Full Time Maintenance Manager

Fox Lake District Library

255 E. Grand Avenue

Fox Lake, Illinois 60020
www.fllib.org

Position: Maintenance Manager

Position Overview: The Maintenance Manager contributes to the effective operations of

the library by overseeing the cleanliness, upkeep, and condition of the library’s building,

equipment, and grounds. The Maintenance Manager supervises building contractors,

vendors and Maintenance Technicians, coordinates cleaning and repair schedules, performs

both daily and periodical janitorial tasks and building repairs, and assists the Assistant

Director with projects and long-range planning. The Maintenance Manager reports to the

Assistant Director.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs regular and routine inspection and preventative maintenance of the

Library’s building systems including elevator, generator, heating, air conditioning,

and fire protection, and promptly notifies the administration when major repairs or

maintenance work is needed

• Inspect and replace light bulbs, LED tubes, and ballasts throughout the building

property

• Performs minor carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing repairs

• Inventory cleaning and building supplies

• Performs year-round upkeep of the library grounds through the pickup of litter,

shoveling of snow as needed, salting of walks, and care of shrubbery and plantings

• Paint walls, doors, trim, etc. as needed

• Spot cleaning all surfaces

• Performs routine upkeep of library furnishings and arrangement

• Picks up and delivers supplies and materials to rooms

• Work with vendors and general contractors and provide access to their work

locations

• Review, select, train and evaluate Maintenance Technicians

• Create a janitorial and maintenance schedule for the department, including daily,

weekly, and periodic tasks. This should include ongoing cleaning and sanitization,

seasonal cleanup and garden maintenance not covered by external contractors and

building and furniture upkeep such as painting and making minor repairs

• Coordinates with staff on the meeting room reservation process to ensure the timely

notification, setup, and teardown of rooms and spaces for meetings and events for

both internal and external reservations

• Conduct inspections to identify maintenance needs and enforce safety protocols

• Coordinate snow removal as required

• Record preventative maintenance and service requests

• Contribute to the effective administration of the library as a member of the library’s

administrative team.

• Attend library administration, staff, and professional meetings and participate in

professional activities as needed

• Collaborate with the Assistant Director and the library’s administrative team to

prepare short and long-term goals related to Maintenance

• Prepare necessary reports and presentations for the Library Director and Board of

Trustees.

• Work with the Library Director and Assistant Director in the development and

implementation of library policies and procedures related to Maintenance;

participate in goal-setting and organizational planning including the development of

both short and long-range strategic plans and departmental goals; monitor budgets

and expenditures

• Work with the Assistant Director to create the Maintenance budget, provide timely

updates on the use of funds

• Participate in staff meetings to discuss and develop programming themes, special

event planning and participation, patron policies, expectations, issues and concerns,

library communication, and community involvement.

• Prepare a monthly report on Maintenance including monthly highlights and

statistics

• Work to make the library a welcoming environment for patrons, staff, vendors, and

external partners

• Provide friendly, courteous, and accurate service to all library patrons, staff,

vendors, and external partners

• Monitor the behavior and conduct of patrons in the library, and intervene as

necessary to ensure appropriate conduct

• Provide staff training to other departments as requested

• Participate in the development and implementation of new library services or

projects

• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

• A minimum of three years of supervisory experience preferred

• A minimum of three years of janitorial or maintenance experience preferred

• Knowledge of safe working practices

• Frequently operate maintenance equipment such as, but not limited to, hand tools,

power tools, motors, pumps, compressors, blowers, electric and hand-powered

augers, user-moved aids, snow and ice removal equipment, ladders, landscaping

equipment, safety equipment, etc.

• Safely work with chemicals, paint, and general cleaning supplies

• Ability to communicate effectively with others, orally and in writing, including

through email

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers,

patrons, user groups, community organizations, and volunteer groups and to serve

the public courteously

Statement of Other Duties Disclaimer:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and

essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It

may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications

required of employees to do this job. Job functions are not necessarily listed in priority

order.

Physical Demands: The physical requirements described here are representative of those

that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this

job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

regularly required to

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,

depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

• Ability to read and follow complex directions

• Ability to work outdoors under all weather conditions

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, lift, stretch, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, and

crawl

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are

representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of

this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform essential functions.

Hours and Wage:

• Enrollment in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund

• Health, dental, life insurance paid, vision, and other incidental insurance at cost

• Paid vacation, sick time, and personal days

• Paid holidays

• 37.5 hours per week

• $45,000 - $55,000 per annum DOQ

• Must be available to work an arrangement of days, nights & weekends

Please send a cover letter, resume, and application to administration@fllib.org

The Library is an Equal opportunity employer. It provides equal employment opportunities regardless of

race, color, national origin, citizenship status, age, religion, marital status, disability, sex, gender,

pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, order of protection status,

genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.