Building Maintenance Technician I

General Position Summary

Job #2025-00080

King County Library System (KCLS) is seeking a customer-focused Building Maintenance Technician I with direct experience or training in construction and/or facilities maintenance work in North King County libraries.

General Position Summary

As a Building Maintenance Technician, you will have the opportunity to:

Provide preventive maintenance and repairs to buildings so that they are structurally sound, safe, free from health hazards, comfortable, and appealing.

Provide routine maintenance and repair to equipment

Ensure that services provided meet established regulatory compliance and organizational standards and schedules.

The schedule for this position is negotiable!

This position reports to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor as part of a collaborative Facilities Maintenance team responsible for coordinating all major and routine maintenance projects throughout the library system. The Facilities 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.

: Applicants must attach a current resume and cover letter which addresses relevant work experience, education, and training as it relates to this position.

King County Library System (KCLS):

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, programs, 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.

From a 2021-2022 comprehensive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Assessment Demographics and Language Report, of the more than 1.5 million residents who live within the KCLS service area, almost half identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC). Moreover, roughly one-third of the KCLS community speaks a language other than English as their first language.

The King County Library System values the diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures of all qualified individuals. We seek applicants that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other people of color), immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, veterans, etc.

KCLS welcomes reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities as an opportunity to assist qualified individuals to participate in the job application or interview process and/or perform the essential functions of the position upon hire. Need an accommodation to apply or interview? Call or .

KCLS ensures equal opportunities and consideration for all job applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

KCLS does not tolerate discrimination or harassment during any stage of employment, including in recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, leave of absence, compensation, or training.0

Examples of Duties

Essential DutiesThe items listed in this section are the key duties and responsibilities for this job and do not represent an exhaustive list. Our organization is dynamic and therefore duties may change based on business necessity; however, any new duties will remain within the scope of the job.

Inspects facilities and performs routine or preventive maintenance and repairs as needed. This includes, but is not limited to, painting, wall repair, lamp replacement, roof top inspections, moderate plumbing, electrical, and other mechanical repairs.

Completes work orders involving more extensive repairs as associated with an established route or assigned on a project basis.

Responds to facility emergencies and provides temporary or lasting repairs as the situation dictates.

Maintains library parking lots and entryways. Ensures they are free from debris, snow/ice, fallen leaves, and other obstacles that detract from visual appeal or contribute to safety hazards.

Continuously evaluates the condition and performance of equipment used and performs preventive maintenance and makes repairs as needed.

Operates hand and power tools and other machinery to perform the work required. Ensures work is performed in a manner that complies with state and federal safety regulations.

Creates and maintains facility maintenance and repair records and reports. Secondary Duties

Hangs banners and moves furniture and shelves.

Assists with preparing libraries for closing and reopening for non-routine operations.

Attends meetings and trainings.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Core CompetenciesEach KCLS position has job-specific competencies. These competencies describe characteristics needed for optimum performance in the position. In addition, there are organizational competencies applicable to all positions at KCLS that encompass the culture and set expectations for how work is performed.

Organizational Competencies

Valuing DiversityManages 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.

Customer FocusPrimarily 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.

Ethics, Values and JudgementExercises best judgment, trustworthiness, and professional standards of conduct. Consistently demonstrates organizational values, moral principles, and accountability in behavior, character, and action. Defends intellectual freedom and confidentiality.

Professional and Technical KnowledgeDemonstrates 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.

Job-Specific Competencies

Work QualityInspires 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.

Organizing and PlanningEstablishes 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 FlexibilityAdapts and adjusts comfortably to changing or different situations, conditions, and work responsibilities in ways that still result in productive performance.

Desired Minimum Qualification

Education and Experience

The items listed below are the minimum requirements for the job and are relevant to this position. The organization values both work experience and education and realizes that individuals take different paths to acquire knowledge.

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Training in construction or facilities work.

Three years of practical and generalist facilities maintenance experience.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position will be considered.Knowledge and Skills

Working knowledge of building systems and facilities maintenance.

Proficiency in use of standard hand and power tools.

Familiarity with safety procedures and gear.

Problem solving skills to assess an issue and determine an optimal solution.

Attentive to detail and accuracy.

Skills to manage time and prioritize work.

Adept communication and listening skills with various and diverse audiences.

Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Skills to work on several projects at the same time while keeping track of progress, challenges, and deadlines.

Professional Licenses and Certifications

A valid Washington State driver’s license and be an insurable driver by KCLS is required.

Must obtain and maintain equipment operator and safety certifications as needed for the work performed.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee will:

Frequently stand and walk throughout work shift and seldom will sit.

Frequently reach out at chest level and overhead and occasionally reach down.

Constantly use hands to grasp, in conjunction with frequent finger use. Handle low impact tools frequently and high impact tools seldom.

Rotate neck and bend and twist at waist up to frequently.

Frequently squat and crouch, occasionally kneel, and seldom will crawl.

Frequently climb and balance on ladders up to 20 ft. and occasionally climb stairs and step stools.

Occasionally operate foot controls.

Constantly lift and carry up to 10 lbs., frequently up to 20 lbs., occasionally up to 50 lbs., and seldom lift and carry up to 100 lbs.

Frequently push/pull carts and equipment using light force, and occasionally to moderate force.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and in weather extremes. Extensive driving between facilities is required. Work will be performed in high/precarious places and tight quarters, near moving mechanical parts including high-pressure equipment, and some exposure to electric shock. Regularly exposed to chemicals and solvents. Incumbent serves in on-call rotation to respond to maintenance emergencies on evenings and weekends.