Library - Maintenance; Library

Jefferson‑Madison Regional Library is seeking candidates to be considered for a Library Maintenance position at the Central Library who are highly motivated and who support JMRL's Mission Statement to foster personal growth and life‑long learning for all by connecting people with ideas, information, and each other.

The preferred starting salary for this position is $15.75 hourly ($32,760 annually). Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience and internal equity. This is a full‑time, non‑exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays, plus paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer‑paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.

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This position performs semi‑skilled and clerical duties providing routine maintenance and repairs for upkeep of Jefferson‑Madison Regional Library (JMRL) facilities and equipment, under the general supervision of the Assistant Library Director.

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Note:
This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of Continuous. If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. Applications may no longer be considered once a candidate to fill the position is identified.

This job announcement will close when the position(s) have been filled and may close at any time.

• Performs routine preventive maintenance and repairs on library facilities and equipment.
• Performs mail metering, courier service, and receiving, inspecting, and delivering incoming materials.
• Cleans buildings and grounds.
• Maintains grounds, including mowing.
• Removes snow or debris from sidewalks and other areas, as needed.
• Empties and disposes of trash as needed.
• Operating a vehicle to perform job responsibilities.
• Coordinates with City maintenance workers and outside contractors.
• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of JMRL equipment, tools, and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.

Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.

• Completion of seventh grade and three months of building maintenance experience.
• Two years of building maintenance experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.

• Required to successfully pass a pre‑employment background check.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record.

• General knowledge of building cleaning practices, occupational hazards, supplies, and equipment, and safety precautions in providing preventative maintenance and cleaning.
• Working knowledge of the potential risks of exposure to bodily fluids and working knowledge (and use of) personal protective equipment.

• Basic:
  Understands the meaning of commonly used multi‑syllable words and simple paragraphs. Comprehends simple written instructions, signs, and notices.

• Basic:
  Ability to write simple letters, paragraphs and sentences containing subject, verb, and object,…