Facilities Generalist I

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Wage: $20.34 to $25.38 hourly

Job Type: Full Time, with ability to travel to all 7 branch locations

Closing Date: 4/12/26 or until filled

Purpose: Reporting to the Facilities Supervisor, the Facilities Generalist I supports the maintenance and improvement of facilities, buildings, and grounds at Douglas County Libraries (DCL). This role contributes to daily branch operations and ensures a premium experience for customers and staff through consistent, high-quality facility care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Commercial Building Maintenance & Upkeep (40%)

• 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.

Manual Labor (40%)

• 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.

Professional Standards & Safety (15%)

• 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.

Other Duties (5%)

• 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.

One DCL Commitment: It is an expectation of each employee that you will exemplify Douglas County Libraries Brand, Culture and Values of welcoming to all, continual growth and authentic relationships.

Benefits: Douglas County Libraries (DCL) is a Colorado PERA Member Employer, so you will be enrolled in Colorado PERA. For details on member benefits go to www.copera.org.

Elective DCL benefits include:

• 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

Additional DCL benefits include:

• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time Off
• Leaves of Absence for Qualifying Events

*Benefits are subject to change

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.34 - $25.38 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road