Maintenance Worker II - Building Systems Department

St. Louis County Library; Frontenac (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Library-Funded Pension Plan

Deferred Compensation (457 Plan)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

Job summary

St. Louis County Library is seeking a full-time Maintenance Worker II in the Building Systems Department to perform repairs and maintenance across library facilities, grounds, and equipment.

The role emphasizes prompt, courteous service to staff and patrons while ensuring comfortable, functional spaces throughout the district. Hours are 40 per week with an on-call rotation and potential for after-hours work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Trade school and/or related training; plus related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics.
• Must pass drug screening.
• Good record keeping skills.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Commitment to high level of public service.
• Experience with work order software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality repairs and maintenance of Library buildings to keep district buildings in top working condition.
• Provides prompt and courteous personal assistance and communication with all Library staff to support the Building Systems Group.
• Participates in off-hour service and quarterly building inspections to minimize closures; on-call rotation with an on-call phone.
• Assists in Library improvements and upgrades to enhance programs and services.
• Supports project organization and maintains readiness to contribute to team efforts.

Skills

Reading schematics

Public service mindset

Record keeping

Driving license

Work order software experience

Drug screening readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school

Job description

Maintenance Worker II - Building Systems Department

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 5:00 AM

St. Louis County Library

The Building Systems Department is seeking a full-time Maintenance Worker II to perform as a member of the Library Building Systems Group providing prompt, courteous, and effective repairs and maintenance of Library buildings, grounds, furnishings, equipment to ensure that they are comfortable and functional. The mission of the St. Louis County Library is to provide the resources and services to enrich individual minds, enhance lives and expand perspectives. SLCL is an award winning library system with branches throughout St. Louis County. We have transformed into a meaningful community resource with updated facilities and an array of programs and partnerships that serve over 860,000 patrons.

Hours: 40 hours per week

• Provides quality repairs and maintenance of Library buildings to maintain district buildings in top working condition.
• Provides prompt and courteous personal assistance and communication with all Library staff to assist the Building Systems Group in building solid working relationships, district-wide.
• Participates in off-hour service and quarterly building inspections at assigned branches to support the Library operation schedule and minimize closings. This is a wee long on-call rotation split between six other staff members, an on-call phone will be provided.
• Assist in the provision of Library improvements and upgrades to improve the quality of programs and service the district offers to its customers.
• Assists in project organization and maintains personal readiness to perform standard tasks to contribute personally to the Building Systems Group team effort.

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Trade school and a minimum of two years of job related experience, or 5+ years in a related field
• Ability to read and interpret schematics
• Must be able to pass drug screening
• Possess good record keeping skills
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Must possess a commitment to a high level of public service
• Experience with work order software preferred
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Library-Funded Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation (457 Plan)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to stand for up to eight hours per shift
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to work off a 20 ft. extension ladder
• Ability to work off an aerial lift and scaffolding
• Ability to operate various hand and power tools
• Ability to work in various weather conditions