Spartanburg County Public Libraries

POSTING DATE: March 18, 2024
JOB TITLE: Facilities Maintenance Assistant, Grade 21
LOCATION: Headquarters Library
DATE AVAILABLE: May 1, 2024
SALARY: $33,626 annually to $38,125 annually. (Includes generous benefits package)

HOURS: 40 hours per week

Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm(Note: Must be flexible to accommodate emergency situations that may arise.)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from vocational or technical college and some experience as a semi-skilled or skilled worker in building maintenance and related work. Must complete pre-employment testing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Conducts general building & facilities maintenance activities; operates equipment; maintains and repairsbuildings and equipment; performs carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical maintenance and repairtasks.
Maintains, repairs, and installs various building related systems including electrical, plumbing, sewer, HVAC,etc.
Performs periodic preventive maintenance work cleaning filters, coils, and strainers; adjusts or changes belts,greases and oils pumps, motors, and bearings. Services air conditioning, heat pumps, and boiler equipment asnecessary.
Performs painting projects; drywall repair; pressure washing; moves furniture and other tasks as needed.
Perform vehicle maintenance tasks such as changing oil, minor repairs, etc.
In absence of other staff, may substitute on courier route or other duties performed by Maintenance Helper.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from vocational or technical collegeand some experience as a semi-skilled or skilled worker in building maintenance and related work.
General knowledge of common practices, tools, terminology and safety precautions of building and vehicularmaintenance trades; general knowledge of the use and characteristics of common building materials; skill inthe use of tools and equipment used in maintenance and repair tasks; must have general computer skills and theability to write and prepare written reports and correspondence on technical subjects and issues; goodanalytical skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and librarypatrons.
Must have the ability to read and understand written instructions in the English language from a piece of paperor on a computer screen; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to solve problems within scopeof responsibility; ability to operate equipment and tools safely; background in electrical and plumbing a plus.
Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the state of South Carolina and good driving record.
HVAC certificate and/or pool certificate a plus.

The library accepts applications with cover letter and resume when a job position is available. Drug Testing is a part of the library’s hiring process. If you require any accommodations in applying for any position, please do not hesitate to ask. The Spartanburg County Public Library is proud to be tobacco free.

151 South Church Street, Spartanburg, South Carolina 29306-3241, (864)596-3507, www.spartanburglibraries.org
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