WORKING AT EVANSVILLE VANDERBURGH PUBLIC LIBRARY

At Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library (EVPL), we cultivate curiosity by creating wonder, and we envision communities united through shared exploration and understanding.

Bring your whole self to work each day and be authentically you. You bring a unique perspective and life view to the work we do for and with our community. As an EVPL employee, you should feel supported and empowered to think forward and to problem solve with your colleagues. At EVPL your voice, your lived experiences, and YOU matter! Each individual adds to the team as a whole, and every role makes a difference in how we impact Evansville and Vanderburgh County.

Full-time Facilities Maintenance Technician

Hours: Full-time 40 hours

Starting Pay: $24.81

 Full-time Employee Benefits

POSITION SUMMARY

The Facilities Maintenance Technician ensures all aspects of the library facilities are in proper working order, available for use, and consistently maintained in a safe, functional, and clean condition. Areas of maintenance may include, but are not limited to: HVAC, plumbing, roofing/guttering, and building and grounds maintenance (i.e. snow removal).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In cooperation with the Director of Facilities & Maintenance, Assistant Facilities Manager, and other colleagues, the Facilities Maintenance Technician will advance the library’s mission, vision, strategic priorities, and brand. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Monitor, complete, and occasionally assign work activities utilizing the electronic work order system.
• Monitor and adjust the HVAC systems daily using dedicated software.
• Monitor and repair minor to moderate plumbing issues to include replacing fixtures, toilets, and clearing drains as needed.
• Rebuild or remodel interior spaces as assigned to include interior painting, repairing, or refinishing carpentry and furniture.
• Correct minor roofing systems and/or guttering repairs as assigned.
• Provide access to inspectors and communicate with security vendor for facility fire alarm and sprinkler testing.
• Actively research and recommend methods, materials, and supplies including cleaning supplies as assigned; coordinate purchase of materials with Director of Facilities & Maintenance and Assistant Facilities Manager.
• Proactively drive and maintain equipment of the Facilities & Maintenance department vehicles.
• Complete requests for new electrical service, cabling, or office moves.
• Meet with vendors or contractors as needed or assigned.
• Perform minor backup duties of the Assistant Facilities Manager.
• Assist Facilities & Maintenance leadership in developing and maintaining a preventative maintenance schedule and conduct preventative maintenance as prescribed.
• Perform snow removal and other inclement weather activities; work with snow removal contractors to ensure safe conditions on exterior surfaces.
• Examine emergency exit and lighting systems as well as fire extinguishers and make minor to moderate repairs.
• Perform minor parking lot surface maintenance and minor repairs to landscaping.
• Participate in special projects, or other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Basic:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years’ experience working in a trade and/or facilities maintenance with extensive knowledge of building facilities, maintenance, and structures.
• 2+ years’ experience with HVAC building automation.
• 2+ years’ experience with wiring, lighting, and other electrical work, including installation of lights ballasts.
• 2+ years’ experience working with standard janitorial or maintenance equipment and preventative, scheduled, or corrective maintenance where equipment is used for repairing, cleaning, replacing after wear, or for malfunctions or breakdowns.
• 2+ years’ experience working with computers and preventative maintenance programs.
• 1+ years’ experience with electrical and mechanical safety protocols and the proper use of tools.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to exert up to 25 pounds of force regularly, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 100 pounds of force occasionally to move and/or lift objects.

Preferred:

• 2+ years’ experience troubleshooting and resolving systems including plumbing, electrical, and mechanical issues.
• 1+ years’ experience interacting with vendors and/or contractors.
• Special consideration may be given to candidates with an Associate’s/Technical degree in addition to trade certification or licensure.
• A continuous learner with a welcoming attitude, a collaborative work ethic, and a desire to go above and beyond to serve our diverse community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

This position requires the regular exertion of up to 25 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force, and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force. Work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, and lifting. Work frequently requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, and pushing or pulling. Work occasionally requires sitting and tasting or smelling. This position requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision, and peripheral vision. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arm’s length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment, and observing general surroundings and activities. Work frequently requires working in high, precarious places, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and exposure to the risk of electrical shock. Work occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non weather), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to vibration, and exposure to blood borne pathogens. This position may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment. Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) has been and will continue to be a fundamental principle at the Library. Employees are hired on the basis of their qualifications, without regard to color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, gender presentation, age, national origin, or disability or other status protected by law or the Library’s policy. Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

EVPL conducts background checks as part of its pre-employment screening process and follow all EEOC and FCRA regulations regarding the use of criminal records in the hiring process.