Maintenance Assistant

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Facilities Full Time Manual Labor Providence Public Library, Providence, RI, US 1 Attachments

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

Maintenance Assistant

(FT - 35 hr/wk)

*** Stationary engineers’ license is REQUIRED and must be eligible for Providence Stationary Engineer license.

Key Purpose/

Summary:

This position is responsible for keeping the outside grounds clean and the building maintained by performing highly diversified duties including but not limited to install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair the facility and its equipment.

Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

Maintains, repairs and operates building systems, equipment, and various other building components including but not limited to:

electro-mechanical and HVAC systems

operates and maintains low pressure boilers and air conditioning systems

maintains small machinery

repairs furniture and performs basic rough and finish carpentry as well as stone, tile and VCT

minor electrical and plumbing repairs

interior and exterior painting

ground maintenance to include picking up trash and cleaning plant beds as necessary

operates snow removal equipment and shovels snow as necessary

assists with building security

room set ups and disassembly

Check email daily and respond to emails in a timely manner.

Support and practice PPL’s stated values and demonstrate and share PPL’s commitment to being an all-inclusive organization.

Collaborate with External Relations as feasible/needed to support outreach, donor stewardship, and other fundraising activities.

Other duties as agreed upon between the employee and their manager.

Additional

Skills:

Excellent verbal and written skills.

Strong attention to details and strong organizational skills.

Comfortable working with various technology (i.e. Microsoft programs, Google Docs/Drive).

Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.

Interact professionally with other employees, patrons, and suppliers.

Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.

Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Education & Experience

Required:

Stationary engineers’ license is REQUIRED and must be eligible for Providence Stationary Engineer license.

3-5 years of broad experience and/or training in building maintenance, construction, or related field.

Must be a responsible worker, willing to work a flexible schedule which includes weekends and evenings, willing to learn, follow direction, and able to work independently.

Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds, working on ladders, staging, and roofs.

Ability to use multiple power tools.

High School graduate or GED required

Google applications (Gmail, Meet, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms) and other various Google applications experience required.

Knowledge of Zoom, Google Meet or other web-conferencing software or applications.

Additional Requirements:

Driving/Travel requirements – 0-10%

Position Location – Providence, RI

Physical requirements – ability to occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs.

This position is :
Non-exempt and is part of the Union

Hours : 35 hours per week, variable hours based on Monday - Friday, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm. Flexibility is expected for special events, etc.

Salary Range : $50,000-$70,000/year with up to 5% negotiation flexibility.

Reporting to :
Director of Facilities

The Library offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a group health, dental, and vision plans with an HRA that covers 95% of the health insurance deductible. If you don’t need insurance, you…