Library Building Maintenance Technician - Full-time

The Enoch Pratt Free Library has an immediate opening for a Building Maintenance Technician.

The Building Technician performs the following skilled trades: painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and HVAC work during the course of maintaining and repairing the physical structures and utility systems of Central and Branch Library buildings. This position reports to the Buildings Maintenance Supervisor, and will require drug and alcohol testing.

Department:  Facilities

Location:  400 Cathedral Street Baltimore, MD 21201

Salary: $36,839 to $43336

Job Type: On-site Full-Time,

Summary of Duties: 

The summary of duties listed below is not exhaustive. Additional duties are dependent upon the needs of the hiring  department or division.

• Maintain and repair the physical structures and utility systems of the Central and Branch Library buildings.
• Use appropriate hand and power tools to replace defective electrical switches and other fixtures, paint and repair woodwork, repair plumbing fixtures and plaster, and set floor tiles.
• Operate a box van to transport personnel while preserving the quality and integrity of the freight.
• Inspect vehicles before and after trips, logging and reporting mechanical problems.
• Detecting and eliminating safety hazards during travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate.
• Three years of experience in building repair and maintenance work including experience in at least three of these five trades: painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and HVAC.
•  A valid Maryland State driver’s license, without accidents or restrictions.
• Physical Requirements: Requires hard physical labor for extended periods of time: operating hand tools and power tools, lifting heavy objects, climbing scaffolds, and digging. These tasks also require manual dexterity, coordination, and excellent vision and depth perception.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in HVAC and plumbing highly desired.
• HVAC, electrical, and/or plumbing certifications.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the tools, materials, measuring devices, technology and equipment in the following areas painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
• Work may involve evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
• This position may be assigned to any shift or location.

Position of Trust: Those under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a criminal conviction check.

Drug & Alcohol Testing

Those under final consideration for appointment will be required to submit to drug and alcohol testing.

Please attach a resume.

Required qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• 18 years or older
• At least high school diploma or equivalent or higher
• Background check
• Drug screening
• Construction skills: operating handheld tools
• Construction skills: drywall installation
• Construction skills: painting
• Able to comfortably lift 50 lbs
• 3-4 years of total work experience

Preferred qualifications:

• Construction skills: tile work
• Valid driver's license