Maintenance I (closer)

Peoria Public Library; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

IMRF pension plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Peoria Public Library is seeking a Full-Time Maintenance Technician I to maintain interior and exterior library facilities across all branches, including buildings, parking lots, and grounds. This role supports opening/closing, cleaning, set-ups for meetings, and responding to maintenance emergencies.

Reports to the Manager of Facilities; requires High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of maintenance experience; valid IL driver’s license preferred; benefits include medical, dental,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of relevant maintenance experience.
• Ability to safely operate cleaning and groundskeeping equipment.
• Knowledge of basic building systems and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain interior and exterior of all library facilities, buildings, parking lots and grounds.
• Open and close the buildings and manage security/temperature controls.
• Set up meeting rooms with tables, chairs and refreshments as needed.
• Perform cleaning tasks including vacuuming, dusting, trash removal and disinfecting surfaces.
• Respond to cleaning emergencies and maintenance requests across branches.
• Attend meetings and participate in staff activities as needed.

Skills

Maintenance basics

Groundskeeping

Safety awareness

Interpersonal communication

IL driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

The Full-Time Maintenance Technician I position is responsible for closing the Main library, cleaning the library for the next day, setting up meeting rooms & responding to cleaning emergencies at one of the other four branches of the library.

FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I

Include a cover letter and resume as part of the application documents.

The application deadline is 12 PM, Thursday, November 19, 2026.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, sick time & holidays, IMRF pension plan, Employee Assistance Program and optional deferred compensation plan.

Grade 6

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JOB SUMMARY

Maintains the interior and exterior of all library facilities including buildings, parking lots, and grounds; performs other duties as assigned. Reports to Manager of Facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Maintains the interior of main and branch library facilities including public areas, offices, meeting rooms, cleaning restrooms, carpets and stairways on a regularly scheduled basis;
• Opens and closes the building, turns heating/cooling and security systems on and off;
• Sets-up meeting rooms with tables, chairs and refreshments, when needed;
• Vacuums and/or mops floors, dusts shelves, desks/tables and computer areas; removes trash; disinfects tables, chairs and other common use surfaces;
• Monitors and records electrical and gas usage;
• Performs general groundskeeping work, including snow removal and collecting trash;
• Painting as assigned;
• Sweeps and removes trash from library parking lots and grounds;
• Assembles furniture and shelving;
• Cleans the Bookmobile;
• Performs book runs;
• Prepares, loads, unloads and transports recycling material;
• May be required to work in multiple locations and on any of the 7 days of the workweek (Sunday – Saturday);
• Attends meetings and participates in committees and organizations that further the library’s mission and goals; and
• Keeps abreast of library developments by attending workshops, webinars, and educational programs and reading periodicals and specialized literature; attends staff meetings.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The employee is expected to perform or possess the following:

1. Ability to gain working knowledge of Peoria Public Library’s policies and procedures;
2. Ability to act as a representative of Peoria Public Library to the public;
3. Ability to follow instructions and finish tasks in a timely fashion;
4. Knowledge of routine maintenance functions on library systems and equipment;
5. Ability to safely work with chemicals, solvents and other cleaning or ground maintenance products;
6. Ability to develop and implement solutions for occasional or non-routine assignments;
7. Ability to safely operate tools or equipment;
8. Ability to establish priorities and organize workload;
9. Ability to maintain a pleasant and productive working atmosphere;
10. Ability to keep all relevant parties informed of all major issues and to recommend changes as appropriate;
11. Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse individuals (customers and staff) in order to accomplish library and department goals and objectives;
12. Ability to effectively communicate and present information to others;
13. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff; and
14. Ability to obtain a valid IL driver’s license.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. High School Diploma or G.E.D., and
2. One year relevant experience.
3. Or equivalent combination of technical training, experience or education.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work requires routine physical effort in the handling of light and moderately heavy materials of up to 50 pounds. May require standing for long periods of time and frequent stooping and bending. May use ladders up to 6 ft.

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, libraries, classrooms or meeting and training rooms, parking lots and grounds e.g., use of safe work place practices with cleaning and maintenance equipment, avoidance of trips and falls and observance of fire and building safety regulations and traffic signals when driving. Work may involve routine exposure to chemicals and paint.

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.