Part-Time Library Facilities Maintenance Worker

City of Jacksonville•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Jacksonville Public Library is hiring a part-time Library Facilities Maintenance Worker who reports to the Manager for Facilities Maintenance. The role performs unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor in the construction, maintenance, upkeep, and repair of Library facilities. Work follows specific instructions and established routines, with assignments closely supervised and not permitted to deviate from established procedures. The worker needs knowledge of standardized routines for minor construction and landscape maintenance and the ability to operate simple machinery and equipment. The job involves courteous and effective communication when requesting or providing information and clarification. Work may take place outdoors, where equipment use involves some risks and hazards. Physical demands include heavy exertion and lifting or moving objects weighing 50 pounds or more. Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing facilities, landscaping, loading and unloading materials, operating tools and vehicles, moving and assembling furniture, and maintaining the appearance of library work areas and grounds. The worker also supports the Library’s mission by providing customer service and reporting facility issues. This is a safety-sensitive classification subject to pre-employment and random drug/alcohol testing under the City of Jacksonville’s Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Requirements

One year of work experience in general maintenance and/or construction activities.
Ability to lift and move objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
Knowledge of best practices and procedures for maintaining, repairing, and upkeep of public libraries.
Knowledge of tools used in landscaping, maintenance, and construction.
Knowledge of applicable safety rules and regulations.
Ability to operate hand and power tools, simple equipment, machinery, and vehicles.
Ability to replace carpet or ceramic floor tiles; repair pavers and level uneven pavers; and pressure wash exterior buildings and surrounding flat surfaces.
Ability to install and replace ceiling tiles and hang and repair drywall, including taping, finishing, patching, sanding, and priming.
Ability to paint interior walls and moldings, including cutting in and painting from floor to ceiling.
Ability to perform landscaping, including pruning and leaf and brush removal.
Ability to refinish furniture by sanding, staining, and applying polyurethane.
Ability to work using ladders and to change lock cylinders, disassemble, clean, and repair existing locks.
Ability to assemble, disassemble, and reassemble furniture and shelves for moves.
Ability to work independently and with others and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to perform manual labor and understand and follow verbal and written instructions, including warning labels and hazardous-material symbols.

Responsibilities

Perform manual labor in the maintenance, upkeep, and repair of Library facilities.
Load and unload materials from trucks.
Operate hand and power tools, machinery, and equipment for construction, maintenance, and exterior upkeep.
Replace carpet; repair and paint walls; install hardware; and assemble, disassemble, and relocate furniture.
Clean and store tools and equipment.
Hang items, unpack deliveries, and use ladders.
Operate motor vehicles to transport materials, supplies, and tools.
Maintain the appearance of the loading dock and work area.
Provide customer service that supports a positive customer experience.
Report facilities issues and pick up litter on library grounds.
Perform related work as required.