Maintenance Technician

Richland Library is seeking to hire a Full-Time Maintenance Technician at our Main location.

Sample Duties:

• Troubleshoots and performs repairs a wide variety of building, mechanical, and electrical equipment and system issues
• Conducts basic maintenance troubleshooting and repairs
• Receives, processes, and delivers mail and parcels
• Assists in the basic maintenance of library vehicles
• Assembles and installs equipment and furniture
• Replaces light bulbs and performs minor electrical repairs on light fixtures
• Delivers books, supplies, furniture, appliances, money, and other materials to designated locations
• Verifies receipt of materials against packing lists and purchase orders
• Maintains library grounds by disposing of trash
• Arranges rooms for meetings
• Follows organizational, County, public health and safety guidelines and protocols and performs job functions in a safe manner and reports all safety hazards per established policies and procedures
• Attends and participates in staff, and professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and best practices
• Learns and consistently exhibits Richland Library’s brand promises in all interactions with customers and colleagues; provides outstanding customer service to all internal and external customers; successfully ascertains and meets the individualized needs of each customer
• Works outside of standard business hours, including nights and weekends based on organizational responsibilities and job requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; supplemented by some previous directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.
• Required to possess and maintain a valid State of South Carolina Driver’s License and the ability to drive a Library owned vehicle per established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines

Location, Salary & Hours:

Where: Richland Library Main, 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Salary: $29,738 annually plus excellent benefits.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Job Role & Level: T2; Pay Grade & Salary Band: 2; FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

** Richland Library may change location and schedule of any library job.

Deadline: Open Until Filled. However, we reserve the right to close this posting without notice. We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.

No phone calls and/or in person inquiries regarding status of applications. Applicants selected for interview will be contacted by phone. 

Why the Richland Library?

Richland Library is a vibrant, contemporary organization that provides resources and information that advance the Midlands. Offering state-of-the-art technology, a great variety of literary and cultural programs and 12 bustling facilities located throughout the county, Richland Library offers a truly customized, modern library experience for residents and visitors alike. 

The Richland Library is an award-winning, forward-thinking public library system because of our exceptional, diverse staff, who are passionate about serving our community. Be a part of our team and help us to continue to fulfill our mission to help our customers learn, create and share.

We are guided by our shared Vision: “to enhance the quality of life for our entire community”; and by strategic objectives including advancing our community, having an engaged staff who make a significant positive difference, and enhancing the experience and outcomes of customers who interact with Richland Library.

We are an equal opportunity employer; we consider all qualified candidates without regards to race, color, sex (to include pregnancy, childbirth, and all related medical conditions), religion or belief, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, or any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. The Library also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please indicate if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Salary : $29,738