Pueblo City-County Library District is hiring for a part-time Facilities Specialist, 20 hours per week, to join our library team!  PCCLD has 8 library locations and grounds and the Facilities Specialist works to create a positive experience for Library customers by providing a welcoming and safe environment at library locations.  This is accomplished by repairing and maintaining the buildings, equipment, and grounds for the Library District.  The position serves both internal and external customers in responding to facilities maintenance requests.

The Facilities Specialist reports to the Facilities Superintendent and works both independently and as team member of the department. This position interacts with staff from all departments, outside service vendors, security personnel and the fire department. The position provides excellent customer service demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively with people regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, ability level or background.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repairs and maintains physical structures, equipment, and grounds of all library locations. 
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in using tools, safety equipment, power tools and machinery.
• Performs electrical maintenance and repairs, changes out fuses and other electrical components. 
• Installs lighting components, security equipment and other electrical equipment.
• Repairs plumbing equipment and fixtures for water, steam, sewage, lawn and fire sprinkler systems.  Repairs pipes and replaces washers, gaskets, filters and other components. 
• Completes general building maintenance duties, repairs interior walls and flooring. 
• Paints walls and other surfaces.
• Operates snow removal equipment, shovels walkways to ensure safe access to buildings and parking lots.
• Assists in maintaining heating and air conditioning systems. 
• Works closely with vendors; may work with sub-contractors as assigned.
• Moves furniture, equipment, storage boxes, and books when needed.
• Performs bodily fluid clean-ups in accordance with safety procedures.  Demonstrates understanding of all safety measures to be used.
• Supports team efforts to maintain a safe and secure environment for customers and staff by maintaining awareness of surroundings and working in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
• Participates in regularly scheduled department meetings.  Attends All Staff Development Days and other training sessions to acquire new skills and to stay current on all information that is pertinent to PCCLD.
• Reads daily organizational communications from intranet, e-mail, newsletters and print announcements.  Stays current on all library services, programs and events throughout the district. Regularly accesses electronic time keeping, payroll and personnel employee access systems.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• May serve on library committees.
• May be asked to work on special projects.
• Performs other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in skilled building trades including mechanical, electrical, plumbing or carpentry is required.
• Experience in building maintenance and/or grounds maintenance is strongly preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must possess strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the use of hand and power tools.
• Uses independent judgement to make decisions within procedural guidelines.
• Must be able to perform regular, routine work as well as carry out complex assignments.
• Ability to follow tasks through to completion and to use equipment and tools in a safe and efficient manner.
• Pays careful attention to detail.
• Sees an assignment through to completion.
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic computer tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow general and complex directions.
• Ability to function under flexible and changing conditions. 

Physical Requirements:  The job is physically demanding requiring hours of standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling.  Must be able to climb and perform work while perched on ladders or scaffolding. Must be able to properly lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds and push - pull a fully loaded carts weighing up to 200 pounds.

Other Requirements:  Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed; and on an on-call basis.  Must submit to and successfully pass a criminal background investigation.  Must possess a clean driving record, current Colorado Driver's License and provide proof of automobile insurance.

Wage:  $18.49 per hour

Benefits: PCCLD offers health insurance including a tele-health service, dental and vision insurance, HSA and FSA plans, employer paid life insurance, and 401(k) and PERA retirement plans. The library district provides paid leave in the form of 11 paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off.  Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Deadline for Applications: The deadline to submit applications for this position is Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

Pueblo City-County Library District is a PERA employer.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Pueblo City-County Library District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.