MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Maintenance Technician

St. Louis Public Library

The St. Louis Public Library is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance team. Our ideal candidate will be experienced, reliable, have a strong attention to detail, and can work well both independently and with others. The Maintenance Department is headquartered out of our Administration Building at 1415 Olive Street, Downtown West.

In this role you will:

• Perform HVAC duties including maintenance of chillers, condensers, cooling towers, and boilers. 

• Install and make repairs to lighting and electrical fixtures, circuits, controls, and wiring. 

• Install and make repairs to plumbing fixtures, including piping, faucets, toilets, and water heaters. 

• Maintain pumps on motors on all equipment. 

• Maintain all Library vehicles. 

• Maintain all roofing on Library buildings. 

• Perform painting duties including paint application, caulking, and plaster. 

• Maintain the correct temperature and humidity control of all Library buildings. 

• Inspect building interior and exterior for potential safety concerns. 

• Perform ongoing preventative maintenance to prevent major problems. 

• Perform repairs to concrete and asphalt. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

You will need to be:

• Able to work with minimal direct supervision. 

• Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.  

• Able to find and fix the source of a problem.

• Able to use power tools safely.

• Able to communicate with supervisors and customer service.

You will need to have:

• Your high school degree or equivalent plus two to four years related experience and/or training in the building maintenance field; Degree from Mechanical Trade School; Equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• A valid driver's license. 

• HVAC Universal Refrigerant Certification

• Computer skills including Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and Building Automation Systems (BAS)

You will receive:

• Competitive salary range starting at $47,000/year 

• Medical, dental and life insurance

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days

• Pension plan through the Employees Retirement System of the City of St. Louis

Schedule:

Mon-Fri, 7:30 am-4 pm, on-call hours as needed

About SLPL:

St. Louis Public Library is a true urban library, representing the historic center of the St. Louis region: the City of St. Louis.  With its roots in the mid-1800s, St. Louis Public Library has a long history of innovation and service, a large and historic collection including rare books and extensive special collections, and a diverse and dedicated staff.  Our technology is a major resource throughout the City and beyond, and the Library makes an enormous investment in technology annually to keep them state of the art. We operate 17 locations in a relatively small city of 61 square miles.  These range from magnificent Central Library – one of the world’s great public libraries – to regional and neighborhood libraries that vary in size and design but are centerpieces in their communities.  St. Louis was an early, passionate supporter of library services to children, and that remains a core value and mission.  Outreach into our varied communities, marketing the Library’s remarkable strengths, and working with civic and cultural partners to benefit St. Louisans are all closely held values and goals at the Library. 

To apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit slpl.org, click on the Careers link, and submit your cover letter & resume. Thank you!