FT/PT: Full-time, hourly, non-exempt
Hours: 37.5 hours/week (regularly scheduled 8-4, some evening and weekend hours required as needed for projects or events)
Wages: Starts at $20.46-$22.50/hour – depending on qualifications and experience
Description
Join our supportive library team and be a partner in making the library a welcoming place where people want to meet, play, learn, and study!
We are seeking a conscientious, trustworthy, and reliable person to fill a full-time Eastgate Branch Technician position on our Building and Grounds Maintenance Team. The ideal candidate will take pride in keeping the Eastgate Branch Library building and grounds looking their best and operating efficiently by contributing to the upkeep and order of our newly renovated facility; work with the Building and Grounds Maintenance Team on building and grounds projects at both locations; be team oriented but able to work independently; and demonstrate initiative, problem solving skills, and good judgment when handling situations.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of this position include:
- Custodial duties to maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment
- Monitoring building systems and technology
- Working with the Maintenance Coordinator to troubleshoot maintenance repairs
- Delivery of materials between locations
- Opening and closing building as needed
- Supporting public and staff programs and events by moving and setting up tables, chairs, and other equipment|
- Grounds work (including weeding and trash pickup)
- Other tasks as assigned
Benefits
Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage; participation in IMRF pension plan; and a generous paid time off plan.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Physical ability to lift, move, and set up meeting room furniture and other equipment
- Ability to follow written and spoken directions in English
- Licensed to drive in the State of Illinois and able to be insured
- Demonstrated interest in and ability to learn building and/or grounds maintenance procedures
- Experience working or volunteering in a support capacity, preferably in a similar position, preferred
- Reliable transportation
Application
Please fill out our general application form and provide a cover letter, resume, and three references along with your application.
Application deadline: Open until filled. Priority given to applications received by October 27, 2025.
Application Contact: Theresa Therens
Apply to:
Algonquin Area Public Library District
2600 Harnish Drive
Algonquin, IL 60102
jobs@aapld.org
No phone calls, please. The Algonquin Area Public Library District is an equal opportunity, equal access employer.