Innovation Technician

Innovation Technician

Pay Grade: 49
Compensation/Benefits: $24.09 - $32.59/hr; Part-time benefits
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Hours: 32 hrs/wk Part-time; Some days, evenings, and weekends
Location: Mead Library, Mead, CO 80542

Department: Branch Services
Supervisor: Creative Technology Supervisor
Supervises: None
Deadline for Application: July 15, 2026

Role:

Answers patron requests for information and assistance and helps patrons learn and create in a makerspace and woodworking/industrial shop.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

35% - PATRON ASSISTANCE – Serves as the first point of contact for patrons in assistance with using industrial, maker, and innovation equipment; guiding them in use of machinery, hardware, and software. Helps patron register for training and booking equipment. Provide one-on-one assistance with maker and woodworking equipment upon request. (Essential)

25% - TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION – Serves as a point contact for patrons in assistance with using library technology; identifies opportunities for formal training in the library; advises patrons on availability of classroom and individual technology instruction; conducts safety training and equipment use training for various machines and refers patron on to the Creative Technologist or a Librarian for further assistance. (Essential) 

25% - IN BRANCH PROGRAMMING– Under the guidance of a supervisor, develops informative and entertaining programs by using project management and outcomes-based planning and evaluation tools; assists in delivering programs to audiences within the library; builds & maintains relationships with community partners; assists Community Relations and Marketing with recruiting attendees to provide benefit to patrons, to promote use of library resources and represent the library district to the community. (Essential) 

10% - MAINTENANCE OF INNOVATION & MAKER SPACE TOOLS & EQUIPMENT – Assists Creative Technologist with the regular maintenance, oversight, and cleaning of the makers space and innovation tools and equipment at LINC. Recommends repairs or replacement equipment as needed. (Essential)

5% - OTHER DUTIES – Assists with providing website content, creating displays, and promoting the industrial space within LINC. Improving and expanding community engagement; Assists Supervisor to ensure the smooth operation of the department. (Non-Essential) 

Minimum Requirements:

Education: 

Associate’s Degree 

Experience: 

One year of similar or related experience 

Able to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently (preferred) 

Or any combination of education and experience which provides the success factors. 

District Success Factors: 

Focuses on the customer 

Initiative 

Contributes to a positive work environment 

Strategic thinking 

Pursues personal development 

Continuous improvement 

Takes pride in the workplace 

Emotionally intelligent 

Tactful 

Knowledge of public library operations 

Creativity 

Job Success Factors: 

Knowledge of public library reference service 

Knowledge of print and online reference resources 

Skill in reference interviewing 

Skill in using and troubleshooting a variety of computers and mobile electronic devices 

Skill in Windows, MS Office Suite, and Publisher 

Skill in using Innovative Interfaces, Inc’s Sierra or another comparable automated library system 

Skill in customer services including dealing with difficult patrons and volatile situations 

Able to operate various office equipment including copiers 

Able to plan and conduct age-appropriate programming 

Able to use good judgment 

Able to work in teams 

Able to work with confidential information 

Able to foster a nonjudgmental, supportive environment for a diverse population of users by using patience and effective communication to assure a positive learning experience 

Physical Success Factors: 

Able to push a fully loaded book-cart weighing up to 200 lbs. 

Able to lift 50 lbs.

Benefits:

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(a) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation, dependent care and medical expenses

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Leave

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.