Building Trades Worker

Building Trades Worker

Salary

$48,579.00 - $49,494.00 Annually

Location

Detroit, Michigan, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

10

Department

Detroit Public Library

Opening Date

06/10/2026

Bargaining Unit

2010 etc.

• Description
• Benefits

Description

General Purpose: Under general supervision, performs a variety of activities and functions in relation to building maintenance and repair to interior and exterior buildings and structures for the Detroit Public Library (DPL).

Supervison Received/Exercised: Works under the general supervision of the Library -Manager, Facilities Maintenance; and does not exercise supervisory responsibility.

Examples of Duties

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Provides assistance in maintaining all Library owned buildings, facilities, and grounds by performing various electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting, welding, and landscaping functions.
• Prepares surfaces and paints, stains, and plasters; sets up ladders, scaffolding, manlifts, and other equipment; applies paint and/or other materials to interiors and exteriors of buildings; stains and seals wooden doors and furniture; repairs damages walls and ceilings; and removes graffiti.
• Performs non-permit plumbing activities such as installing, replacing, or maintaining fixtures.
• Changes lights and ballasts; replaces electrical fixtures; troubleshoots electrical problems;
• Solders various fittings, welds cracked or broken parts and tests joints and pipe systems for leaks.
• Cleans and lubricates mechanical equipment in and around buildings as needed.
• Operates various hand tools, power tools, and equipment which includes saws, drills, sanders, and planers.
• Transports, assembles, and installs equipment, furniture, and shelving; moves furniture, and sets up displays.
• Operates snow plows and blowers during the winter; makes parts runs as directed.
• Participates in coordinating and implementing facilities remodeling and repair projects.
• May assist with the preparation and maintenance of a variety of maintenance records, reports, and documentation.
• Cleans equipment, shop area and work site area.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities (Continued):

• Provides support to the Library - Manager, Facilities Maintenance on matters as directed; participates on a variety of committees as assigned; prepares and presents reports and other necessary correspondence; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to area of assignment; ensures processes, policies and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively; ensures accountability and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws, Library policies and procedures, rules and regulations.
• Ensures an environment of customer-responsive services, providing customer-responsive service and handling customer service issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma/GED and two years experience involving general building construction repair and maintenance activities; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid State of Michigan Driver's License

Supplemental Information

Required Knowledge of:

• Preventative and general maintenance.
• Facilities maintenance equipment, tools, materials, and supplies.
• General construction.
• Basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC systems and repairs.
• Safety practices common to the operation of maintenance equipment.
• Records and documentation relative to facilities maintenance.
• Other pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.
• Public library operations, services, and policies.
• Customer service standards and procedures.

Required Skill in:

• Interacting with people of different social, economic and ethnic backgrounds.
• The use and care of hand tools and power equipment necessary to perform various building maintenance and repair tasks.
• Performing a variety of facilities maintenance functions within a large public library system.
• Promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate maintenance records, reports, and documentation.
• Meeting deadlines and adapting to unexpected changes and interruptions in workflow and in individual assignments.
• Responding to inquiries in effective oral and written communications.
• Utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets and reports.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Library and department staff, board members, outside agencies, and the general public.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a standard library environment.
• Subject to sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental
• Vision

INSURANCE

• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
• At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
• At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
• An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

Employer City of Detroit

Address Coleman A. Young Municipal Center

2 Woodward Ave ste 316

Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job