Maintenance Technician - Full-Time
The Lexington Public Library (LPL) is a dynamic organization that strives to educate, entertain, and connect all people who live, work, or play in the greater Lexington area. Library staff provide excellent customer service, a welcoming environment, and a commitment to LPL’s mission and core values, which can be found here.
To keep LPL progressing forward, the Maintenance Technician performs skilled and semi-skilled building maintenance and repair work of moderate difficulty. The skill trades include carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, tile, carpet and landscaping. Operates vans, trucks, tractors, snow removal equipment, sorts mail, library materials and other cargo. Provides maintenance, courier service and snow removal to the library facilities.
Starting Hourly Pay
$16.32 - $22.26 (starting wage will depend upon skills and experience)
Primary Work Schedule
Tuesday – Saturday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Position may require occasional schedule changes for snow removal, special projects, emergencies, etc.
Applications for this position will be accepted until 4pm Tuesday, July 16th, 2024. Applications must be completed online at www.lexpublib.org
As a Full-time Maintenance Technician, a typical day may include the following…
- Repairs plumbing fixtures, unstops toilets and sinks; replaces faucets, toilet seats, and ball cock assembles.
- Performs minor electrical repairs.
- Paints and repairs drywall / wallboard.
- Runs errands and picks up supplies
- Performs various courier duties.
- Repairs and maintains Library vehicles.
- Operates lawnmowers, snow removers, tractors, and various hand and power tools.
- Interact and communicate pleasantly and effectively with diverse customers and staff, maintaining a positive and professional demeanor and providing friendly courteous service.
- Other duties as assigned.
This job may be a good fit for you if you have…
- High school degree or GED required.
- Good knowledge of building and maintenance and repair requirements and some knowledge of the techniques, methods, and materials of general building trades.
- Good knowledge of mechanics and of lubrication maintenance and machines repair fundamentals.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and guidelines preferred.
- Ability to operate personnel lifts.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
- Ability to operate tools in a safe and efficient manner.
- Must successfully pass a background investigation.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, with a safe driving record.
It may be an even better fit if you have… (this is the preferred stuff)
- Courses in building and mechanical trades, and some experience in building construction or maintenance work, electricity and plumbing preferred.
- Apprentice certification (or equivalent experience) in building construction or maintenance related work, electricity or plumbing preferred.
Here’s what we have to offer…
- Flexible scheduling (That hard to get appointment that can only be scheduled during work? Don’t worry. We can be flexible.)
- Competitive compensation based on skills and experience
- Excellent medical (HDHP/HSA & PPO), dental, vision, life insurance (employer paid), short term disability, long term disability and employee assistance program. Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
- Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Personal Days
- Pension plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday) Full Time employees participate in and contribute to Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (Formerly Kentucky Retirement Systems)
- 401k, 457, & IRA
- Exceptional training and support to give you the resources you need to be successful
- Employee discounts (YMCA, cell phone stipends, etc.)
- Free Parking
- And a great team of coworkers committed to helping others succeed
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
People are selected to become members of the LPL family based on skill, merit and talent—not based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs. Consistent with these obligations, LPL also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances and practices. If things aren’t fair, we all lose.
Physical and Mental Requirements
- Sufficient physical strength and ability necessary to perform strenuous and heavy manual work under various weather conditions.
- Sufficient mobility and dexterity to climb ladders to change light bulbs, etc.
- Ability to perform essential functions which require bending, crawling, lifting moderately heavy equipment, and standing for long periods.
- Ability to push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds unassisted and 40 pounds and greater with assistance.
- Ability to work in high places.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Hazards/Unusual Working Conditions
- Work is often performed in and around books, shelves, and computers requiring adherence to industry safety procedures and standards.
- Work is subject to changing requirements, demands from users, and at times, dealing with the public.
- Work involves physical labor, use of machinery and tools, and exposure to elements when outside.