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Building Maintenance Technician Job at King County Library System

King County Library System Issaquah, WA 98027

JOB
Job Number: 2022-00193King County Library System (KCLS) is seeking a customer-focused Building Maintenance Technician with direct experience or training in construction and/or facilities maintenance work. This position reports to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor as part of a collaborative Building and Grounds team responsible for coordinating all major and routine maintenance projects throughout the library system. The Buildings and Grounds maintenance team plays a key role in ensuring that all community library buildings, shipping warehouse, and administrative office building continue to be safe and productive spaces for all community members and staff.About the opportunity: As a Building Maintenance Technician you will provide preventative maintenance and repairs to buildings and equipment so that they are structurally sound, safe, free from health hazards, comfortable and appealing.In this role you will operate hand and power tools and other machinery in a safe and efficient manner, asking for assistance, as necessary, to ensure that tasks are completed safely. You will assist other Maintenance team members to complete tasks safely and meet service deadlines. You will take the initiative to ensure that services provided meet established objectives, quality standards and schedules.You will provide dedicated and responsive customer service to staff from a variety of library service points. This includes providing clear and proactive status updates for issues and repairs as they occur. You will anticipate problems which may lead to a gap in library service and take the initiative to develop solutions.Required: Applicants must attach a current resume and cover letter which addresses relevant work experience, education, and training as it relates to this position.About King County Library System: KCLS has a vision of a world where knowledge allows diverse communities to prosper and grow. In order to support this vision, we create opportunities through meaningful connections by acting as the knowledge sharing center for over 1.5 million diverse patrons, providing an unparalleled collection of library materials, resources, technology, services, and programs. Approximately 1,000 engaged and passionate staff provide service in 50 community library locations and patron engagement using direct outreach and virtual assistance. Our service area includes cities, towns, tribal lands, and unincorporated districts of King County, with the exception of the city of Seattle. The King County Library System values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures. KCLS encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities and veterans. KCLS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, KCLS will ensure that persons with disabilities and impairments are provided reasonable accommodations when needed to participate in the job application or interview process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position. To request accommodation, please call 425-369-3224.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Functions and Major Responsibilities: Any of the following duties may be performed. These examples are not necessarily performed by all incumbents, however, and do not include all specific tasks an incumbent may be expected to perform. Inspect facilities, perform routine or preventive maintenance, and repair as needed. This includes, but is not limited to: painting, wall repair, lamp replacement, moderate plumbing, electrical and other mechanical repairs. Complete work orders assigned involving more extensive repair. For some positions, these responsibilities are part of the responsibilities associated with the incumbent’s established route, and for others, work orders are assigned on a project-by-project basis. Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on Automated Material Handling (AMH) system, Tote Kings and associated equipment. This includes, but is not limited to: lubricating, cleaning, diagnosing and replacing system parts, and adjusting belts using specialized tools. Respond to emergencies and provide temporary or lasting repairs as the situation dictates. Keep parking lots free from debris (and snow/ice when necessary) and other obstacles that detract from visual appeal or contribute to safety hazards. Maintain a clean and safe entry to libraries by leaf blowing, snow removal and curb painting. Operate hand and power tools and other machinery in a safe and efficient manner. Perform work safely and comply with state and federal safety regulations. Continuously evaluate the condition and performance of equipment used and perform preventive maintenance and make repairs as needed.Drive vehicles to various locations within the KCLS service area. Attend required training sessions.Secondary Duties: Perform other related functions such as hanging banners and moving furniture and shelves.Assist with preparing libraries for closing and reopening for non-routine operations.Perform other related duties as required or as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED, supplemented by training in construction or facilities work.The position requires that the job incumbent have a strong maintenance generalist background, which is typically gained through 4 years of practical experience. The completion of a maintenance apprenticeship or certification program could reduce the number of years of experience required.Classroom and on-the-job training to learn specialized functions.Core Competencies include: Customer Focus - Primarily focused on customer needs, able to deliver high quality, value added services. Constantly strives to find new ways to increase customer satisfaction and understanding, foster equitable services, and forge meaningful connections.Valuing Diversity - Manages relationships with all kinds and classes of people inclusively and equitably; respects, values, and encourages the unique dimension each employee adds to the organization and each member of the community brings to the whole. Seeks opportunities to learn about differences.Ethics, Values and Judgment - Exercises best judgment, trustworthiness, and professional standards of conduct; consistently demonstrates organization's values, moral principles, and accountability through behavior, character, and action. Defends intellectual freedom and confidentiality.Professional and Technical Knowledge - Demonstrates proficiency in professional and technical skills and/or knowledge in position- related areas; purposely keeps up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise, in order to better foster personal success and connections for others.Work Quality - Inspires and strives for excellence in all aspects of work including setting high standards of performance for self and others; ensures that results are complete and accurate; exhibits attention to detail.Accountability - Holds self, direct reports, and others accountable for achieving intended outcomes; follows up and monitors progress to ensure that things stay on track; models organizational values and norms.Organizing and Planning - Establishes courses of action for self, can influence others to ensure that work is efficient, appropriately sensitive to real restraints on time and resources. Willing to take a risk.Adaptability and Flexibility - Adapts and adjusts comfortably to changing or different situations, conditions, and work responsibilities in ways that still result in productive performance.Special Requirements: Valid Washington State Driver's License and be an insurable driver by KCLS.Must obtain vehicle, equipment operator certifications as designated, such as pesticide operator certification.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is on feet all day and up to constantly with frequent alternating of standing and walking. Frequently reach out with hands and arms and over shoulder, frequent neck and waist twisting. Constantly using hands to grasp objects, supplies and materials. Frequently bending and squatting and occasionally kneels. Will seldom crawl to access crawlspaces will frequently climb ladders. The employee will seldom lift up to 100 pounds and occasional lift up to 50 pounds, frequently 20 pounds and constantly up to 10 pounds. Will push/pull carts and various items occasionally using light to moderate force.Work Environment: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and in weather extremes. The position requires extensive driving from facility to facility, working in high/precarious places and tight quarters, working near moving mechanical parts including operating high-pressure equipment and some exposure to electric shock. Regularly exposed to chemicals and solvents. The job incumbent rotates on-call status with co-workers and responds to maintenance emergencies. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear, and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.


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