New Carlisle-Olive Township Public Library
Job Description – Maintenance Specialist
Supervisor – Assistant Director
Hours – Part-Time 20-25 hours per week, required to be on call for emergency maintenance
Wage Range: $15-$17 per hour depending on qualifications
Primary Function
Responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the library building and grounds, serves as library liaison to vendors and contracted workers.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Strong public service orientation and commitment to excellent customer service
- Valid Indiana Driver’s License
- Mechanical and maintenance experience and aptitude
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the public, vendors, and staff
Specific Responsibilities
- Performs routine maintenance to library equipment and building and maintains records of maintenance
- Schedules and coordinates outside vendors to perform maintenance and repairs
- Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; supports continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
- Perform and schedule outdoor maintenance, including snow removal, grounds keeping, irrigation systems maintenance
- Install, remove, or assemble furnishings, materials, and library equipment as needed
- Paints indoor and outdoor surfaces
- Works with programming staff to set up for community events
- Fills in for custodian as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to understand and follow safety procedures
- Knowledge of and experience with HVAC, electrical, and mechanical equipment
- Experience with email and basic office software
- Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
Physical Demands
- Work involves some exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises
- Applicants must have the ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, grasp, feel, maintain mobility and balance, work on a ladder, demonstrate good eye-hand coordination, lift up to 50lbs., see near, far and color, speak, hear, drive vehicles and operate power machinery