Facilities Supervisor

Do you want to work where you can enrich the lives of the people in your community? The Urbana Free Library is seeking a self-motivated individual to perform daily and periodic custodial and maintenance tasks and oversee hourly Facilities staff. Duties also include responding to custodial and maintenance requests in a timely manner, performing ongoing facilities management checks, monitoring building systems and responding to alarms, and providing direction to and monitoring work performed by contractors and vendors. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in the fields of custodial services, facilities maintenance, or repair/replacement and operation services for commercial or public buildings, grounds, and facilities and strong communication, supervisory, and decision-making skills. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic, community-centered environment, the Library invites you to apply. Full job description here.

Position Type:
Civil Service/Full-Time/Non-Exempt

Location:
The Urbana Free Library

Pay Grade:
30 ($48,859-$63,516/year) plus excellent benefits

Job Summary:
The Facilities Supervisor performs daily and periodic custodial tasks, and also maintenance tasks as needed by the Library, and ensures all work is completed efficiently and effectively by any direct reports. The Facilities Supervisor is also responsible for maintaining a clean and inviting atmosphere for all visitors and staff in Library buildings and on Library property, owned or rented. A critical component of the Facilities Supervisor’s job is to oversee, evaluate, direct, and mentor hourly Facilities staff. This position must exemplify the characteristics of a collaborative, innovative, and resilient work environment and models the appropriate behavior to create and maintain this work culture. The Facilities Supervisor reports to the Facilities Manager.

The Ideal Candidate Has Knowledge of:

• Occupational safety and health and safety precautions necessary in custodial and general maintenance and repair work, accident prevention, and a commitment to a safe work environment.
• Standard tools and equipment used in custodial services, general maintenance and repair work, and building remodeling.
• Facilities and grounds management, including mechanical systems, remodeling, and custodial services.
• Basic maintenance and operation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
• Basic electrical and plumbing systems maintenance and repair.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the fields of custodial services, facilities maintenance, or repair/replacement and operation services for commercial or public buildings, grounds, and facilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with or sufficient knowledge of public works contracts and maintenance of public works operations.
• At least one year prior successful supervisory experience.
• Public library experience.

Applications will not be considered without ALL of the following credentials: The position will remain open until filled, but for fullest consideration applications must be received by 11:59 p.m., Sunday, April 20, 2025.

Selection Process:
Scoring of Applicants. Each application that meets the minimum requirements will be scored, but first priority will be given to those applications submitted by the fullest consideration date. The application will be regarded as the Civil Service examination to establish a register for this position. Your responses will be used to determine whether you possess the minimum qualifications required, and therefore whether you will be included on the register. Only information on the application will be considered and additional information listed on a resume, cover letter, or other supplemental materials will not be used when deciding if a candidate meets the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details in their application.

Panel Interviews. At least two people will be present on the panels. Applicants will be asked a list of standard questions, but these questions don’t require prior preparation. In the interviews, we will want to learn about you, your experiences, and how you would function in a library setting. We expect to schedule these interviews in May 2025.

Contacting References. We will contact former employers of candidate finalists before making a decision.

Selection. Although selection is based on the successful completion of all of the above components, the nature of the selection process allows any single component to eliminate a candidate from further consideration. As a final step, the Library hires a candidate from those who are available to accept the position. Per Civil Service rules, the appointed candidate shall be on probation for a period of six months.

Register. This process will establish an open, competitive register to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within approximately the next two years: This register may be extended or voided as needed by the Civil Service Commission.

Accommodations:
The Urbana Free Library provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you need information, please contact The Urbana Free Library at 217-367-4057.