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Operations Manager
Position Definition
The Operations Manager manages the operational infrastructure of the library, including the oversight of facility maintenance and information technology systems. This role oversees the library’s physical and digital assets to ensure a safe, efficient, and technologically advanced environment for staff and patrons. The Operations Manager coordinates the lifecycle of library infrastructure from procurement and installation through maintenance and decommissioning.
General Duties
- Oversee the cleaning, maintenance, and security of the physical library building.
- Assists the Library Director/Fiscal Officer with developing the facility and IT budget.
- Assist with library-wide emergency preparedness and available during all building-related emergencies.
- Manage all service contracts and vendor relationships (utilities, HVAC, janitorial, and specialized library tech vendors).
- Lead the procurement process (RFPs) for major equipment, technology, or facility upgrades.
- Manage the library’s hardware (servers, workstations, kiosks) and network connectivity.
- Coordinate with IT vendors to ensure cybersecurity and system backups.
- Supervises the receiving and installation of technical equipment and facility supplies throughout the consortium.
- Develops and maintains workflows for facility maintenance schedules and IT support protocols.
- Oversees shipping and receiving of physical assets and supplies, ensuring order accuracy and the timely distribution of materials to the correct departments.
Additional Duties
- Evaluates and implements new technologies related to building automation and enterprise IT solutions.
- Represents the library in vendor negotiations, municipal meetings, and professional business management organizations.
- Leads training for staff on facility safety procedures and new IT systems.
- Performs light building maintenance as needed.
- Performs routine library services.
- Represents the library in the consortium, as well as professional library organizations.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field preferred or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of facilities management, IT infrastructure standards, and public sector financial practices.
- Experience managing vendor contracts and facility maintenance (e.g., HVAC, janitorial, or security systems).
- Strong leadership, oral, and written communication skills.
- Ability to interpret complex technical specifications and translate them into operational procedures.
- Ability to foster a collaborative environment with vendors, staff, and stakeholders.
- Respond to facility/system emergencies as needed.
Physical Demands
- Ability to push and pull library book trucks weighing 100-300 lbs.
- Carry up to 15 lbs. of books across the library.
- Stand for a long time in one area.
- Bend and stretch to reach high and low shelves.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Receives general supervision from the Library Director/Fiscal Officer.
Additional Information
- The Operations Manager is a full-time position.
- Ability to work one evening weekly and one weekend monthly; must remain available on-call for emergency response.
- Eligible for health, vision, and dental insurance.
Salary Range
Target salary range for this position is around $43,000 to $48,000, commensurate with experience and educational background.
Please submit resumes to Chauncey Montgomery. They can be mailed to the Community Library, 44 Burrer Drive, Sunbury, OH 43074, or emailed to director@yourcl.org.
Resumes received by April 24 receive first consideration.