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Employment

Employment

Job Opportunities

Maintenance Technician Expand

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to perform cleaning and general maintenance to support all locations in the MPHPL system.

 

Details

LOCATION:  Mishawaka Library (location subject to change)

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance

HOURS:  Part-Time

  • 30 hours per week (Tuesday-Saturday)
    • Six-hour shifts (hours negotiable between 7:00 p.m.-9:00 a.m., consistency required)
  • Saturday rotation will provide extra hours or compensating time off

WAGE:  $24.00

 

Essential Job Duties

  • Perform daily detailed cleaning of the branch; participate in the maintenance and repair of any MPHPL location as assigned
  • Complete work orders as assigned
  • Assist in the maintenance of building exteriors and grounds
  • Assist in the set-up and tear-down of meeting rooms for programs and events
  • Complete delivery service between the three branches as assigned
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned

 

 

Requirements

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Valid and “clean” Indiana driver’s license

 

Work Skills

  • Two - three years of consistent experience working for a cleaning company &/or in a maintenance department
  • Ability to communicate and work well with supervisor, staff and patrons
  • Understanding of cleaning and maintenance practices, procedures and products
  • Ability to work independently and accurately
  • Ability to learn new skills and follow directions

 

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to perform work involving heights
  • Ability to climb a ladder
  • Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to frequently stand, bend or stoop
  • Ability, stamina, and balance to perform basic movements frequently

 

Additional Details

CLASSIFICATION:  4-Technician

CERTIFICATION:  n/a

FLSA STATUS:  Non-exempt
BENEFITS: As specified in the latest edition of the staff handbook or as amended by the

Board of Trustees

DIRECT SUPERVISOR:  Maintenance Manager

 

How to Apply

  • Download a MPHPL Employment Application
  • Submit application to hr@mphpl.org

 

Revised 06/2025

 

 

Maintenance Technician Expand

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to perform cleaning and general maintenance to support all locations in the MPHPL system.

Details

LOCATION:  Bittersweet Branch (location subject to change)

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance

HOURS:  Part-Time

  • 20 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 6:00-10:00 a.m.)
  • Saturday rotation will provide extra hours or compensating time off

WAGE:  $24.00

 

Essential Job Duties

  • Perform daily detailed cleaning of the branch
  • Complete maintenance work orders as assigned
  • Assist in the maintenance of building exterior and grounds
  • Assist in the set-up and tear-down of meeting rooms for programs and events
  • Complete delivery service between the three branches as assigned
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned

 

 

Requirements

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Valid and “clean” Indiana driver’s license

 

Work Skills

  • Two -three years consistent experience working for a cleaning company &/or in a maintenance department
  • Ability to communicate and work well with supervisor, staff and patrons
  • Understanding of cleaning and maintenance practices, procedures and products
  • Ability to work independently and accurately
  • Ability to learn new skills and follow direction

 

 

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to perform work involving heights
  • Ability to climb a ladder.
  • Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to frequently stand, bend or stoop
  • Ability, stamina, and balance to perform basic movements frequently

 

Additional Details

CLASSIFICATION:  4-Technician

CERTIFICATION:  n/a

FLSA STATUS:  Non-exempt
BENEFITS: As specified in the latest edition of the staff handbook or as amended by the

Board of Trustees

DIRECT SUPERVISOR:  Maintenance Manager

 

How to Apply

  • Download a MPHPL Employment Application
  • Submit application to hr@mphpl.org

 

Revised 05/2025

 

 

To apply for a position:

  1. Download a MPHPL Employment Application.
  2. Once you have completed the application above, email the completed file to hr@mphpl.org.

For more information regarding MPHPL job opportunities, contact:

Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library
209 Lincolnway East
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 259-5277 Ext. 1102
Fax: (574) 975-3003
hr@mphpl.org

 

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