Lead Facilities Specialist (Open Until Filled)

Job no: 40000222
Position type: Full Time
Location: Williamsburg
Division/Equivalent: Williamsburg Regional Library
Categories: Library

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Job Summary

$55,910 - $87,242 + Full-Time County Benefits

Williamsburg Regional Library is seeking a qualified individual to oversee the daily operations, maintenance, and repair of library buildings. This role involves leading assigned staff, coordinating facility upkeep, and performing skilled work to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues.

Responsibilities

  • Oversees work of team members during operations including accountability for job completion, materials selection, coordination
    of logistics and overall welfare and performance of assigned personnel.
  • Plans, designs, estimates cost and performs minor construction and renovation projects such as cabinet making, framing, drywall
    installation and finishing, masonry; installs and repairs roofs, sheetrock, ceramic tile, floor coverings, doors, windows and related
    hardware repairs.
  • Plans, schedules, and performs daily work of team providing cleaning and custodial duties and courier service between library
    buildings and community sites.
  • Performs a variety of plumbing maintenance and repair tasks including elimination of blockages; repair or replacement of faucets,
    valve stems, shower heads or commodes; repairs flush mechanisms, installs in-line filters, replaces or repairs damaged PVC or
    copper pipe.
  • Paints building surfaces with appropriate paint type; performs necessary preparation of wood, sheetrock, concrete or concrete block
    surface.
  • Coordinates repairs and maintenance with contractors, department staff and other library maintenance staff; establishes mutually
    agreeable appointments to perform repairs or maintenance.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and considerable work experience in carpentry,
    electrical and plumbing trades; vocational, technical or trade school training in carpentry or related building trades 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 procedures and methods for building, altering, repairing and maintaining various structures, equipment, fixtures
    and/or furniture as needed to construct and maintain properties and equipment; of proper procedures for operating, inspecting and
    maintaining tools and related equipment as needed to construct and maintain properties and equipment.
  • Knowledge of plumbing and related systems; occupational hazards, safety precautions and safety regulations related to equipment
    operation, hazardous materials; County codes, ordinances and County and federal regulations regarding building construction;
    principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services and evaluation
    of customer satisfaction.
  • Skill in use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to anticipate, identify and evaluate potentially dangerous, unusual or deviating situations and to exercise appropriate
    judgment to establish priorities and take prompt action for problem resolution; communicate ideas and verbally and in writing
    effectively so others will understand; listen and understand information and ideas being presented verbally and in writing.

Job Locations & Conditions 

  • Duties are performed primarily indoors and outdoors at Library locations.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends.
  • Requires being on-call on a regularly scheduled basis to respond to emergency situations.
  • 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.

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