Maintenance Worker - Seasonal

Charlotte, County of • Varies - Charlotte County, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Library Maintenance Worker plays an important role in creating a clean, safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for library visitors and staff. This position performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance, custodial, cleaning, and groundskeeping duties to support the daily operation and appearance of the library and surrounding property. Responsibilities include performing routine cleaning and custodial services, completing general building maintenance and minor repairs, maintaining grounds and outdoor areas, and helping ensure facilities and equipment remain in safe and proper working condition. The position requires a hands-on approach, attention to detail, and the ability to recognize and address maintenance needs efficiently. The Maintenance Worker performs assigned duties with limited immediate supervision and is expected to manage daily responsibilities independently, prioritize tasks, and coordinate work around library programs, staff activities, and public use of the facility. Because much of the work takes place in an active public environment, the successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, dependability, good judgment, and a commitment to excellent service. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in maintaining facilities, and understands that a clean and well-cared-for library contributes directly to a positive experience for everyone who walks through its doors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of experience in a related field
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures
• Knowledge of modern office practices, plans, and procedures
• Knowledge of proper cleaning methods and the safe use of cleaning materials and disinfectants
• Knowledge of safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work
• Knowledge of shop mathematics and basic record keeping practices
• Knowledge of basic painting, plumbing, and tools and techniques
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work
• Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, multi-line telephone system, scanner, fax machine, and copier
• Ability to operate automotive/all-terrain vehicles and light-duty motor vehicles
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to perform manual labor, sometimes under unfavorable weather conditions
• Ability to operate motor vehicle
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, service providers, other employees, and the general public

Nice To Haves

• Approximately 25–30 hours per week, primarily afternoon/evening shifts. The ideal schedule is Monday–Friday (or Tuesday–Saturday) from about 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. but start/end times and days may be flexible depending on operational needs and scheduled library activities.

Responsibilities

• Performing routine cleaning and custodial services
• Completing general building maintenance and minor repairs
• Maintaining grounds and outdoor areas
• Helping ensure facilities and equipment remain in safe and proper working condition

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions
• Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action/ADA/ Veterans’ Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women , Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.
• As a veterans' preference employer, certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans’ preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.
• In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED