Facilities Technician (part-time)

Crawfordsville District Public Library•Crawfordsville, IN

53d•Hybrid

About The Position

CDPL is looking for an energetic Facilities Technician who will assist to maintain a clean, comfortable and safe environment for library patrons and staff. The Facilities Technician identifies and reports to the Assistant Director all problems related to the buildings and grounds for the main library and museum, recommends solutions to those problems, and implements them. Use of personal vehicle in the city and surrounding areas as needed or assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of two years’ field experience in specialized trade such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing or carpentry
Strong analytical skills
Computer skills, including the use of email
Valid Indiana driver’s license, good driving record and reliable transportation
Acceptable results of a background check

Nice To Haves

Building trades certification or journeyman’s license preferred
Previous experience serving in this capacity a plus

Responsibilities

Performs preventative maintenance work and/or repair work on CDPL-owned buildings, grounds and related equipment
Inspects and reports to Assistant Director need for major repairs
Maintains building surfaces, roofs, floors, doors, windows, light fixtures and other components
Arranges and coordinates maintenance and/or repairs performed by vendors, contractors, etc.
Makes minor repairs to defective plumbing, electrical wiring, computer cabling, window panes, lights, furniture and equipment, etc.
Replaces ballasts and changes lightbulbs
Paints walls, trim, parking spaces, etc., as necessary or as assigned
Performs light construction work (walls, shelves, racks, etc.) as assigned
Assembles/erects equipment, shelving, and furnishings purchased by the library or museum when necessary
Maintains appropriate temperature and humidity ranges for library, archival, and museum collections
Maintains comfortable interior temperatures utilizing programmable thermostats for library staff and patrons
Assists staff in the arrangement of furniture, shelving, and equipment; on special decorating projects; and to set up tables and chair for scheduled events as needed
Transports recyclables to recycling sites
Performs custodial tasks, as needed, in the absence of regular janitorial workers to keep up appearance and safety of library and museum buildings and grounds (public and office areas)
Assists in keeping sidewalks cleared of snow
Maintains service records and test records for equipment such as fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, HVAC system and similar equipment
Assists Library Director with budgetary needs for buildings and grounds
Orders and maintains inventory of cleaning, janitorial, and building maintenance equipment and supplies
Runs errands pertaining to duties
Checks buildings, as needed, on days when the library and/or museum are closed
Coordinates and oversees occasional building-related volunteers and community service workers
Observes and implements Library Board policies and procedures
Performs other related duties as assigned