Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Kalamazoo Public Library • Kalamazoo, MI

1d • $52,000 - $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for ensuring the library's buildings and grounds are safe, functional, and welcoming for staff and the public. Under the direction of the Head of Facilities Management, this position performs a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance work independently across the Central Library and all branch locations. Duties include carpentry, plumbing, door hardware repair, grounds maintenance, HVAC system monitoring, and emergency response. The position requires sound judgement, initiative, flexibility, and the ability to effectively prioritize and respond to multiple maintenance and operational needs.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in building maintenance, facilities repair, and/or skilled building trades; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Regular professional computer use required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, prior experience with a CMMS, and willingness to learn new systems such as Trello, Smartsheet, and BAS.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve maintenance and building systems issues in an effective and timely manner.
• Valid driver’s license required at hire, with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to obtain a Michigan chauffeur’s license within the first 90 days of employment, and to maintain it thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• Applies functional knowledge of building automation, facility safety and security procedures, industry-specific power equipment, and applicable regulations; effectively troubleshoots building problems and exercises sound judgment in escalating issues to licensed trade workers; and reads building drawings and basic schematics to accomplish results effectively.
• Detect and repair a variety of building defects and equipment failures including troubleshooting common and unusual building maintenance problems.
• Use and operate tools and equipment related to assignment, Follow oral instruction and read, interpret, follow and explain written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Serves as first point of contact for all routine maintenance needs.
• Performs building and grounds maintenance work: maintains parking lots, sidewalks, and building entrances; removes snow; mows grass; checks exterior lighting; services and repairs commercial plumbing fixtures (sinks, toilets, faucets, and similar); assembles and moves furniture, maintains equipment; performs carpentry, patching and painting tasks; adjusts and repairs commercial door hardware, closers and panic exit devices.
• Monitors and maintains HVAC equipment through current building automation system.
• Proactively performs assigned work order requests according to priority, maintains accurate and timely status.
• Responds to routine Facilities Management needs, FM needs, emergency situations, and building alarms in accordance to established procedures and safety protocols.
• Performs interbranch deliveries on an as-needed basis, including totes of books and other library materials and needed supplies to branch locations, and fills in on delivery routes in cases of short staffing.
• Participates in departmental meetings, library-wide committees, and training opportunities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed