Maintenance Technician I

Summary: Under general supervision, conducts preventive maintenance activities and performs repairs on library buildings, grounds, and equipment.

This position will be at the MLS Service Center, located at 300 NE 50th St. in Oklahoma City, OK  73105

The hiring salary for this position is $17.70 hourly.  This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week.  This position is not exempt from the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is classified as safety-sensitive.  Selected candidate must be available to work Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 4:30 pm as well as occasional on-call hours.*

*Hours are subject to change according to the needs of the department.

The Metropolitan Library System offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees:

• Health benefits that include medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage paid in full for Employee-only coverage (Family coverage available)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vacation Leave @ 8 hours per month
• Sick leave @ 8 hours per month
• Twelve paid holidays (subject to date of hire)
• Defined Contribution (retirement) plan where employee contributes 6% and is matched at 10% (required participation for full-time employees)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED, and

• One year of preventive maintenance experience; or

• Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid State Driver's License
• Current Motor Vehicle Insurance
• Acceptable Driving Record as defined in the Driver Safety Procedures

Required within 60 days following employment:

• Register as a Mechanical Apprentice with the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board.
• Complete an OSHA-compliant forklift certification course