Facilities Maintenance Lead

Kansas-City-Public-Library; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Public Library is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to oversee general maintenance of facilities, grounds, and equipment under the Plant Operations Manager. The role leads staff and vendors and steps in for the Operations Manager in their absence.

Reports to the Plant Operations Manager, 40 hours weekly at Central Library and other branches, with standard benefits. Key duties include electrical, plumbing, HVAC, locksmith, and carpentry work, plus snow removal and surface repairs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of plumbing systems and related tools and their uses.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and related tools and their uses.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and related tools in their uses.
• Knowledge of carpentry and related woodworking tools and techniques.
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 60 lbs and work in varied positions.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and installs electrical equipment (outlets, ballasts, breakers).
• Repairs plumbing systems (sinks, toilets, valves, fountains).
• Maintains building equipment (roofs, exhaust fans, doors).
• Operates and maintains HVAC equipment and software.
• Performs locksmith duties (locks, latches, keying).
• Repairs irrigation systems; carpentry and drywall work.
• Repairs sidewalks and parking lots; snow removal duties.
• Other duties related to building and grounds maintenance.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

HVAC systems

Carpentry and drywall

Locksmithing basics

Blueprint reading

Physical stamina

Independent work

Detail-oriented

Vendor management

Job description

Kansas City Public Library is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to oversee general maintenance of facilities, grounds, and equipment under the Plant Operations Manager. The role leads staff and vendors and steps in for the Operations Manager in their absence.

Reports to the Plant Operations Manager, 40 hours weekly at Central Library and other branches, with standard benefits. Key duties include electrical, plumbing, HVAC, locksmith, and carpentry work, plus snow removal and surface repairs.