Building Services Team Member

Floydlibrary; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Floydlibrary seeks a Building Services Team Member to maintain and clean library facilities, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for patrons. The role includes basic repairs, equipment assembly, and light grounds work, with evening and weekend availability.

Requires a GED/HS diploma and a valid driver’s license; successful drug screening/background check is required. This non-exempt, hourly position reports to the Assistant Director of Operations in the Facilities department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least six months of related experience.
• Must successfully pass a drug screening/background check.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Systematically clean assigned areas of the library by mopping, vacuuming, dusting, etc.
• Maintain housekeeping and maintenance supplies.
• Assist in exterior grounds keeping and light snow removal when needed.
• Repair minor plumbing, carpentry and light painting as requested.
• Assemble furniture and install equipment.
• Be attentive to safety hazards and security issues and report them.
• Evaluate worn or damaged equipment for replacement or repair.
• Make the library more accessible by adjusting signs, furniture, and shelves.

Skills

Housekeeping

Maintenance tools

Safety awareness

Light maintenance

Tools use

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer software

Email

Job description

Job Title: Building Services Team Member

Department: Facilities

Reports To: Asst. Director of Operations

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary: Minimum$12.00 per hour

Summary Ensures that building(s) and grounds appearance reflects/maintains a safe and welcoming environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Administration

• Systematically clean assigned areas of the library by mopping, vacuuming, dusting, etc.


• Maintain housekeeping and maintenance supplies.


• Assist in the removal of obsolete and unnecessary materials, including exterior grounds keeping. Light snow removal on walkways and entry ways when needed.


• Watch for building areas requiring repair or upkeep (lights, cleaning etc.).Correct or report them as appropriate.


• Repair minor plumbing, carpentry work and light painting as requested.


• Assemble furniture and install equipment.


• Be attentive to safety hazards and obstructions that make the building less accessible both within and on library grounds and correcting or notifying the person in charge.


• Be attentive to security problems (such as theft and mutilation of materials) and patrons who are violating the library’s building use policy.Assist the person in charge of dealing with them.


• Evaluate worn or damaged equipment to determine if the material needs to be replaced, withdrawn or repaired.


• Participate in the evaluation of cleaning equipment and tools prior to purchase and maintain the library’s tool collection.


• Make the library more accessible to all patrons by hanging signs, moving furniture, adjusting shelf height and recommending equipment.


• Attend and participate in workshops, training sessions and other meetings.


• Other duties as assigned and willingness to learn new techniques.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies

• Interpersonal Skills – Maintains confidentiality.


• Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit.


• Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.


• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization’s goals and values.


• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Candidate must successfully pass a drug screening/background check.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least six months of related experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.Ability to write simple correspondence.Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patrons, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

Knowledge of basic computer software applications and email.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Other Skills and Abilities

Basic knowledge of building, electrical, plumbing, mechanics, HVAC, painting, plastering and minor drywall repair.Ability to use hand and power tools.

Other Qualifications

Must be able to a flexible work schedule, which will include evenings and weekends.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EOE

Revised 09/2026