Branch Maintenance Specialist

Branch Maintenance Specialist, Arapahoe Libraries

Caring for Spaces That Serve Our Communities

Do you take pride in maintenance work that keeps public spaces functioning smoothly for the people who rely on them? At Arapahoe Libraries, our maintenance team helps keep our locations in optimal working order for staff and patrons. Our team is growing. We are seeking two Branch Maintenance Specialists to support the ongoing maintenance and repair needs of our library branches and facilities. This role is ideal for someone with general construction or maintenance experience who communicates clearly, stays curious, and brings a genuine commitment to helping others.

About the Role
Arapahoe Libraries is recruiting for (2) Branch Maintenance Specialists to support multiple libraries across the district, respond to daily facility needs, and serve as the face of the Facilities Department in each location. You will interact directly with staff and respond to ticket requests as you troubleshoot and complete repairs. This is an operational role that requires strong communication skills and a high level of adaptability and responsiveness. We welcome candidates who have general construction experience, and we are open to those who have a real interest in maintenance work, are eager to learn, and dedicated to serving others.

Key Responsibilities
Maintenance and Repair

• Perform routine maintenance to keep facilities safe and functional, responding to ticket requests with clear communication.
• Complete painting, drywall repairs, building fixes, and cleaning tasks with a steady, self-starting approach.
• Repair or replace doors, locksets, lighting, ceiling tiles, and fixtures while engaging respectfully with staff.
• Maintain restrooms, public spaces, meeting rooms, and storage areas with reliable follow-through.
• Perform snow and ice removal, trash and recycling duties, light landscaping, and exterior cleaning as needed.
• Troubleshoot plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and mechanical systems using general knowledge and a willingness to learn.
• Inspect buildings and report maintenance concerns, asking questions when needed for clarity.
• Support small improvement tasks and recommend enhancements that improve safety and usability.
• Participate in RFP processes and assist with coordinating contractor work.
• Build or install workstations, framing, flooring, and basic carpentry projects.
• Assist with deliveries, furniture moves, disposal, and general facility support work.

Customer Service

• Respond promptly to facility concerns to ensure safe and comfortable spaces for staff and patrons.
• Support urgent issues, including occasional evening or weekend needs.
• Provide maintenance coverage across locations, adjusting smoothly as priorities shift.

Supplies and Inventory

• Monitor stock levels and order parts and supplies.
• Track equipment needs and maintain facility documentation.

Other Duties

• Support district events or programs as assigned.
• Participate in vendor evaluations and facility-related meetings.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support facility operations.

What You'll Bring

Facilities Expertise: General construction or maintenance experience with comfort using common tools and repair approaches.

Strong Communication: Ability to communicate clearly with staff, ask questions when needed, and provide helpful updates.

Customer Service Mindset: Dedication to being responsive, respectful, and supportive in all interactions.

Curiosity and Humility: Openness to learning, taking feedback, and exploring solutions.

Willingness to Learn: Interest in growing facility skills over time through training.

Independent Work Style: Self-starting, dependable, and confident managing daily tasks.
Adaptability: Ability to adjust quickly as needs arise while maintaining steady, solutions-focused work.

Equity Focused Perspective: Commitment to maintaining safe and accessible spaces for all.

Alignment to ALD Core Values: Commitment to collaboration, equity, and innovation.

Qualifications

Required:

• Two to five years of related maintenance experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Basic Microsoft 365 and technology skills.
• Knowledge of repair tools, carpentry, drywall, painting, staining, and facility operations.
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Ability to travel between facilities.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting multi-site facilities.
• Experience coordinating contractors or participating in RFP processes.

Schedule Requirements
This position requires a consistent weekly schedule of either Tuesday through Saturday or Wednesday through Sunday. General working hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional adjustments to support urgent facility needs, seasonal demands, or district events.

Who We Are
At Arapahoe Libraries, we are a forward-thinking, inclusive organization committed to enriching lives and strengthening our community. Guided by our core values, collaboration, equity, and innovation, we believe in the power of curiosity and lifelong learning. Our motto, "Let's Find Out," reflects our spirit of exploration and shared discovery.

Let's Find Out Together
Whether you have hands-on maintenance experience or a strong customer service background with an interest in learning basic facility repair and upkeep, we invite you to apply. If you like being the person people can count on, respond well to the needs of others, and take pride in maintaining the spaces a community relies on, we'd like to meet you. Join us in keeping our buildings running smoothly so our community can thrive every day. Apply today

Inclusion and diversity are part of our values at Arapahoe Libraries. Qualified applicants who represent the diversities of the communities we serve are encouraged to apply.