Maintenance Coordinator

Rate of Pay:
$23.31 – $30.47 per hour + benefits. (salary is commensurate with experience)

Position Summary

The Maintenance Coordinator, under the supervision of the Director, is responsible for the operations and maintenance of all library properties and for the training, scheduling and supervision of custodial personnel. This position also implements safety standards and develops procedures to ensure compliance. This position works closely with the Director and Fiscal Officer to resolve facility related issues at all library locations.

Minimum Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
5 years of experience in the custodial/maintenance field with at least one year of supervisory experience
Obtain an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) card
The ability to meet scheduled hours with rare absences; includes evenings and weekends
Driver’s License, car insurance, and access to reliable transportation / vehicle
Commitment to excellence in customer service and representing the library in a positive manner
Exceptional communication skills; both verbally and in writing
The ability to effectively use Microsoft Office Suite and use new software and technology

Essential Functions

Ensure library facilities are clean, operational, and safe
Trains, schedules, supervises, and evaluates custodial staff
Performs minor maintenance tasks that do not require specialized skills
Act as a liaison with contractors
Conducts periodic inspections of all facilities and establishes short-term and long-range maintenance plans
Updates and maintains system-wide emergency preparedness manual
Assemble, move, and maintain furniture and equipment
Responsible for monthly and annual maintenance reports
Serve as a lead person for security purposes
Responds to and investigates fire and security alarms as needed
Ensures library system adheres to OSHA/BWC standards

Additional Functions

Assist other Departments as needed
Other Duties as Assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Considerable knowledge and understanding of library operations
The ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
The ability to handle and maintain confidential and sensitive information
Knowledge of and compliance with library policies and procedures
The ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other staff members and library departments
Knowledge of and compliance with emergency and safety policies and procedures
The ability to deal with frequent interruptions in work and move among various tasks effectively
The ability to learn and implement current and emerging technologies

Special Requirements

Update job-related knowledge and skills through continuing education workshops, webinars, conferences and staff development activities

Physical Requirements

Considerable manual dexterity for use of keyboard and standard office equipment
Requires ability to manipulate library materials, such as books, magazines, and DVDs
Requires a combination of sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, and some driving
Requires regularly lifting items weighing up to fifty pounds; sometimes loading and unloading materials
Abilities of reaching, bending, climbing, and twisting
The ability to push full book carts for considerable distances
Some outdoor activity; majority of time in climate-controlled environment. Regularly required to talk and/or hear within normal ranges
The ability to respond to alarms and communicate safety information to patrons and staff
Visual acuity for sustained use of computer monitor