaneous drawings and schematics.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, customers, and the public
• Ability to contribute to a positive work culture that fosters excellent customer service and teamwork

Education and Experience

• Degree or equivalent experience: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Years of experience: At least 1 year of mechanical or maintenance experience preferred
• Specialized training in: Maintenance and repair or mechanical
• Certification: None

Physical Demands

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear.
• The employee is often required to use their hands and fingers to feel and manipulate objects.
• The employee must be able to see small objects and discern colors.
• The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Extended periods of standing are required.
• Extended periods of walking are required.
• Extended periods of kneeling, crouching and bending are required.
• Ability to push or pull up to 100 pounds with mechanical assistance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• The employee will regularly be exposed to chemicals used in common cleaning products.
• The employee will regularly be exposed to adverse atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, and gases.
• The employee may occasionally work in confined or restricted spaces.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate but may be loud.
• Outdoor work is regularly required.

Conclusion

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• No nights
• No weekends

Experience:

• Janitorial: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person