Library Facilities Tech

Library Facilities Tech
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

“Follow your calling, Find your career”

Please apply by 4/23/2026

Hiring Range: $18.83 - $23.54
This is a non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is one of America’s leading urban public libraries, serving one of the country’s great emerging metropolitan areas in North Carolina. Our library system serves a community of approximately one million citizens in the city of Charlotte and the towns of Matthews, Pineville, Mint Hill, Davidson, Cornelius, and Huntersville – all located in Mecklenburg County. Accessible and welcoming to all, our library celebrates the joy of reading, fosters learning and growth, connects people to each other and the world, and inspires individuals with what they can achieve. Through our 20 locations, online, and through targeted outreach, we deliver exceptional library services and programs with a mission to create a community of readers and empower individuals with free access to information and the universe of ideas.

Schedule: Full Time 40 hours per week, Benefit Eligible
M- F 8:00am – 5:00pm
Works occasional weekends and evenings as needed to complete special projects.

Location: Library Administration Center; 510 Stitt Rd, Charlotte, NC 28213

Position Summary:
The Library Facilities Tech is responsible for performing the activities related to maintenance, repairs, and improvements to Library facilities and equipment.

Essential Functions:
Perform general maintenance tasks related to the operation of Library facilities.
Install, maintain, and repair Library equipment such as appliances, book drops, book trucks, signage, and shelving.
Manage and maintain parts and equipment inventories.
Schedule repairs with vendors and provide oversight.
Coordinate and perform the moving and storing of materials and furnishings involved in renovations and relocations.
Estimate time, materials, and costs for repair work.
Engage with online maintenance ticket software daily; prioritize and perform tasks as assigned and close tickets in a timely fashion.
Communicate with Library staff and management regarding maintenance needs and problems.
Make recommendations for routine renovation and building maintenance projects.
Engage in safe working practices and comply with safety programs and guidelines; report and monitor unsafe working conditions.

Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum of two years of relevant experience.

Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent

Licenses and Certifications:
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License.
Requires County Driving Privileges.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a County Operators Permit

Education/Experience
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted? Yes

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of
Maintenance procedures and techniques.
Safe work practices.
Basic use of tools, equipment, and maintenance supplies.
Online maintenance ticket software.

Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
Excellent problem-solving skills.

Abilities
Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures.
Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided.
Contributing to Team Success: Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
Energy: Consistently maintaining high levels of activity or productivity; operating with vigor, effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time.
Managing Work: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in area of expertise.

Computer Skills
Proficient in use of email, word processing, and online maintenance ticket system (Archibus).

Work Environment
Works in outdoor exposed to weather conditions. Must drive in work vehicle to all Library locations throughout Mecklenburg County to complete work requests.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.