Building Services Assistant

RAILS Libraries; Darien (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Indian Prairie Public Library District in Darien, IL seeks a part-time handyperson to provide maintenance support. The role requires weekday morning availability, occasional evenings/weekends, and a friendly service mindset while helping keep the building safe and welcoming.

You will perform minor repairs, outdoor upkeep, cleaning, and organization, assist with meeting room setup, landscaping tasks, and trash removal.

Qualifications

• Must be available weekday mornings; some evenings or weekends may be required.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. and pull up to 250 lbs. with carts or dollies; regularly lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle.
• Enjoy working outdoors and keeping the building clean and organized.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and responsive customer service to members and staff.
• Inspect building regularly for cleaning, painting, and repair issues.
• Assist with meeting room setup as needed.
• Assist with landscaping duties including watering.
• Remove trash from parking lot and grounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Handy with tools

Outdoor work

Cleaning and organizing

Flexibility

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Indian Prairie Public Library is seeking an energetic, customer service-oriented handyperson for this part-time position. This position is a minimum of 12 hours per week with occasional extra hours; applicants must work weekday mornings and may need to work some evenings or weekends for special projects. The salary is $18.58 per hour.

The ideal applicant will:

• Be handy with tools and able to perform minor repairs
• Enjoy working outdoors
• Enjoy cleaning and keeping things organized
• Be flexible
• Take pride in the appearance of the building
• Enjoy being a part of a team environment

Qualifications

Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. and pull up to 250 lbs. with carts or dollies and regularly lift and carry up to 40 lbs.; ability to walk, carry, sit, stoop, bend, push and pull, reach, grasp, climb stairs and ladders; ability to work outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions; high school or equivalent; must be available weekday mornings; some evening or weekend work may be required; must have a valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle.

Job duties include:

Provide friendly and responsive customer service to members and staff; inspect building regularly for cleaning, painting, and repair issues; assist with meeting room setup as needed; assist with landscaping duties including watering; remove trash from parking lot and grounds; and other duties as assigned.

The Indian Prairie Public Library District is located in Darien, Illinois, serving 42,000 residents in the communities of Darien, Willowbrook, and Burr Ridge. Indian Prairie Public Library District is an equal opportunity employer.

Minimum of 12 hours per week with occasional extra hours; applicants must work weekday mornings and may need to work some evenings or weekends for special projects.