Part-Time Maintenance Technician

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District; Fox Lake (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District seeks a Maintenance Technician to keep the library clean, safe, and welcoming. You will perform janitorial tasks, light repairs, room set-ups, and grounds care.

This part-time role requires initiative, reliability, and the ability to communicate with staff and patrons. A high school diploma is required; landscape or maintenance experience is preferred; bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in interior and exterior maintenance preferred.
• Bilingual abilities a plus.
• Must communicate effectively and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular and preventative maintenance inspections.
• Assist in minor carpentry, electrical, mechanical, painting and plumbing repairs.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning and building supplies.
• Uphold grounds maintenance year-round including snow and shrub care.
• Carry out janitorial duties (mopping, dusting, vacuuming, window cleaning).
• Set up meeting rooms and deliver supplies.
• Perform other tasks to support building operations.

Skills

Self-motivation

Communication

Problem solving

Maintenance experience

Discretion

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Maintenance or landscape experience preferred

Job description

Position Overview:

Under the administration of the Facility Manager. The Maintenance Technician is expected to perform janitorial, room set-up, and minor maintenance of the library building and the grounds to ensure the comfortable, clean, convenient, and safe operation of the library for both its patrons and staff.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs regular and routine inspection and preventative maintenance of the Library’s building systems, and promptly notifies the Facility Manager when major repairs or maintenance work is needed
• Assists Manager in minor carpentry, electrical, mechanical, painting and plumbing repairs
• Maintain inventory of all cleaning and building supplies
• Performs year-round upkeep of the library grounds through pickup of litter, light shoveling of snow, salting of walks, and care of shrubbery and plants
• Performs regular janitorial duties including but not limited to mopping, dusting, vacuuming, and window cleaning
• Performs routine upkeep of library furnishings and arrangement, and meeting room set up
• Delivers supplies and materials to offices
• Any other assigned tasks not herein defined but necessary for the operation of the building

Requirements:

• Willingness to seek clarification when needed, and accept feedback
• Be a self-starter, and work without continuous direct supervision
• Experience in interior and exterior maintenance including but not limited to landscape, mechanical, janitorial, and handyman services
• Must be able to establish and maintain a cordial work climate with staff and public
• Must maintain discretion and confidentiality when necessary
• Must be able to identify critical problems and take charge to solve problems
• Must be able to communicate effectively

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous work experience in Maintenance or Landscape preferred

Bilingual abilities a plus

Physical Demands:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to read and to follow complex directions
• Ability to work outdoors under all weather conditions
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, lift, stretch, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, and crawl

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Hours and Wage:

• 16 -18 hours per week
• Must be available to work an arrangement of days, nights & weekends