Maintenance Technician

Pierce County Library•Tacoma, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs skilled building and vehicle maintenance for the Pierce County Library System’s Facilities Management Department. The role repairs and maintains library facilities and vehicles, supports maintenance recordkeeping and parts inventory, and performs other duties as assigned. The position is based at the Administrative Center and is a regular, full-time, 40-hour-per-week role. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., subject to change; occasional after-hours and weekend overtime may be available on a voluntary basis. The position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and has no supervisory responsibilities. The role is hourly and non-exempt.

Requirements

Valid state driver’s license.
High school diploma or equivalent, and three years of facilities maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills.
Pass a criminal background screening before hire.
Ability to work evenings and weekends on a rotating schedule and adapt to schedule changes on short notice.
Knowledge of building and vehicle maintenance principles and applicable regulations and standards.
Knowledge of equipment and tools used for vehicle and facilities maintenance.
Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting principles.
Knowledge of maintenance management systems and facilities maintenance records and documentation.
Ability to perform varied facilities maintenance work, maintain library facilities and vehicles, complete minor electrical, plumbing, drywall, roofing, carpentry, and painting work, repair and maintain the library vehicle fleet, and prepare accurate maintenance records.
Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
Ability to use basic electronic record creation and storage, office equipment, keyboard and alphanumeric data entry, Windows-based PC functions, web applications, and basic Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Nice To Haves

HVAC certification.
Experience with an Integrated Library System, inventory system, or data management system.
Ability to successfully complete a Basic MOS Certification or course.
Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, customer-focused services.
Help ensure library facilities, buildings, equipment, and vehicles are safely and properly maintained for employees and the public.
Perform skilled building maintenance and identify and diagnose maintenance issues.
Repair and replace minor plumbing, electrical, lighting, flooring, wall, ceiling, and painting elements.
Assemble and remodel office furniture systems and workspaces, including desks, shelving, built-in cabinets, and related fixtures.
Perform routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on library vehicles.
Assist with maintaining the department’s parts inventory.
Enter data into the departmental Automated Maintenance Management System.
Prepare and maintain facilities maintenance records and documentation.
Maintain punctuality and regular, consistent attendance.
Bring concerns about waste, inefficiency, corruption, discrimination, and safety to Library Management’s attention.
Accurately communicate library policies to members of the public in job-related contacts.
Represent Pierce County Library’s mission, vision, and values positively to the public and staff.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Basic life insurance.
Vacation leave.
Sick leave.
Long-term disability.
State retirement system.
Opportunity to participate in the Tax Sheltered Annuity Program and Deferred Compensation Program.
Additional employee and family life insurance available through payroll deduction.
Employee Assistance Program.