Building Services Assistant

Indian Prairie Public Library; Darien (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Indian Prairie Public Library is seeking a part-time Building Services Assistant to help operate and maintain the library building and surrounding property.

You will perform light cleaning, assist with setup for meetings, handle basic repairs with hand tools, and support staff while ensuring safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires weekday mornings with flexible scheduling and may include evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Available weekday mornings with flexible schedule.
• Evening or weekend shifts may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and hospitality to guests and staff.
• Work with Building Services Coordinator to set priorities for projects.
• Inspect the building, clean spills, and restock restrooms daily.
• Assist with meeting room setup.
• Assist with painting, touch-ups, and wall repairs.
• Assist with landscaping, watering.
• Break down boxes for recycling and manage trash removal.
• Receive and distribute supplies, materials, and donations.

Skills

Hand tools proficiency

Safety-conscious

Team player

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description: Building Services Assistant

Overview

A part-time position that assists with the operation, maintenance, repair, and appearance of the building and property in a style that supports the library’s mission, values, and vision. This position is responsible to the Deputy Director.

Responsibilities and Duties (Illustrative, not exhaustive)

• Provide and model excellent customer service and hospitality, assuring positive guest and staff experiences.
• Work with the Building Services Coordinator to share project work and determine priorities
• Inspect the building and clean up messes and spills as needed, check restrooms daily and restock supplies; do light cleaning, vacuuming, and occasionally mopping and washing windows
• Assist with meeting room setup as needed.
• Assist with regular painting, touch-ups, and wall repair.
• Assist with landscaping duties, including watering
• Break down boxes for recycling; remove trash from parking lot and exterior of building.
• Assist with receiving and distribution of supplies, materials, and donations.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Necessary Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of basic tools; ability to use hand tools for repairs, carpentry, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of how to perform tasks safely and efficiently.

Necessary Abilities

• Must be a team player and enjoy working with people.
• Ability to work independently, determining and adjusting priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Completing tasks in an orderly and timely manner.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written in English.
• Able to work with frequent interruptions.
• Exercise discretion with patrons and staff.

Physical Requirements

• Manual use of equipment and supplies;
• Ability to lift objects of up to 60 pounds and pull heavy objects of up to 250 pounds with carts or dollies and regularly lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to walk, carry, sit, stoop, bend, push and pull, reach, grasp, climb stairs and ladders.
• Some work is performed outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions.

Qualifications for Appointment

• High school or equivalent.
• Must be available to work weekday mornings plus have a flexible schedule.
• Evening or weekend work may be required.