Facilities Maintenance Technician II

Mid-Continent Public Library; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-Continent Public Library is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician II to perform routine and skilled maintenance tasks across library facilities. You will support the Facilities Manager and supervise junior technicians, with responsibilities including HVAC, electrical, plumbing work, and building system upkeep.

The role involves moving shelving, delivering furniture and materials, and participating in on-call rotations a few times per year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Trade course certification preferred.
• 3 years trade work experience preferred.
• HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing or Carpentry knowledge preferred.
• Construction knowledge or technical schooling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders and routine maintenance as directed.
• Perform intermediate skilled maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related systems.
• Assist with shelving installation and movement of library branches.
• Record repairs and report needs to Facilities management.
• Deliver furniture and programing materials as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma/HiSet/GED

Associate degree

Trade course certification

Tools

HVAC knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Carpentry knowledge

Job description

Job Description

At Mid-Continent Public Library, we:

Imagine. We inspire innovation through curiosity and exploration.

Try new things. We empower what works and learn from the rest.

Lead the way. We connect people to information, ideas, and inspiration.

Welcome all. We embrace new perspectives and listen with humility.

Everything we do, we do together.

Schedule: Standard shift is Monday -Friday 7:00 AM-3:30 PM. This role will have rotating on-call responsibilities for emergencies, and special programing events a few times a year

Position Overview

The Facilities Maintenance Technician II is responsible for completing fundamental facilities maintenance tasks as assigned in facilities throughout the library system as directed by the Facilities management team. Facilities Maintenance Tech II’s assist in supervising tasks assigned to less experienced Facilities Maintenance Technician I’s.

Essential Functions

• Completes work orders and routine maintenance assignments as directed
• Completes advanced skilled tasks under supervision of the Facilities Manager and Assistant Manager, Technician III, including but not limited to, following trades plumbing repairs, mechanical maintenance repairs and replacement, electrical wiring and lighting installation, inspections, minor repairs of concrete and flatwork, drywall repairs, painting, and patching, windows repairs, door locks and parking lots, building systems maintenance
• Works with Facilities Management team & Technician III to accomplish installation of Library shelving and moving branches, oversees contractor moving shelving, and furniture and library materials
• Performs intermediate skilled maintenance, repairs, and support for HVAC systems, fan motors, belts, filter changes, and washes out outside units
• Makes visual inspection of equipment, keeps records of issues with units, facility maintenance and repairs, and reports to Facilities Manager or Assistant Facilities Manager
• Delivers furniture or programing materials to the library for programming of library services, pick-up and delivery of parts, supplies, signage
• Assists with tasks under close supervision of the Facilities Maintenance, Assistant Manager, Technician III as directed, including but not limited to plumbing repair and maintenance, electrical wiring and systems inspection, installation, and repair
• Keeps records of repairs made according to Facilities Department practices, reporting all observed facility maintenance and repair needs to Facilities management.

Non-essential Functions

• Hardware installation to include wall hangings for bulletin boards, pictures, clocks, program signage
• Inventory of supplies, parts, filter materials, count shelving, or orders parts related to skilled trades as directed by Facilities Manager or Assistant Manager

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/HiSet/GED Completion Required
• Associate degree Preferred
• Trade course certification Preferred
• 3 years trade work experience or intermediate knowledge Preferred
• HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, or Carpentry knowledge Preferred
• Construction knowledge or technical school Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

All successful team members at MCPL should demonstrate:

• Ability to use effective verbal, written, and discreet communication with management, co-workers, and the public.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of department processes and procedures and critical thinking skills to make decisions pertaining to the position.
• Proficiency in providing friendly and solution-oriented customer service attitude and delivery with internal and external customers.
• Fundamental understanding of their own contribution to a welcoming and respectful workplace and library for all.
• Sufficient understanding of the MCPL value of intellectual freedom in order to uphold those values while performing their job duties.

• Strong ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible with scheduling.
• Good communication skills and the ability to stay c