Evening​/Weekend Facilities Operation Specialist

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Classification

Classification Facility Operations Specialist

Position Number

Position Number

Open Date

Open Date 10/14/2026

Close Date

Close Date 11/04/2026

Priority Review Date

Employee Class

Employee Class Staff

Full-Time/Part Time

Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time

FTE

FTE 1.00

Position Status

Position Status Regular

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Job code

Job code 2379

Union Representation

Union Representation Non-Union

Union Code

Union Code N/A

Unit/Department

Unit/Department University Libraries

College/Unit

College/Unit University Libraries

Division

Division Academic Division

Location

Location FO 428

Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Overview

Libraries Facilities Operations serves an important role in the University Libraries. The unit monitors and addresses all facilities-related matters in the libraries (including Founders Memorial Library, Music Library, and Faraday Library). In addition, the unit manages the opening and closing during days, evenings, and weekends; works with other library departments to facilitate appropriate stewardship of library spaces and resources; and helps to maintain a safe and secure environment for library patrons.

Position Summary

Serves as the senior on-site operational staff member during assigned evening and weekend hours. Monitors, supervises, and participates in activities related to the operation, safety, security, and customer service functions of the University Libraries’ facilities. Ensures that established library policies, procedures, and regulations are followed and provides operational support across multiple service areas after daytime staff have departed. Provides first-line assistance to library users, oversees building opening and closing procedures, responds to emergencies, and performs basic circulation and access services functions during evening and weekend operations.

Exercises independent judgment in resolving operational issues and serves as the library’s primary authority until relieved by an appropriate supervisor or emergency personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for library opening and closing procedures; monitors physical conditions of the library, as well as patron activities; enforces state, university, and library rules, regulations, and policies pertaining to the use of the library; and notifying appropriate staff members of emergency situations (illness, fire, maintenance problems) or illegal activities (theft, mutilation, smoking)
• Assists in and facilitates planning, scheduling, directing and coordinating the use of library facilities; processes requests for approved events such as lobby tabling events, exhibits, lectures & performances, and room reservations for internal and external constituents; coordinates and disseminates reservation information, as needed
• Assists the Facilities Operations Coordinator in requesting and monitoring work orders for repair and maintenance of library property; in that capacity, keeps records or maintains awareness of work order instructions for effective communication with workers; assists with scheduling projects regarding library facilities and maintenance
• Facilitates communication with, and serves as a liaison to, internal library partners (such as Einstein’s Bagels, One Card Office, DoIT/ TSD and other Learning Commons partners) as well to campus police, building services staff, and student judicial office; participates in library and university meetings and workshops related to operations and security

• Provides guidance and direction to student workers on duty during hours of operation
• Monitors all…