Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician II | Branch or Department: Facilities |
Reports to: Facilities Manager | Supervises: N/A |
Salary/Wage: $21.35 per hour | Benefits Classification: Full Time |
Job Grade: 5 | Work Location: Administrative Headquarters |
Work Schedule: Currently MF 7am3:30 and Some overtime emergency callins on weekends as needed or assigned times when needed. | Hours per Week/Year: 40/2080 |
Revision Date: March 2025 | Anticipated Closing Day: Open until Filled |
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Position Overview
The Facilities Maintenance Technician II is responsible for completing fundamental facilities maintenance tasks as assigned in facilities throughout the library system as directed by the Facilities management team. Facilities Maintenance Tech IIs assist in supervising tasks assigned to less experienced Facilities Maintenance Technician Is.
Essential Functions
- Completes work orders and routine maintenance assignments as directed
- Completes advanced skilled tasks under supervision of the Facilities Manager and Assistant Manager Technician III including but not limited to following trades plumbing repairs mechanical maintenance repairs and replacement electrical wiring and lighting installation inspections minor repairs of concrete and flatwork drywall repairs painting and patching windows repairs door locks and parking lots building systems maintenance
- Works with Facilities Management team & Technician III to accomplish installation of Library shelving and moving branches oversees contractor moving shelving and furniture and library materials
- Performs intermediate skilled maintenance repairs and support for HVAC systems fan motors belts filter changes and washes out outside units
- Makes visual inspection of equipment keeps records of issues with units facility maintenance and repairs and reports to Facilities Manager or Assistant Facilities Manager
- Delivers furniture or programing materials to the library for programming of library services pickup and delivery of parts supplies signage
- Assists with tasks under close supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Assistant Manager Technician III as directed including but not limited to plumbing repair and maintenance electrical wiring and systems inspection installation and repair
- Keeps records of repairs made according to Facilities Department practices reporting all observed facility maintenance and repair needs to Facilities management.
Nonessential Functions
- Hardware installation to include wall hangings for bulletin boards pictures clocks program signage
- Inventory of supplies parts filter materials count shelving or orders parts related to skilled trades as directed by Facilities Manager or Assistant Manager
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma/HiSet/GED Completion Required
- Associate degree Preferred
- Trade course certification Preferred
- 3 years trade work experience or intermediate knowledge Preferred
- HVAC Electrical Plumbing or Carpentry knowledge Preferred
- Construction knowledge or technical school Preferred
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
All successful team members at MCPL should demonstrate:
- Ability to use effective verbal written and discreet communication with management coworkers and the public.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Knowledge of department processes and procedures and critical thinking skills to make decisions pertaining to the position.
- Proficiency in providing friendly and solutionoriented customer service attitude and delivery with internal and external customers.
- Fundamental understanding of their own contribution to a welcoming and respectful workplace and library for all.
- Strong ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
- Reliable punctual and flexible with scheduling.
- Good communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
- Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and adapt to changing needs.
Additionally this position requires:
- Job Knowledge
- Advanced knowledge of performing preventative maintenance
- Demonstrates advanced skills through communicating with the branches about service issues
- Advanced knowledge of Library processes offerings and values (including) for communications with internal and external customers
- Ability to adapt to the service needs of the library and start and stop work whenever necessary based upon priorities
- Technology including specific applications hardware and coding languages
- Fundamental knowledge of Microsoft office and 365 applications including Word and Outlook must be able to use MS phone application
- Demonstrates fundamental knowledge of technology and hardware applications and functions
- Fundamental ability to access email account clock in make notes on Word and use applications on cell phone
- Communication (reading writing speaking)
- Demonstrates advanced skills in communicating with branches regarding service issues
- Exhibit advanced communication skills willingness to work well with internal and external customers
- Financial/Mathematical
- Ability to perform basic math
- Ability to inventory library shelves parts supplies and provide replacement cost estimates
- Teamwork
- Fundamental knowledge of collaboration within departments and branches and the importance of problemsolving
- Demonstrates fundamental skills working with other departments and vendors
- Possesses the ability to maintain working relationships through department tasks work orders and individual areas of responsibility
- Leadership
- Advanced knowledge of the public librarys mission and purpose assign values to competing priorities and knowledge of the quality of the work being conducted and created a standard
- Possesses intermediate leadership skills to oversee contractors
- Demonstrates intermediate skills working with the facilities department contractors and vendors
- Ability to oversee vendors and Technician I to assist with department tasks work orders and individual areas of responsibility
- Decision Making
- Intermediate knowledge of department processes and procedures regarding points of contact for servicerelated issues
- Demonstrates fundamental judgement and responsive action
- Exhibits the ability to be accountable for reporting service issues to appropriate Leadership staff and vendors
- Customer Service
- Intermediate knowledge of department processes and procedures expert knowledge of Library Professional Ethics intermediate knowledge of the impact of decisionmaking on MCPL and other departments impact
- Intermediate knowledge of customer service skills with internal and external customers
- Demonstrates intermediate customer service skills through professional and collaborative interactions with managers and coworkers
- Ability to be adaptable to service workload and prioritize based upon the librarys programming needs
Age Requirement:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Motor Vehicle Requirement
- Possesses a valid drivers license and the ability to drive MCPL vehicle according to company policy
Work Environment
- (Indoor/Outdoor) Works both indoors and outdoors and must have considerable tolerance for weather conditions dust mold scents allergens and communicable diseases which enable the employee to work outside at a facility handle construction and library materials work in older buildings and on jobsites and interact with coworkers and the public
- Use of special equipment safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) high noise level shared office space
Essential physical abilities to be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation are:
Daily (greater than 50% of the time)
- Standing (up to 1 hour at a time)
- Walking (even ground)
- Walking (variable surfaces)
- Lifting to 25 pounds
Frequently (up to 50% of the time)
- Standing (more than 1 hour at a time)
- Lifting 40 pounds
- Sitting
- Pushing/Pulling 40 pounds
- Bending/Stooping/Kneeling
- Reaching above shoulder
- Climbing stepstools/ladders
- Receiving Communication and Instructions (vision reading hearing)
- Conveying Communication and Instructions (Speaking writing)
- Using computer data entry tools keyboard mouse touchscreen scanner
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be allinclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin age disability protected veteran status or other protected class in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. Any applicant requiring accommodation should contact the MidContinent Public Library Human Resources Department at 816.836.5200.
Applicants will be considered for employment opportunities on the merits of their skills and experience related to the position sought. Employment offers are conditional upon submitting a criminal records check identity verification and national sex offender registry check. Applicants will not be denied employment solely or in part because of a prior conviction unless MCPL determines the conviction is jobrelated. If a background check yields information that is of concern to MCPL the applicant will be given an opportunity to review the background check findings and present information regarding inaccuracy mitigating circumstances and rehabilitation.