Entry Level Library Jobs in Honolulu, HI (NOW HIRING)

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Location : UH Manoa, Honolulu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Temporary
Job Number: 2026-01680
Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - Library Services
Division: Hamilton Library
Opening Date: 07/31/2026
Closing Date: 8/21/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Number:: 0077632T
Description
Title: Auxiliary & Facilities Services Officer
Position Number: 0077632T
Hiring Unit: Library Services, Office of the Associate University Librarian for Planning and Administration
Location: University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hamilton Library
Date Posted: 07/31/2026
Closing Date: 08/15/2026
Pay Band: A (PBA)
Salary :
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Month: 11-month
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Duties and Responsibilities

• Entry level physical plant management position.
• *Assists the building manager of Hamilton Library and occasionally others, with a variety of one-time and routine tasks related to maintaining the Hamilton building. May supervise student assistants in performing these tasks.
• Conducts inventories and surveys of library physical equipment and property, maintains room inventories, organizes storage areas and sorts shelving parts.
• Moves or supervises the moves of library furniture and equipment. Maintains library equipment. Supervises shelving contract work as necessary
• *Regularly surveys building conditions and notes items and/or conditions that require repair, replacement, or professional attention. Prepares and tracks building repair work orders sent to Facilities Management.
• Carries out special projects involving planning and implementation of moves of staff, equipment, and/or library materials. Provides coordination for the disposal of surplus, obsolete, or broken equipment and furniture.
• Performs and/or supervises regularly scheduled graffiti removal from library furniture, monitors for mold and insect infestations, and monitors air-conditioning ducts for dust accumulation.
• Coordinates assistance with Preservation staff to move material related to the recovery and restoration of library collections. May occasionally assist in treating damaged library materials as required.
• *Helps in the supervision of contract security guards. May be required to open and/or close the building.
• *Performs building air-conditioning and ceiling leak inspections at scheduled times (holidays, weekends) when the building is closed. Communicates the results of these inspections to Library Administration personnel and other appropriate individuals.
• Other duties as assigned.

* Denotes Essential Functions
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Professional Work Experience

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Social Science or related field and 0 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for building or preservation management work; or equivalent education/training or experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in building maintenance and preservation management demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.
• Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with building safety.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the operation of a public building.
• Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.

Equivalencies

• Any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.

Supplemental Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in preparation of inventories and reports.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and implement special projects related to moving staff and equipment.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate the work of clerical and/or student assistants in the conduct of routine building tasks.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, squat or kneel, reach shelves above eye level, and lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Able to work in conditions that contain dust, mold and/or dampness.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and/or holidays, as necessary.

Desirable Qualifications

• One year of previous experience working with building maintenance.
• Previous supervisory experience.

To Apply:
Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Submit cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, resume, names and contact information (including email addresses) of 3 professional references, and official transcripts (copies acceptable; however, originals will be required prior to completion of hiring). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All documentation becomes the property of the school.
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EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
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