Full-Time Facilities Maintenance Technician I

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician I Branch or Department: Facilities Salary/Wage: $18.
92 per hour Reports to: Facilities Manager FLSA Status: Overtime Non-Exempt Supervises: N/A Benefits Classification: Full Time Work Location: Administrative Headquarters Job Grade: 3 Hours per Week: 40 Work Schedule: Some weekend/evening on-call shifts/ Must have a valid driver license.
Hour per year: 2080 Revision/Review Date: 3/6/23 Archive Date: N/A Culture Statement Mid-Continent Public Library’s mission and internal values are reflected everyday through our people.
We strive to provide customers with the best possible library experience through our commitment to exceptional customer service.
We uphold the values of intellectual freedom: we ensure the free flow of information and ideas.
We are fair: we know that every customer and co-worker may not need an identical solution to meet their needs but rather all customers and co-workers have access to all resources that meet their individual needs.
We have integrity: we work to meet our Library’s mission with honesty and trust.
It is both what we do and how we do it.
We are diverse, equitable and inclusive: MCPL believes that a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization creates a more dynamic workplace and puts us in a place to better serve the community.
Position Overview The Facilities Maintenance Technician I is responsible for completing basic facilities maintenance tasks as assigned in facilities throughout the library system as supervised and directed by the Facilities management team and expert Facilities Maintenance Technicians.
Essential Functions Performs preventative maintenance, repairs, and support for HVAC systems, fan motors, belts, filter changes, and washes out outside units Makes visual inspection of equipment, keeps records of issues with units, facility maintenance and repairs, and reports to Facilities Manager or Assistant Facilities Manager Completes work orders and routine maintenance assignments as directed Pick-up and delivery of parts, supplies, furniture, signage Assists with tasks under close supervision of the Facilities Manager, Assistant Manager, Technician II or III as directed, including but not limited to plumbing repair and maintenance, electrical wiring and systems inspection, installation, and repair Works with Facilities management team and Facilities Maintenance Technicians II and III to accomplish installation of library shelving when moving branch materials Keeps records of repairs made according to Facilities Department practices, reporting all observed facility maintenance and repair needs to Facilities management.
Exhibits satisfactory knowledge of installing hardware, wall-hangings, and signage produced by Marketing department Non-essential Functions Hardware installation to include wall hangings for bulletin boards, pictures, clocks, program signage Delivers furniture or programing materials to the library for programming of library services, pick-up and delivery of parts, supplies, furniture Inventory of supplies, parts, filter materials, count shelving, or orders parts related to skilled trades as directed by Facilities Manager or Assistant Manager Education and Experience High School Diploma/HiSet/GED Completion Required Construction knowledge or technical school Preferred 1-2 years trade work experience Preferred Basic HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, or Carpentry knowledge Preferred Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Job Knowledge, including Librarianship Fundamental knowledge of performing preventative maintenance Demonstrates intermediate skills through communicating with the branches about service issues Intermediate knowledge of Library processes, offerings, and values (including) for communications with internal and external customers Ability to adapt to the service needs of the library and start and stop work whenever necessary based upon priorities Technology including specific applications, hardware, and coding languages Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft office and 365 applications, including Word and Outlook, must be able to use MS phone application Demonstrates Intermediate knowledge of technology and hardware applications and functions Intermediate ability to access email account, clock in, make notes on Word, and use applications on cell phone Communication (reading, writing, speaking) Demonstrates Intermediate skills in communicating with branches regarding service issues Exhibit intermediate communication skills, willingness to work well with internal and external customers Teamwork Fundamental knowledge of the importance of Teamwork and collaboration within departments and branches and the importance of problem-solving Demonstrates fundamental skills working with other departments and vendors Possesses the ability to maintain working relationships through department tasks, work orders and individual areas of responsibility Decision Making Fundamental knowledge of department processes and procedures regarding points of contact for service-related issues Demonstrates fundamental judgement and responsive action Exhibits the ability to be accountable for reporting service issues to appropriate Leadership staff and vendors Customer Service Intermediate knowledge of customer service skills with internal and external customers Demonstrates intermediate customer service skills through professional and collaborative interactions with managers and coworkers Ability to be adaptable to service workload and prioritize based upon the library’s programming needs All successful team members at MCPL should demonstrate: Ability to use effective verbal, written, and discreet communication with management, co-workers, and the public.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Knowledge of department processes and procedures and critical thinking skills to make decisions pertaining to the position.
Proficiency in providing friendly and solution-oriented customer service attitude and delivery with internal and external customers.
Fundamental understanding of how DEI principles impact the workplace and library services.
Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age MVR Requirement Possesses the ability to drive MCPL vehicle according to company policy Work Environment (Indoor/Outdoor) Works both indoors and outdoors and must have considerable tolerance for weather conditions, dust, mold, scents, allergens, and communicable diseases which enable the employee to work outside at a facility, handle construction and library materials, work in older buildings and on jobsites, and interact with coworkers and the public Use of special equipment, safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE), high noise level, shared office space Essential physical abilities to be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation are: Daily (greater than 50% of the time) Standing (up to 1 hour at a time) Walking (even ground) Walking (variable surfaces) Lifting up to 25 pounds Frequently (up to 50% of the time) Standing (more than 1 hour at a time) Lifting 40+ pounds Sitting Pushing/Pulling 40+ pounds Bending/Stooping/Kneeling Reaching above shoulder Climbing stepstools/ladders Receiving Communication and Instructions (vision, reading, hearing) Conveying Communication and Instructions (Speaking, writing) Using computer data entry tools - keyboard, mouse, touchscreen, scanner NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.
Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected class in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Any applicant requiring accommodation should contact the Mid-Continent Public Library Human Resources Department at 816.
836.
5200.
Applicants will be considered for employment opportunities on the merits of their skills and experience related to the position sought.
Employment offers are conditional upon submitting a criminal records check, identity verification, and national sex offender registry check.
Applicants will not be denied employment solely or in part because of a prior conviction, unless MCPL determines the conviction is job-related.
If a background check yields information that is of concern to MCPL, the applicant will be given an opportunity to review the background check findings and present information regarding inaccuracy, mitigating circumstances, and rehabilitation.