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Summary
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (OH) is seeking a full-time Maintenance employee to maintain buildings and grounds by providing housekeeping, grounds keeping, and preventive and routine maintenance on library facilities within Mahoning County. Maintain buildings and grounds by providing housekeeping, grounds keeping, preventative and routine maintenance on facilities. Must possess good communication skills, self-motivator and capable of performing job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
- Maintain all PLYMC’s properties throughout Mahoning County to ensure safe, clean and appealing facilities. Examples of work but not limited to include carpet cleaning, floor finishing, janitorial duties, painting, plumbing repairs, lighting repairs, snow removal, and landscaping.
- Operates maintenance vehicles and all related maintenance equipment in a safe and proper manner. This includes safely and properly operating man lifts, ladders, towing trailers and other specialty equipment as directed by supervision.
- Safe and proper use of chemicals in a public setting keeping both staff and public safe from hazards.
- Safe loading and distributing of books, materials, furniture, and a wide variety of items throughout the county. Safely operates library vehicles and travels between destinations. Maintains vehicle’s cleanliness, fuel, and daily inspections.
- Safely organize and follow directions from multiple sources to set up facilities for special events at various locations. Items such as tents, tables, chairs and related items are frequently necessary to move.
- Consults with supervisor on best practices and issues that relate to facilities and grounds management.
- Any and all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent required.
- Individual must have a current valid Driver's License and maintain a clean driving record. Proof of current driver’s license may be obtained at any time during the course of employment.
- Prior experience in a maintenance and/or custodial position required.
- Understanding of equipment maintenance and safety, as well as knowledge of general trades for the purpose of light electrical, plumbing and carpentry work required.
- Effective communication skills, ability to properly fill out maintenance work orders with detailed wording as to what was completed daily with costs involved.
- Practice safe work procedures for cleaning and disinfection.
- Ability to work as part of a team under the direction of a supervisor.
- Positive, helpful attitude.
- Nature of work requires an ability to effectively communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents and operate standard business office equipment.
- Travel to other library branches required.
- Must be in good physical condition and able to lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to climb, bend, squat and work safely at heights.
- Must be able to slide, pull, shift, or push up to 100 lbs., without equipment and occasionally higher with proper transportation equipment or assistance.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee may be exposed to adverse weather or temperature conditions.
Work Schedule
- -Full-time, 40 hours per week. Work week is Monday through Saturday. Splits shifts. Shifts are primarily 3 – 11 PM and 7 AM – 3 PM.
- -Must be willing to work days, evenings, and Saturdays (rotating shifts).
- -Must be able to work a flexible schedule, starting at different times in emergency situations.
- -Must be willing to work at the various locations throughout our Mahoning County system.
- -Travel to other library branches required.
- -Availability for extended or non-traditional hours as needed to perform job duties.
Some Benefits Include
- Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
- Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary coverage including; Additional life insurance, accident coverage, critical care
- Wellness program
- Health insurance opt-out program
- Paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, sick time, personal days
- Employee discounts
- OPERS participation
PLYMC is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. PLYMC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected].
For questions pertaining to this job or others, please email us at [email protected].
To Apply: Please apply online by visiting our website ; https://www.libraryvisit.org/employment/
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.07 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
- Do you have any custodial or maintenace experience?
- This position requires travel/driving as an essential function of this job. Do you have the ability to drive and travel when required?
Work Location: On the road
