Volunteer & Employment Opportunties

As an employer the library offers an attractive work atmosphere, flexible hours, and access to thousands of library materials. Volunteering can be a great way to meet new people, learn new skills, or use the skills you already have.

Current Openings:

Facilities and Maintenance Manager [40 Hours per week]

Those interested should send a resume including references to:

Jeffrey A Yahraus, Director
107 E High Street
Bryan OH 43506

Responsibilities: Facilities and Maintenance Manager reports to the Director and is responsible for the following:

• Maintenance of all physical facilities of the library
• Ensures all library locations are safe and hospitable for patrons and staff
• Participates in the planning and construction of new facilities and renovations of existing facilities
• Manages the daily maintenance, including custodial, of all facilities
• Manages maintenance of all library vehicles
• Manages all safety programs.  Ensures compliance with health, fire, building codes, and OSHA regulations
• Understands and implements disaster and emergency plans
• Oversees the operation of electrical, HVAC and plumbing systems of all facilities, including elevators, lighting, boilers, etc.
• Develops and implements a schedule for regular preventive maintenance of all systems and equipment, including copiers, telephones, elevators, etc.
• Attends all inspections by Fire/Police/Safety and all other agencies for all facilities
• Maintains or oversees upkeep of all library property, including parking areas, lawn care, landscaping, snow removal, etc.
• Operates all programs for building systems such as fire alarms, telephones, etc.
• Maintains or oversees security of all facilities, including security systems.
• Manages all supply purchases for all facilities.
• Ability to use all tools and operate all equipment necessary to perform work of the position.
• Oversees and serves as driver for daily delivery of materials to all library locations.
• Oversees first-aid equipment and supplies.
• Is required to do heavy lifting and physical activities.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

Requirements:
Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in building maintenance/engineering, or a closely related field preferred. Three to five years in any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities also preferred.  Must be able to meet the flexible scheduling requirements of the library, including being on call for any emergencies during non-library hours.   Ability to perform the major functions of the position required.  Knowledge of building standards and codes.  Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required.

Volunteer Opportunities

Library Assistant Volunteers 
Genealogy/Local History Assistant
Read-to-Me Listeners
 

Library Assistant Volunteers [All WCPL Locations]
Volunteer commitment: as available
Due to our decreased funding the library has had to make drastic cuts in public service staff.  Many of the "non-public service" duties that staff had to do, like straightening shelves, cleaning, and keeping the library looking nice are difficult to accomplish with our smaller staff.  Job duties would include straightening, dusting, general cleaning of public areas, and various other non-public service duties.  Hours are flexible and you can volunteer for as much time as you like.  Contact your local Williams County Public Library for more information.

Genealogy/Local History Assistant [Local History Center - West Annex/Bryan]:
Volunteer commitment: 10 hours per week
Do you enjoy history or researching genealogy?  Volunteering in our local history department may be just the thing for you.  Job duties include:  answering patron questions, assisting with the microfilm reader/copier, locating materials for patrons, answering phones, database entry, obituary research, and newspaper index research.  The volunteer will receive training from the Local History Coordinator.  Hours are flexible.  Contact Jane Kelly at 419-636-6734 ext 231 for more information.

Read-to-Me Listeners [Main Library, Bryan; Edgerton Branch; Pioneer Branch; Stryker Branch]
Volunteer commitment: 15 minutes
Help children sharpen their reading skills by listening to them while they read aloud.  Children can use this program to help reduce fines they have on their library card, or do it just for fun.  The volunteer will have a scheduled session with a child for 15 minutes.  Librarians handle all scheduling.  Volunteers can sign up for as much time as they wish.  Job requirements:  ability to work with children.

For more information and to volunteer contact:
Vickie Zippay [Main Library, Bryan] at 419-636-6735 ext 243
Anne Fleischer [Edgerton Branch] at 419-298-3230
Rose King [Pioneer Branch] at 419-737-2833
Connie Aeschilman [Stryker Branch] at 419-682-5081