Facilities Specialist, University Libraries

Kansas Library Association; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University Libraries is seeking a dedicated Facilities Specialist to join our team. This role focuses on ensuring spaces are accessible, organized, and compliant with high standards, while supporting library systems with data management and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Specialist will monitor spaces, handle data in databases and ticketing systems, coordinate with central facilities units, and participate in department projects. Occasional supervision of student workers may be involved.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, evaluate, and maintain unit's physical spaces
• Enter or modify data in databases and applications
• Enter and monitor ticketing system
• Coordinate activities with central facilities services units
• Search databases and the internet for bibliographic data or other data in support of library systems (ex. Catalog) or applications
• Interpret and apply policies, best practices and procedures
• Attend department and unit meetings, training sessions and special events
• Maintain data on unit activities and prepare routine reports; identify and report on recommendations for continuous improvement of the unit’s efficiency and effectiveness
• Order office supplies as necessary
• Participate in unit and departmental projects
• May hire, train, supervise, and evaluate student workers.

Job description

Facilities Specialist, University Libraries

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your skills in meeting service standards and inventory management can shine? University Libraries is seeking a dedicated and innovative Facilities Specialist to join our team. This role is pivotal in ensuring physical spaces are accessible, organized, and compliant with the highest standards.

Job Duties

• Monitor, evaluate, and maintain unit's physical spaces
• Enter or modify data in databases and applications
• Enter and monitor ticketing system
• Coordinate activities with central facilities services units
• Search databases and the internet for bibliographic data or other data in support of library systems (ex.
  Catalog) or applications
• Interpret and apply policies, best practices and procedures
• Attend department and unit meetings, training sessions and special events
• Maintain data on unit activities and prepare routine reportsIdentify and report on recommendations for continuous improvement of the unit’s efficiency and
  effectiveness
• Order office supplies as necessary
• Participate in unit and departmental projects
• May hire, train, supervise, and evaluate student workers.