Maintenance

Job Title: Maintenance

Classification: Maintenance

Location: Main

Reports To: Head of Maintenance

Position Type: Non-Exempt

Grade: II

Job Purpose

Clean and maintain attractive, safe, and efficient library buildings, grounds, and vehicles

Essential Responsibilities

• Applies LPCPL’s customer service standards (courtesy, professionalism, attitude, safety, quality)
• Responds to requests for supplies and maintenance issues (E-tickets)
• Check B.M.S. system for Main and the LPCPL Exchange locations 
• Performs minor maintenance and repairs for electrical, mechanical, and small engine equipment  
• Performs minor carpentry, drywall repairs, painting and remodeling as needed 
• Keeps maintenance areas and mechanical and electrical rooms clean, organized, and clear of safety hazards
• Keeps walks, outside entries, roof tops, and parking lots clear of trash, snow, ice and debris that poses a safety hazard
• Maintains lawns and plantings as needed for all locations including mowing, raking, and trimming 
• Keeps library vehicles clean and gassed, and schedules routine maintenance
• Changes furnace filters at all locations
• Adheres to all OSHA rules and building codes
• Moves items between locations and storage
• Shelves cleaning and maintenance supplies when delivered
• Serves as back-up for janitorial services
• Abides by established policies and procedures

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus – primarily focused on customer needs; able to deliver high quality, value added services; constantly strives to find new ways to increase satisfaction and understanding, foster equitable services, and forge meaningful connections
• Ethics, Values and Judgement – exercises best judgement, trustworthiness, and professional standards of conduct; consistently demonstrates accountability through behavior, character, and action
• Job Knowledge – demonstrates proficiency in technical skills and/or knowledge in position-related areas; purposely keeps up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise
• Courage and Integrity – tactfully provides direct and actionable feedback in a timely manner; is open and direct but not intimidating; deals head-on with people and problems even in the most difficult situations
• Communicates Effectively – conveys ideas/information in a way that is clear, engaging, and suitable to the audience; main point of the message is apparent; listens more than speaks; responds appropriately
• Decision Quality – makes decisions and solves problems; can deal adeptly with varied levels of complexity, ambiguity, and risk; takes responsibility and accepts ownership for decisions regardless of outcome; responds promptly and appropriately in crises situations
• Drives for Results – focuses on results and desired outcomes and how best to achieve them; does not confuse effort with results; gets the job done
• Values Diversity – seeks opportunities to learn about differences, acts inclusively and equitably, respects, values, and encourages the unique dimensions each employee and community member adds to the organization

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• You have a high school diploma or equivalent 
• You have three years experience in general building maintenance and minor repairs 
• You have a valid Indiana driver’s license and a for hire endorsement
• You have proficient technology skills, with experience using the Internet and email
• You welcome working with all people from your community
• You display appropriate demeanor at all times; this includes dress, body language, and facial expressions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Potential exposure to infectious diseases as may be required to clean bodily fluids including blood, vomit, urine, and feces; emptying waste baskets with used tissues
• Environmental exposures: chemicals used in cleaning surfaces; exhaust fumes, odors, dust particles
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions and fluctuating temperatures
• Mobility: pushes/pulls up to 100 pounds using a hand truck; frequently lifts and carries 5-25 pounds; frequently stands, kneels, squats, bends, twists, grasps, and reaches above shoulders; heights: includes work on roof, scaffolding, or ladder
• Works around moving machinery including lawn mowers and snow blowers, and vehicles
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): gloves, goggles, masks, boots, back brace, cold weather protection
• Vision abilities include: close, distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception
• Exposure to noise and vibration levels from small engine equipment 
• Must be able to respond to fire alarms, warning sirens, and phone pages