Job Description

Posting number: PT985-5214

Department: Municipal Libraries

Division: 5214 - Mahon Library

Job classification: Part-Time Library Building Maintenance Tech (Non-Exempt)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building Maintenance, Library, Maintenance

Performs a variety of routine repairs, maintenance, and grounds keeping work for the Lubbock Public Libraries; and general upkeep of the library facilities.

Examples of duties

• Maintain library grounds daily; removes debris, liter and trash from the grounds and performs routine building maintenance, as needed.
• Assemble and moves furniture.
• Paints offices, meeting rooms, and other public area including minor wall repairs.
• Dust book shelves, empty and clean waste receptacles; remove marks and scuffs from the walls and floors;
• Maintains storage areas and break rooms;
• Cleans and maintains paved and landscaped areas on library grounds;
• Assist with setting up rooms for special events and meetings;
• Transport library materials, furniture and supplies in City vehicle;
• May interact with visitors and patrons;
• Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment;
• Perform related duties as directed.

Qualifications

Completion of High School Diploma or G.E.D and one (1) year of experience performing routine maintenance and grounds keeping work; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

Physical Exam Required
Valid TX Driver's License

Supplemental information

Knowledge of:

• General building and grounds maintenance methods, practices, and procedures;
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trades involved;

• The tools, equipment, materials, and methods used in building and grounds maintenance.

Ability to:

• Read, write and comprehend daily instructions;
• Perform routine and minor repair and maintenance activities of buildings and grounds;
• Use and maintain maintenance equipment and tools effectively and in a safe manner;
• Detect needed repairs and address them appropriately;
• Utilize technology for communication, record, and job-related aspects.
• Follow oral, digital, and written instructions;
• Prioritize tasks based on importance and timeliness.
• Learn by method of on-the-job training including ability to follow instructions;
• Coordinate with other city departments for facility maintenance purposes.

• Ability to follow instructions and work with little or no supervision.

Physical Requirements:

• Continuously stand and walk during the shift.
• Frequently lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds;
• Frequently carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally carry up to 50 pounds;
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
• Frequently walk and stand during the shift;
• Occasionally bend and kneel;
• Frequently climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding, poles and inclined surfaces;
• Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees;
• Frequently rotate upper body to the right or left while sitting or standing;
• Frequently reach above, at, or below shoulder height;
• Frequently push and pull objects.

Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.