Introduction

The Messenger Public Library is a beautiful public library sitting right by the Fox River in North Aurora, Illinois. We are just under 30,000 square feet with collection space, meeting rooms, study rooms, and labs. It is a friendly place to work with a considerate patron base and happy staff members. We are seeking a part-time facilities assistant who can work with a flexible schedule to meet a candidate's needs. We do prefer a morning schedule as to assist with opening the building, but can be flexible.

We outsource the standard cleaning duties to a company on a regular schedule, but this position does a review each day and handles anything that is needed. This position supplements the cleaning duties and is in charge of the overall cleanliness and facilities needs including the "fix it" type of handyperson duties, meeting room set-ups or clean-ups, and product ordering such as paper towels or soaps.

A typical range of daily duties may include: Checking the external building and grounds, throwing down salt and/or sidewalks when needed (we outsource snowplowing, but there are always gaps in needs in the Midwest), tidying or fixing furniture, washing sidewalks or windows, changing light bulbs, patching and paint small areas, scrub sinks, empty trash or sweep on cleaning company days off dust furniture. Essentially, having ownership of the building to keep it looking as nice as possible is desired with both cleaning and handyperson skills.

This position does have physical requirements, please see the full job description below. Reliability and own transportation are a requirement.

This position is approximately a 16-19 hour-per-week position, and pay begins at $17 DOQ.

Developing the position to a full 20-hour-per-week position (gains vacation time and IMRF pension participation) is a possibility depending upon the candidate.

Official Job Description:

Assistant - Facilities Maintenance

Level 3

Job Definition:

Under the direct supervision of the Library's Administrator of Business and HR and in consultation with the Library Director, is responsible for the daily maintenance and care of the library building and grounds to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for patrons and staff.

Essential Job Functions:

• Understands and practices the mission and vision of the Messenger Library
• Provides uniformly gracious and friendly service to all library users and employees.
• Performs general maintenance and repair of the library building and grounds including furniture, shelving and other equipment
• Sweeping or mopping of floors, cleaning of carpet, lavatories and restrooms, glass doors, windows, and sidelights and removal of trash and other refuse when not performed by janitorial service
• Changing light bulbs and repair and replacement of ballasts as needed
• Coordinates with the Library's Administrator of Business and HR, the physical setup of meeting rooms for programs and meetings scheduled by the library staff and the general public
• Coordinates with the Library's Administrator of Business and HR, the inventory and restocking of necessary supplies related to custodial and building maintenance within allotted budget
• Monitors building for vandalism
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to follow written instruction
• Ability to bend, lift, stoop, and carry up to 70 lbs
• Ability to use hand tools, and maintenance equipment
• Ability to use and climb a ladder of up to 10 feet or more
• Ability to communicate effectively with library Staff and public
• Ability to work independently and follow through projects to completion.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to use e-mail (MS Outlook) and the Internet for communication and researching maintenance issues

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma - or -the equivalent (GED)
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
• Knowledge of general maintenance and custodial techniques
• Previous work experience in the maintenance and housekeeping procedures and equipment in a similar environment
• Knowledge of plumbing, electricity (including ballast replacement) and general carpentry
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and for emergencies.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All unvaccinated patrons are encouraged to wear masks, all staff are encouraged to be up to date on vaccine guidelines, we regularly clean surfaces, and encourage social distancing. We do offer curbside pick up.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North Aurora, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have knowledge of plumbing, electricity (including ballast replacement) and general carpentry?

Experience:

• Custodial: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• driver's license and access to a vehicle (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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