The Enoch Pratt Free Library has an opening for a Building Repair Technician.

The Building Technician performs the following skilled trades: painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work during the course of maintaining and repairing the physical structures and utility systems of the Central and Branch Library buildings. This position reports to the Buildings Maintenance Supervisor, and will require drug and alcohol testing.

Department: Facilities

Location:  400 Cathedral Street Baltimore, MD 21201

Salary: $40,229 to $47,324 per year

Job Type: On-site Full-Time, Benefits Included

Summary of Duties:

The summary of duties listed below is not exhaustive. Additional duties are dependent upon the needs of the hiring  department or division.

• Maintain and repair the physical structures and utility systems of the Central and Branch Library buildings.

• Use appropriate hand and power tools to replace defective electrical switches and other fixtures, paint and repair woodwork, repair plumbing fixtures and plaster, and set floor tiles.

• Operate a box van to transport personnel while preserving the quality and integrity of the freight.

• Inspect vehicles before and after trips, logging and reporting mechanical problems.

• Detecting and eliminating safety hazards during travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or possession of a GED certificate.

• Three (3) years of experience in building repair and maintenance work including experience in at least three of these five trades: painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and HVAC.

• Valid Maryland State driver’s license, without accidents or restrictions.

• Physical Requirements: Requires hard physical labor for extended periods of time: operating hand tools and power tools, lifting heavy objects, climbing scaffolds, and digging. These tasks also require manual dexterity, coordination, and excellent vision and depth perception.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in HVAC and plumbing highly desired.

• HVAC, electrical, and/or plumbing certifications.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the tools, materials, measuring devices, technology and equipment in the following areas painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.

• Work may involve evening, weekend, and holiday hours.

• This position may be assigned to any shift or location.

Position of Trust: Those under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a criminal conviction check.

Drug & Alcohol Testing

Those under final consideration for appointment will be required to submit to drug and alcohol testing.

Please Attach Your Resume To Be Considered.

THE ENOCH PRATT FREE LIBRARY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER