Maintenance Assistant

This position maintains the cleanliness and security of the facilities and performs service and repair maintenance on facility and plumbing, heating and electrical systems. This individual is responsible for general maintenance and presenting library facilities in the best manner possible and may supervise 1-3 employees.

Essential Functions

Include the following.: The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented, as necessary. Other duties may be assigned.

Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position. Position may require occasional on-call duty (nights, weekends, holidays).

Maintain orderly appearance of the interior and exterior of the library. This includes but is not limited to the following:

Performing a variety of cleaning duties such as sweeping, vacuuming, washing or waxing floors and stairs, shampooing rugs, cleaning doors and windows, and dusting furniture and fixtures. Cleaning and maintaining restrooms. Collecting and emptying trash, recycling, and dumpster loads.

Monitoring and ensuring that dumpsters are routinely emptied. Sweeping, shoveling snow, de-icing, and salting outdoor walkways and areas in inclement weather. Removing debris from outside landscaped areas around building.

Maintaining exterior ramp and benches. Operating a variety of cleaning and maintenance equipment: snow blower, weed trimmer, chainsaw, vacuum cleaner, shampooer, and performing routine maintenance on these. Setting up chairs, tables, AV equipment, and special needs for Meeting Rooms.

Assembling and repairing equipment and furniture as needed. Raising and lowering flags, banners, decorative items, etc.

Performing routine maintenance of the interior and exterior of the library. This includes the following:

Performing routine maintenance and service on all electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and utility systems within facility. Performing maintenance tasks such as plastering, painting, basic carpentry, and light construction and building repair. Changing and replacing light bulbs and ballasts.

Performing minor electrical repairs. Setting parking lot light timers. Routinely replacing HVAC filters, fuses, belts, monitoring thermostats, breakers and heat pump resets. Monitoring building systems and providing emergency assistance with vehicles, systems, building issues, etc.

Experience and Training

High school diploma or equivalent and at least four years of relevant job experience OR at lease twelve years of relevant job experience.

Abilities, Skills, and Knowledge

• Ability to follow instructions on the labels of chemical supplies.

• Ability to use hand tools for building repairs, carpentry, and maintenance

• Ability to perform a wide variety of physical duties without any difficulties

• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of carpentry, painting, plumbing, wiring, and the operation and use of heating ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC)

• Depth, color peripheral, and distance vision regularly required

• Ability to regularly and frequently lift up to 40-50 pounds and occasional lifting up to 140 pounds

• Ability to balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch

• Ability to climb ladders or roof and tolerate heights

• Ability to shovel and remove snow

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and equipment and/or tools necessary for the position

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation

To Apply for this Position:

Send cover letter and resume to jobs@lamanlibrary.org.

Agency

William F. Laman Public Library, North Little Rock, Arkansas

Address

2801 Orange St.

North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72114

Phone

501-758-1720

Website

www.lamanlibrary.org