Maintenance Technician - Full Time - Daytime hours - Allen County Public Library
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
About the Job
"Enriching the community through lifelong learning and discovery"
Do you want to accomplish important things in and for our community? Do you believe that libraries can change lives? If so, join our team of dedicated, passionate individuals. Excellent customer service is the number one priority for all ACPL positions. At ACPL, we believe that every staff member plays a key role in delivering top quality service to the residents of Allen County. We are seeking individuals who are interested in helping ACPL further our mission of enriching the community through lifelong learning and discovery.
Exciting Opportunity for a Maintenance Technician at the Allen County Public Library!
Are you a skilled tradesperson with a passion for hands-on work and a knack for solving problems? Join our team at the Allen County Public Library as a Maintenance Technician and play a vital role in keeping our facilities running smoothly! In this position, you will use your expertise to install, maintain, and repair a range of systems, including mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and structural elements across our library facilities. By ensuring our library environment remains in top condition, you will be supporting our mission of fostering lifelong learning and discovery.
The Allen County Public Library invests in our employees through our robust benefits package, including a pension retirement program, low employee premiums on excellent health plans, and wellness reimbursement programs. You will benefit from over five weeks of paid time off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
If you're ready to bring your maintenance skills to a dynamic and supportive environment, apply now to become a key player at the Allen County Public Library!
Join Us and Help Us Keep the Library Running Smoothly!
This is a full-time 40-hour-per-week position, consisting of daytime hours (7am - 3:30pm) and on-call rotation.
Overview of Essential Functions
- Estimates materials, tools and equipment needed for work assignments.
- Purchases parts/supplies from local vendors and records purchases through requisition system.
- Repairs/replaces light bulbs, lenses, ballasts, drivers, fixtures, etc. on both interior and exterior locations.
- Performs skilled trades duties in the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, HVAC, electrical, and related facility systems and components.
- Inspects boilers, HVAC equipment, plumbing, generators, pumps, motors and similar mechanical/electrical equipment on a regular basis; troubleshoots problems and repairs as required.
- Repairs and installs doors, hardware, assisted opening devices, and related hardware.
- Performs interior repairs such as drywall, painting, flooring, ceiling tiles, etc.
- Performs an operational and safety check of the equipment before use; checks fuel and fluid levels, air pressures, hydraulic systems and lubrication points; performs lubrication of essential parts.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED, successful completion in a trade; AND two (2) years of journey-level experience with the installation, maintenance and repair of building operating systems and facilities; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Valid Driver's License.
Required Knowledge
- Principles, methods and materials used in a variety of mechanical, electro-mechanical and electrical installation, maintenance and repair work.
- Operation and maintenance of a variety of hand, power and shop tools used in a variety of trade areas.
- Safety regulations, principles, practices and equipment related to the work.
- Shop mathematics.
- Practices, techniques and equipment of HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, electrical and other relevant trades.
- Basic computer literacy and/or web-based work order tracking.
- Ability to use a smartphone to call, text, email, enter and/or manipulate information on an app or website.
Required Skills
- Safely operating a variety of small vehicles (vans, pickup trucks, scissor lifts, trailers) and related equipment.
- Maintaining accurate logs and basic records related to the work.
- Performing skilled maintenance and repair of a variety of mechanical, electrical, HVAC and other facility operating systems.
- Operating and maintaining specialized tools and equipment of a variety of mechanical, electrical and facilities maintenance trades.
- Operating a variety of vehicles skillfully and safely.
- Recognizing potentially hazardous situations on the job site and taking appropriate action.
- Measuring and calculating angles, lengths and volumes.
- Estimating necessary materials and equipment to complete assignments.
- Safely using and maintaining hand and power tools related to the work.
- Maintaining accurate records of work performed.
- Reading and interpreting manuals, specifications, drawings and blueprints.
- Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
- Working without close supervision in standard work situations.
Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation expected to be $39K - 45K or higher based on previous comparable work experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package from your first day of employment- including medical, dental, vision, life & long-term disability insurance
- Two (2) weeks of sick leave
- Three (3) weeks of vacation leave
- Ten paid holidays and two (2) personal days each year
- Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
- The Library contributes 14% into your retirement fund (PERF)
- Deferred compensation plan (457b)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Variety of voluntary insurance plans
- Wellness bonus opportunity (up to $510/year!)
- Gym membership reimbursement (up to $520/year!)
- Free parking
You will be asked to upload a resume' with this application.
If interested, don't wait to apply! Interviews will be held on a rolling basis; the position will remain open until filled.
Everyone belongs at the Allen County Public Library. We are on a mission to recognize, cultivate, and celebrate diversity. We offer collections, services, programs, assistance, and spaces that enrich and reflect our community. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive workforce and establishing ourselves as a communal space of respect, safety, and service. All are welcome to pursue lifelong learning and discovery at ACPL regardless of identity, origin, ability, religion, race, culture, socioeconomic status, age, or other differences.
The Allen County Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.
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