Douglas County Libraries · 1 week ago
Facilities Generalist I
Douglas County Libraries is seeking a Facilities Generalist I to support the maintenance and improvement of their facilities, buildings, and grounds. This role involves performing a wide range of maintenance tasks, ensuring high-quality facility care, and contributing to smooth branch operations.
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Responsibilities
Performs a wide range of facility maintenance tasks such as painting, minor plumbing and electrical repairs, light replacement, carpet tile installation, and furniture repair or assembly
Diagnoses and resolves maintenance issues efficiently, maintaining clean and improved workspaces
Operates manual and power tools skillfully and safely, applying lock-out/tag-out procedures and using appropriate PPE per safety standards
Supports repair and upkeep of automated materials handling equipment and responds to on-call, after-hours needs
Collaborates across locations to provide excellent internal customer service and contribute to smooth branch operations
Performs physically demanding tasks indoors and outdoors, including landscape and sprinkler repair, snow removal, moving furniture, and hauling seasonal materials
Constructs and assembles shelving, fixtures, and furniture to support operational needs
Works in all weather conditions and supports large-scale facility improvement projects requiring strength and endurance
Follows industry safety protocols with attention to hazard prevention and accident avoidance
Maintains positive, team-oriented relationships across departments and represents DCL professionally
Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness in cross-trained duties, supporting a variety of teams as needed
Develops proficiency in relevant industry and organizational technology
Engages in DCL’s performance feedback process and meets departmental expectations, policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree
Valid Colorado Driver's License, good driving record
Basic skills in Microsoft 365 or other productivity, collaboration, and cloud-based services software. Ability to learn and apply new technologies
Must have a reliable method of transportation between all DCL locations
Vision is 20/40 or better in either eye with or without corrective lenses, and total combined horizontal field of vision, with both eyes, of at least 120 degrees
Must have the physical ability, stamina, mobility and manual dexterity to support a 7-day a week operation
Handle materials and chemicals safely
Push/pull loads with a force of up to 50 pounds, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, work in confined space and at heights up to 30 feet
Must have the ability to safely use manual tools and power tools common in construction trades
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Commercial construction experience
A combination of experience and education will be considered
Benefits
Health Care Plans: medical, dental & vision
Voluntary Plans: Accident, Critical Illness, Short Term, and Long Term Insurance
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage
401k & 457 plans (through CO PERA)
Legal-ID Shield
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off
Sick Time Off
Leaves of Absence for Qualifying Events
Company
Douglas County Libraries
Douglas County Libraries is a public library system that promotes the community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection.