Facilities Specialist

Job Summary $18.68-28.86 / hour DOQ + Part-Time County Benefits . Performs responsible custodial, maintenance, and repair services for Williamsburg Regional Library (WRL) buildings including delivery of mail, collections, supplies, equipment and donations; assists the Lead Facilities Specialist as directed.

Responsibilities

• Maintains overall order and cleanliness of buildings including, sweeping, mopping and buffing floors; vacuuming carpets; dusting and cleaning furniture, shelves and equipment; washing windows and other glass surfaces; supplying and thoroughly cleaning restrooms; removing trash.
• Performs basic carpentry, painting, electrical and plumbing work; operates power and hand tools; performs preventive maintenance, cleaning, and light repair of custodial equipment on a regular basis including emptying and/or cleaning filters of cleaning equipment after each use.
• Assists in tracking and keeping inventories of custodial supplies; submits reordering requests in a timely manner; returns supplies, equipment and tools to their designated places after each use; maintains order and cleanliness of storage areas.
• Aids staff in moving furniture; assists in moving and reassembling modular office furniture.
• Drives a delivery van and oversees maintenance of same; performs transportation duties as assigned; loads and unloads mail, collections, supplies, equipment, donations, etc. to and from the vehicle; assists in transporting items by hand or cart inside/outside the buildings; assists with transporting materials.
• Learns proper procedures, standards, methods, tools and equipment of building maintenance trades
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma; some experience in general building maintenance desired, including the operation of electric hand tools; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria.
• Knowledge of the techniques of building maintenance including cleaning methods and materials; principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services.
• Ability to learn and use custodial equipment, materials, repair tools, computer and office machines; operate, or learn to operate, a variety of hand and power tools and equipment; safely drive, load and unload, a delivery van and other library vehicles; maintain and secure bank deposits and confidential materials; and willingness to understand and efficiently carry out oral and written instructions and to follow through on numerous details in an orderly, systematic fashion; maintain good work habits; work under minimum supervision; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members and the general public.

• Duties are performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions at various Williamsburg Regional Library locations; requires frequent heavy lifting, climbing, and working at varied heights; includes exposure to chemicals and vapors, debris and dust and other uncomfortable conditions.
• Performs work safely in accordance with department safety procedures and County Safety Program; operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work condition or practice to supervisor.
• May be required to report to work to serve customers during emergency conditions; may be assigned to report at a different time and location and to perform different duties as necessary.

Click here ​for full job description. Accepting applications until position is filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered.

James City County is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you need assistance with completing the employment application, please contact the HR Department at 757-253-6680 or email HR.Recruit@jamescitycountyva.gov.