Full-Time

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Posted on 8/18/2026

OCLC

OCLC

1,001-5,000 employees

Technology solutions and programs for libraries

No salary listed

Dublin, OH, USA

Hybrid

Three days on-site per week are typical for hybrid roles, with occasional additional days based on business needs.

Bachelor's

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)
Required Skills
HVAC
Plumbing

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Requirements
  • A high school degree and a technical degree, or an equivalent combination of academic preparation and experience, are required.
  • In-depth hardware knowledge of state-of-the-art heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, microcomputers, emergency backup power systems, uninterruptible power systems, and industrial plumbing is required.
  • Material Handling Equipment certification is required.
  • A Class I and Class II Environmental Protection Agency refrigerant certification is required.
  • A Universal Environmental Protection Agency Refrigerant Certificate is required.
  • Qualification in the National Electrical Code is required.
  • Within three years in the position, the candidate must receive a MASTER rating in a specialized field such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; industrial plumbing; industrial and commercial electrical systems; or uninterruptible power system and emergency power generation equipment, as defined by the agency having jurisdiction.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain and repair building mechanical equipment and systems, prioritizing building infrastructure.
  • Maintain plumbing, including rebuilding and replacing condenser, chilled-water, glycol, and hot-water pumps and motors within high-voltage air-conditioning systems.
  • Service building and equipment water softeners, diagnose problems, and repair well-pump controls and equipment.
  • Install new plumbing in compliance with applicable building codes.
  • Repair and maintain physical structures, including roofing, flooring and floor coverings, walls and wall coverings, ceilings, glass, overhead and motor-operated doors, and security gates.
  • Ensure OCLC facilities and grounds are free from safety hazards that could endanger staff or property.
  • Maintain electrical systems, troubleshoot and repair electrical controls, sub-floor wiring systems, miscellaneous equipment controls, and lawn sprinkler controls.
  • Install secondary electrical distribution panels, sub-feeders, and branch circuits.
  • Ensure fire equipment in OCLC-owned and leased buildings and grounds is certified, operational, and sufficient to contain fires until professional fire equipment arrives.
  • Maintain and repair lawn and snow equipment, blacktop and concrete surfaces, exterior tile, lawn sprinkler systems, trees, sod, and shrubbery.
  • Maintain grounds through lawn care and application of fertilizers, herbicides, and pond algaecides.
  • Remain on the off-hours contact list and be available for on-call snow removal.
  • Monitor temperatures throughout OCLC-owned buildings to maintain an environment conducive to productivity and comply with current and future Department of Energy standards and regulations.
  • Provide routine and emergency service and resolve complex technical problems involving a broad range of electronic equipment with in-house and vendor support groups.
  • Provide on-the-job training in maintenance and repair functions to Associate Facilities Maintenance Technicians and other Facilities Maintenance Technicians in areas of expertise.
  • Support heating, lighting, plumbing, infrastructure, emergency generators, and pneumatic equipment in coordination with the Building and Grounds Manager.
  • Perform other duties supporting the listed functions as directed by the Facilities Manager.

OCLC helps libraries by providing technology solutions, timely research, and community programs that support libraries in meeting changing needs. Its products and services assist libraries with discovery, management of resources, and shared services, while its research offers up-to-date insights about libraries and their communities. Through community programs and collaboration among libraries, OCLC supports staff and patrons alike in adapting to new information demands. The goal is to enable libraries of all kinds to serve their users effectively as information needs evolve.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

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Headquarters

Dublin, Ireland

Founded

1967

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