The City of Charlottesville is seeking candidates to be considered for a Maintenance position at the Central Library who are highly motivated and who strive for success by demonstrating Charlottesville's Core Values of Leadership, Trust, Creativity, Respect, and Excellence.
The preferred hiring amount is between $15.00 - $16.00 an hour ($31,200.00 - $33,280.00 annually). This is a full-time, non-exempt position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education / training opportunities.
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This position performs semi-skilled and clerical duties providing routine maintenance and repairs for upkeep of Jefferson-Madison Regional Library (JMRL) facilities and equipment, under the general supervision of the Assistant Library Director.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The JMRL retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
Essential Duties
Performs routine preventive maintenance and repairs on library facilities and equipment.Performs mail metering, courier service, and receiving, inspecting, and delivering incoming materials.Cleans buildings and grounds.Maintains grounds, including mowing.Removes snow or debris from sidewalks and other areas, as needed.Empties and disposes of trash as needed.Operates a vehicle to perform job responsibilities.Coordinates with City maintenance workers and outside contractors.Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of JMRL equipment, tools, and other resources, including work time.Regular and reliable attendance.Other Duties
Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.Education and Experience :
Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.
Completion of seventh grade and three months of building maintenance experience.2 years of building maintenance experience.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.Certifications / Licenses / Other Requirements
Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.Valid Virginia driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
Job Knowledge
General knowledge of building cleaning practices, occupational hazards, supplies, and equipment, and safety precautions in providing preventative maintenance and cleaning.Working knowledge of the potential risks of exposure to bodily fluids and working knowledge (and use of) personal protective equipment.Reading
Basic : Understands the meaning of commonly used multi-syllable words and simple paragraphs. Comprehends simple written instructions, signs, and notices.Writing
Basic : Ability to write simple letters, paragraphs and sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and / or series of numbers, names, and addresses.Math
Basic : Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).Communication Skills
Routine : Examples include regular and routine interaction involving providing or exchanging information. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers.Independence and Decision-Making
Requires General Direction : normally performs the job by following general instructions or established standard operating procedures and / or policies. There is some discretion when making decisions among a few easily identifiable choices of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance is reviewed frequently.Technical Skills
Basic : uses standard technical skills appropriate to the assigned and apparent job responsibilities.Fiscal Responsibilities
No budgetary / fiscal responsibilities.Supervisory Responsibilities
No responsibility for direction or supervision of others.Other Characteristics
Time pressures.Frequent change of tasks.Tedious or exacting work.May require dealing with angry, frustrated and / or upset individuals.Physical Demands
Medium Work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.Work requires bending, stooping, walking (ascending / descending steps), and or standing.Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software and Hardware :
Typically requires use of standard office equipment and telephone, and related software and hardware; and any other equipment as appropriate or as assigned.Work Environment
The work is subject to both inside and outside environmental and atmospheric conditions, moderate noise, may be exposed to extreme temperatures and hazardous substances.The position works :Near moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.In and around dust / dirt, odors, fumes and / or airborne particles.In and around toxic chemicals.In and around confined spaces.J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary : $31,200 - $33,280
