Facilities Maintenance Technician

Heights Libraries is looking for a hands‑on, reliable Facilities Maintenance Technician to help keep our library buildings and grounds safe, clean, and running smoothly. You'll handle day-to-day repairs, preventative maintenance, and general upkeep across our locations — with the chance to build specialized skills in building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation) over time.

This is a great fit for someone with solid general maintenance or trades experience who wants steady, full‑time hourly work with room to grow into more specialized facilities systems work — and potentially toward a future Facilities Manager role.

Core Responsibilities (Day One)

These are the everyday tasks you'll be doing from the start:

• Perform routine building maintenance and repairs: general carpentry, painting, furniture assembly/repair, and basic plumbing and electrical fixes.
• Conduct routine inspections of facilities and grounds to catch maintenance needs and safety concerns early.
• Complete preventative maintenance tasks on a set schedule for building equipment and systems.
• Provide custodial support as needed to keep library spaces clean and welcoming.
• Handle grounds maintenance: landscaping, snow removal, ice control, and seasonal upkeep.
• Track and log completed work orders, inspections, and maintenance activity.
• Help maintain stock of maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Travel between library locations as needed to complete work.
• Pitch in on emergency response for facility issues, weather events, or safety concerns.

Growth Responsibilities (Build Over Time)

You won't be expected to walk in an expert in these — we'll support training and certification as you grow into them:

• Monitor and troubleshoot building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, security, and building automation software).
• Assist with facility improvement and renovation projects, including vendor and contractor coordination.
• Support low‑pressure boiler system operation and maintenance.
• Help prepare purchase orders and basic vendor/purchasing documentation.
• Coordinate with outside contractors and service providers for repairs and specialized work.

What You Bring

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in general maintenance, custodial work, construction, or a related hands‑on field.
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and basic maintenance/groundskeeping equipment.
• Able to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs., work on ladders above 20 ft., and work in varying weather conditions.
• Valid Ohio driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Reliable, self‑directed, and comfortable prioritizing your own workload day to day.

Preferred (Not Required to Apply)

• Trade certification or coursework in a building trade (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.).
• Experience with building automation systems or commercial/public facility operations.
• Experience with low‑pressure boiler systems.
• Experience in a library, school, government, or nonprofit facility.

This role is a real pathway toward a future Facilities Manager position. As you build experience and certifications in building systems, you'll have the opportunity to take on more advanced projects and responsibilities.

Schedule & Physical Demands

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors across all Heights Libraries locations.
• Flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends, and emergency response.

Heights Libraries began its mission to serve the community in 1916. We have grown and expanded significantly in the intervening years, but our founding ideals of providing outstanding library services, staff, and facilities has not changed.

Our customers’ needs are our first priority.

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