Library Maintenance Worker - Central

Location: Central Library, with travel and assignment to other Brown County Library branches as needed.

Schedule

Mondays - Fridays: 6:00 am - 2:00 pm (Hours are somewhat negotiable)

Responsibilities

• Clean and provide general upkeep of Library buildings, inside and outside:
  • Clean interior facilities, including:
    • Vacuum, shampoo and clean carpets
    • Strip, clean and wax floors
    • Clean furniture, ceilings and walls
    • Sanitize restrooms
  • Change lamps, clean and repair fixtures as needed
  • Maintain exterior grounds by raking, mowing, pruning, watering and removing snow
  • Wash the interior and exterior of Library buildings
  • Remove garbage and recycling
  • Maintain and perform minor repair on equipment and furniture such as snow blowers, mowers, air conditioners, furniture, and shelving
  • Provide support to other library staff members in monitoring and correcting problem customer behavior
  • Set up and/or deliver furniture, supplies and equipment for library events and programs
  • Perform special projects as necessary (such as assembling furniture, scaffolding, unclogging sewer systems, painting, etc.)
• Perform office work regarding maintenance:
  • Maintain documentation as required
  • Comply with all safety and quality assurance standards and procedures
• Support the mission and strategic goals of the Library:
  • Assist Library customers locating library departments, meeting spaces and events
  • Assist Library customers and staff connecting and troubleshooting audio/visual connections and setups
  • Perform other related duties as needed or assigned

Requirements

• Demonstrate proficient knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in general housekeeping and maintenance
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of library operations, services and materials
• Demonstrate knowledge of minor repair techniques for maintaining equipment
• Effectively operate various types of maintenance equipment
• Demonstrate knowledge of paint types and their applications
• Recognize and report safety issues and problems
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
• Represent the Library in a responsible, professional, and trustworthy manner
• Establish and maintain cooperative and courteous working relationships with staff and diverse customer base
• Work independently with minimum supervision
• Appropriately multitask and prioritize
• Work efficiently while paying close attention to detail
• Follow detailed verbal and written instructions
• Perform repetitive, routine procedures
• Meet the flexible scheduling needs of the Library
• Adapt to changes in the work environment
• Demonstrate basic computer skills, including keyboarding, word processing and email
• Effectively use general office equipment, including but not limited to computer, printer, photocopier, and telephone