Assistant Building Engineer

GLEN ELLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY

JOB TITLE

Assistant Building Engineer

DEPARTMENT

Maintenance

SALARY CLASSIFICATION

Grade 5

STATUS

Full-time; regular work shifts, daytime, some evening and weekend hours; nonexempt [FLSA]

SUPERVISED BY

Building Engineer

SUPERVISES

N/A

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Building Engineer is responsible for helping the Building Engineer supervise and evaluate contractual building and equipment services at the library, maintaining the interior and exterior of the library building, maintaining the library grounds, and carrying out other duties in support of the Maintenance department and the library. The Assistant Building Engineer is also responsible for supervising the Maintenance Assistants in the absence of the Building Engineer.  

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Percentages are approximate; duties are illustrative, not exclusive)

1. Help the Building Engineer supervise and evaluate contractual building and equipment services at the library, which includes
2. meeting with vendors, discussing the intended scope of work, and verifying compliance with library directives;
3. helping procure competitive bid proposals from vendors and coordinating with the Building Engineer to retain the most competitive and qualified bids; and
4. maintaining vendor service records, inspecting major equipment systems regularly, and overseeing state-mandated equipment inspections with supervision from the Building Engineer.

These duties and responsibilities account for 20% of the work time.

1. Maintain the exterior of the building and library grounds, which includes
2. picking up litter on and maintaining library grounds when required;
3. helping oversee landscaping maintenance and snow removal;
4. overseeing exterior building, parking lot, and outdoor equipment maintenance and repair; and

These duties and responsibilities account for 20% of the work time.

1. Maintain the interior of the library, which includes
2. painting and patching walls;
3. replacing light bulbs and ballasts; and
4. assembling, repairing, and/or modifying furniture, equipment, and building systems as needed.

These duties and responsibilities account for 30% of the work time.

1. Carry out other duties in support of the Maintenance department and the library, which includes
2. training, supervising, and evaluating the Maintenance department staff and reporting progress to the Building Engineer;
3. participating in staff meetings, staff development programs, in-service days, library committees, and professional development activities;
4. helping develop and implement departmental procedure changes;
5. running errands on behalf of the library;
6. setting up meeting rooms;
7. providing building-related assistance to staff and other organizations;
8. supervising community service workers;
9. assisting staff with visitor behavior problems;
10. ordering and tracking departmental supplies;
11. providing input to develop and administer departmental budget; and
12. performing other duties as assigned.

These duties and responsibilities account for 30% of the work time.

INTERACTION

With the Executive Director, Assistant Director, Management Team, Building Engineer, other staff, and the public

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Knowledge of carpentry, electricity and wiring, HVAC systems, and plumbing
• Skilled in creative thinking
• Skilled in using everyday technology such as computers, smartphones, tablets, and Microsoft 365 for work tasks
• Skilled in listening
• Skilled in staff supervision
• Skilled in written and verbal communication
• Able to project a friendly, competent image to the public 
• Able to be punctual and dependable
• Able to lift up to 100 pounds
• Able to make deliveries and pick up supplies, both on foot and by vehicle
• Able to organize work
• Able to pay attention to detail
• Able to think analytically 
• Able to use a ladder
• Able to use basic hand and power tools
• Able to work well independently

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 21 years old
• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent
• Additional technical school training or demonstrated equivalent
• Two years of professional experience in a maintenance capacity or related position
• Illinois driver’s license, proof of insurance, and access to a vehicle that can be used for transporting equipment and materials

WILL BE TAUGHT

• Library policy and procedures
• Library-specific software
• HVAC software
• Supervisory skills

SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of electricity and wiring, HVAC systems, carpentry and plumbing, and an ability to use basic hand and power tools
• Demonstrates an ability to use ladders and lift up to 100 pounds
• Is physically able to make deliveries and pick up supplies within walking distance of the Library, and to make vehicle deliveries with a valid driver’s license
• Demonstrates working knowledge of the Core Technology Competencies
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communications skills, in English
• Demonstrates good listening skills
• Pays attention to detail
• Is punctual and dependable
• Organizes work and thinks analytically
• Works well independently; is self-motivating
• Demonstrates creative thinking skills
• Projects a friendly, competent image to the public
• Demonstrates ability to supervise staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 21 years old
• High school diploma and additional technical school training or its demonstrated equivalent
• 2 years successful work experience in a maintenance or related position
• Illinois driver's license, proof of insurance, and a vehicle that may be used for transporting equipment and materials on behalf of the library

WILL BE TAUGHT:

Library policy and procedures, HVAC and meeting room software, supervisory skills