Maintenance Worker

Faylib; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayetteville Public Library is seeking a Maintenance Worker in Fayetteville, AR to perform routine maintenance on mechanical equipment, assist in repairs, groundskeeping, event logistics, and safety planning. The role reports to the Director of Facilities and Sustainability and requires hands-on skills across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry disciplines.

The position is full-time, on-site, with an hourly wage range of $18.17 to $22.72.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 3 years related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in building and construction trades or related areas.
• Proficient in use of construction tools, power tools, and light lawn equipment; knowledge of basic HVAC, electrical, carpentry, painting, and plumbing principles.
• Intermediate language skills including the ability to read and interpret safety rules, blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; read and understand simple instructions, notes and memos.
• Basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, and measurement of quantities such as fluid ounces, gallons and pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on mechanical equipment including the library's book conveyor system and in-house cleaning machines.
• Assist in minor and major repairs and upgrades to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, rooftop, security, and facilities-related items.
• Assist grounds keepers and maintain an orderly landscape including mowing, trimming, weeding, aerating and fertilizing lawns; replace plants; maintain sprinklers and ground maintenance equipment.
• Support in logistics for library-sponsored events and other events; oversee meeting room setup and assist with the Lead Custodian.
• Respond to communications from police, fire department, security central station, and staff during working and nonworking hours.
• Supervise the recycling program and educate staff for improvement.
• Assist in safety and security planning and emergency procedures.
• Write action plans for facility upkeep such as painting and cleaning schedules.
• Serve as senior-most staff member and assume delegated responsibilities for Facilities Department.
• Perform custodial cleaning as needed and act as a primary contact for facility emergencies on a schedule.
• Train staff and supervise volunteers on special projects; communicate effectively with customers about library products, services, policies and conduct.
• Maintain library assets and ensure building security; report safety and security issues with detailed incident reports.
• Demonstrate time management, attention to detail, and the ability to balance multiple tasks and priorities.

Job description

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Maintenance Worker

Facilities Full Time Manual Labor Fayetteville, AR, US

Salary Range: $18.17 To $22.72 Hourly

Fayetteville Public Library

Maintenance Worker

Job Description

Exempt: No

Department: Facilities

Reports To: Director of Facilities and Sustainability

Location: FayettevillePublicLibrary

Date Revised: March 25, 2024

Safety Sensitive: No

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine maintenance on mechanical equipment including the library's book conveyor system and in- house cleaning machines.
• Assist in minor and major repairs and upgrades to all electrical, mechanical, plumbing, rooftop, security, and facilities related items.
• Assist grounds keepers and assure landscape is clean and orderly including mowing, trimming, weeding, aerating and fertilizing lawns; replace plants as needed; set sprinklers; replace broken sprinkler heads; maintain ground maintenance equipment; trim branches that create hazardous situations.
• Assist in the logistics of FPL sponsored events as well as other events in the building as directed by Manager, Building Services. Oversee meeting room setup and take down and work closely with the Lead Custodian.
• Respond to communication from police, fire department, and security central station, and by FPL staff during both working and nonworking hours.
• Supervise the recycling program and educate staff for improvement.
• Assist in safety and security planning and implementation. Carry out emergency procedures.
• Assist in writing action plans for facility upkeep, e.g., painting schedules, carpet cleaning schedules, strip and wax schedules, etc.
• Serve as senior-most staff member and assume delegation of the Facilities Department as assigned.
• Perform custodial cleaning duties as needed or assigned.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for facility related emergencies on a predetermined departmental schedule.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safety equipment and procedures. Carry out job responsibilities in a manner that minimizes the risk of injury to yourself, other staff, vendors, customers, and the Library. Maintain all equipment in like new condition.
• Help orient new staff, ensuring a smooth acclimation to the library and our culture. Train staff members as assigned. Monitor volunteers on special projects as needed. Report training issues to Building Services Manager.
• Effectively communicate to customers regarding a variety of topics including, but not limited to, library products and services, policies, responsibilities, and code of conduct. Blend creativity, problem solving, and decision making to positively impact the customer experience, de-escalate any negative situations and resolve customer questions and concerns.
• Monitor library physical security. Report safety and security issues to the manager. Prepare accurate and detailed incident reports as assigned.
• Display excellent time management skills, attention to detail, problem solving skills, strong organizational skills and the ability to work proactively to balance multiple tasks and prioritize work. Complete work at an appropriate pace with a sense of urgency. Seek out areas that require cleaning and take initiative to complete task.
• Conduct special projects as assigned.
• Protect library assets and ensure building security by monitoring security gates, adhering to library policies, and following appropriate closing procedure.
• Model and support library brand at all times. Represent your department on various library committees as assigned.
• Assume personal responsibility for the building's condition and solve minor issues and problems as they arise.
• Report to work punctually, dressed in approved uniform, and fully prepared for each scheduled shift.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diplomaorGED,plus3yearsrelatedexperienceand/ortraining,orequivalentcombinationofeducationandexperience. Experience in the building and construction trades or related areas.
• Proficientintheuseofallconstructiontools,powertools,andlightlawnequipment.Knowledgeofbasic HVAC, electrical, carpentry, painting, and plumbing principles
• Intermediatelanguageskillsincludingtheabilitytoreadandinterpretdocumentssuchassafetyrules, blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Musthaveabilitytoeffectivelycommunicateorallyandinwriting.Abilitytoreadandunderstandsimple instructions, simple correspondence, notes, letters and memos.
• Basicmathematicalskillsincludingtheabilitytoaddandsubtract, andtomeasureweightsandvolumessuch as fluid ounces, gallons, and pounds. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Basic reasoning skills including the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolvedwrittenororalinstructions,abilitytoplanandprioritizeshort-termandlong-termtasks, andabilityto problem solve.
• Minimumcomputerskillsincludingtheabilitytosendandreceivee-mailandgivereportsandup-datesviae- mail.
• Intermediatemechanicalskillsincludingtheabilitytooperatepowertoolsindependentlyandunder supervision, ability to help maintain library facilities and equipment, and ability to troubleshoot.
• Basiccustomerserviceskillsincludingtheabilitytointeractwithexternalcustomersusingexemplary customer service skills.
• Must be able to handle/interact with all chemicals used (i.e. bleach, wax, etc).

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Abilitytoworkaflexiblescheduleasassignedthatincludesevenings,weekends,andholidayshiftsis required.
• Abilitytoworkbothindependentlyandasaneffectiveandvaluedteammember.
• Strongorganizational,timemanagement,andinterpersonalskills.
• Abilitytoprioritizeworkload,follow-uponassignments,directandperformqualitymaintenanceservices.
• Mustcarryacellphoneduringbothworkandnon-workhours
• Abilitytolearnandcarryoutemergencyprocedures.
• Multilingualskillsaplus.
• Ability to consistently tolerate an office environment with typical HVAC performance, ability to function well withthenoiseleveltypicallyassociatedwithanofficeenvironment.Mustbeabletooccasionallytoleratesome loud noise from large equipment such as cleaning, HVAC, power washers, drills, leaf blowers, etc.
• While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock; occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places (rooftop, catwalk, etc.), fumes or airborne particles, wet or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.