Maintenance Worker

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayetteville Public Library is seeking a Maintenance Worker to join the Facilities team. This full-time, on-site position covers routine maintenance of mechanical systems, safety compliance, groundskeeping, and event support.

You will coordinate with the Director of Facilities and Sustainability and respond to security and emergency needs as they arise. The role requires a high school diploma or GED with related experience, strong communication, and the ability to work flexible hours including

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3 years related experience or training, or equivalent mix.
• Proficient with construction tools, power tools, and light lawn equipment.
• Intermediate reading skills for safety rules, blueprints, and manuals.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Basic math for measurements and quantities; able to plan and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to learn emergency procedures and follow safety protocols.
• Basic computer use including email and reporting.
• Mechanical aptitude to operate equipment and troubleshoot minor issues.
• Customer service skills to interact with library patrons and staff.
• Ability to handle chemicals safely (bleach, wax, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on mechanical equipment and book conveyors.
• Assist with repairs and upgrades to electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Manage grounds maintenance, landscaping, and lawn care.
• Coordinate event logistics and meeting room setup with the Building Services team.
• Respond to police, fire, and security communications during all hours.
• Oversee recycling and promote safety and security practices.
• Help implement safety plans and emergency procedures.
• Prepare maintenance action plans (painting, carpet cleaning, etc.).
• Serve as senior staff member and delegate as assigned within Facilities.
• Perform custodial duties as needed and respond to emergencies.
• Maintain building security and assist with closing procedures.
• Train new staff and supervise volunteers on special projects.
• Communicate effectively with customers about services and policies.
• Monitor security and report incidents with accuracy and timeliness.
• Display time management, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Customer service skills

Oral and written communication

Reading and interpreting documents

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Lawn equipment

Basic safety equipment

Job description

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Maintenance Worker

Facilities Full Time Manual Labor Fayetteville, AR, US

$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.