Facilities Specialist

James City County; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

James City County is seeking a part-time Custodian for the Williamsburg Regional Library, offering a salary range of $18.68 to $28.86 per hour based on qualifications. Responsibilities include performing custodial and maintenance tasks, ensuring cleanliness, and assisting in deliveries. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma and some general maintenance experience. Work will occur at various library locations and requires the ability to handle physically demanding tasks.

Benefits

Part-Time County Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in general building maintenance preferred.
• Valid Virginia driver's license required within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to learn to operate various tools and machines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of library buildings including floors and restrooms.
• Perform basic carpentry, painting and plumbing tasks.
• Drive a delivery van and assist in transportation of materials.

Skills

Building maintenance

Customer service

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree (preferred)

Tools

Electric hand tools

Custodial equipment

Office machines

Job description

Job Summary$18.68-28.86 / hour DOQ +Part-Time County Benefits. Performs responsible custodial, maintenance, and repair services for Williamsburg Regional Library (WRL) buildings including delivery of mail, collections, supplies, equipment and donations; assists the Lead Facilities Specialist as directed.

Responsibilities

• Maintains overall order and cleanliness of buildings including, sweeping, mopping and buffing floors; vacuuming carpets; dusting and cleaning furniture, shelves and equipment; washing windows and other glass surfaces; supplying and thoroughly cleaning restrooms; removing trash.
• Performs basic carpentry, painting, electrical and plumbing work; operates power and hand tools; performs preventive maintenance, cleaning, and light repair of custodial equipment on a regular basis including emptying and/or cleaning filters of cleaning equipment after each use.
• Assists in tracking and keeping inventories of custodial supplies; submits reordering requests in a timely manner; returns supplies, equipment and tools to their designated places after each use; maintains order and cleanliness of storage areas.
• Aids staff in moving furniture; assists in moving and reassembling modular office furniture.
• Drives a delivery van and oversees maintenance of same; performs transportation duties as assigned; loads and unloads mail, collections, supplies, equipment, donations, etc. to and from the vehicle; assists in transporting items by hand or cart inside/outside the buildings; assists with transporting materials.
• Learns proper procedures, standards, methods, tools and equipment of building maintenance trades
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma; some experience in general building maintenance desired, including the operation of electric hand tools; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria.
• Knowledge of the techniques of building maintenance including cleaning methods and materials; principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services.
• Ability to learn and use custodial equipment, materials, repair tools, computer and office machines; operate, or learn to operate, a variety of hand and power tools and equipment; safely drive, load and unload, a delivery van and other library vehicles; maintain and secure bank deposits and confidential materials; and willingness to understand and efficiently carry out oral and written instructions and to follow through on numerous details in an orderly, systematic fashion; maintain good work habits; work under minimum supervision; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members and the general public.

• Duties are performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions at various Williamsburg Regional Library locations; requires frequent heavy lifting, climbing, and working at varied heights; includes exposure to chemicals and vapors, debris and dust and other uncomfortable conditions.
• Performs work safely in accordance with department safety procedures and County Safety Program; operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work condition or practice to supervisor.
• May be required to report to work to serve customers during emergency conditions; may be assigned to report at a different time and location and to perform different duties as necessary.

Click here for full job description. Accepting applications until position is filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but afully completed application is required for your application to be considered.

James City County is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you need assistance with completing the employment application, please contact the HR Department at 757-253-6680 or email [e-mail].