Maintenance Technician

Kitsap Regional Library • Bremerton, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Maintenance Technician works independently or as part of a team, responsible for the maintenance and repair of library buildings, grounds, and equipment. The Maintenance Technician exercises independent judgement and decision making to safely perform their assigned duties within established policies, procedures, and guidelines. This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Public Employees Association/UFCW local 365.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, plus three years' experience independently executing skilled full-time work in building and grounds maintenance.
• A valid Washington state driver's license, a safe driving record, and three years of driving experience are required to drive a library-owned vehicle for library business.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Knowledge and ability to use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and equipment such as tractors and riding lawn mowers.
• Knowledge of seasonal maintenance requirements.
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet goals and deadlines.
• Ability to perform skilled electrical, lighting, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting, and grounds care duties requiring the ability to problem-solve difficult issues.
• Ability to use maintenance and cleaning equipment and methods.
• Ability to use cleaning chemicals, cleaning agents, disinfectants, sanitizers, degreasers, and lubricants safely.
• Knowledge and ability to safely dispose of chemical materials.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Ability to push, pull and maneuver objects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with staff and the public.
• Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with a diverse
• Ability to read and comprehend technical and safety instructions, warnings, and other written materials.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment in a variety of situations related to the duties of the position.
• Ability to work collaboratively to create and maintain an inclusive environment where staff and patrons are respected and feel safe, supported and valued.
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and involves medium to heavy physical demands involving frequent movement, lifting, carrying, and maneuvering over prolonged periods of time; operating hand and power tools, janitorial equipment, and other equipment commonly used to maintain safety and operational facilities and grounds.
• Prolonged periods of walking, standing, bending, stooping, stretching, pushing, pulling, reaching, climbing ladders, and/or kneeling.
• Occasional use of keyboards, telephones and other office equipment.
• Must be able to work while others are working in a shared team area.
• Frequent exposure to dust, dirt and fumes while work is conducted in loud noise or confined areas, outdoors on uneven ground and/or in air-conditioned equipment rooms.
• Frequently, the incumbent must safely move, maneuver or transfer objects, equipment and power tools or materials weighing up to 50 pounds to carts, tables, shelves of varying heights, roofs and in and out of buildings and up and down stairs.
• Occasionally, the incumbent must safely move or maneuver objects or materials weighing up to 20 pounds, including stooping, reaching, lifting, bending or transferring materials and supplies.
• Incumbents must move between locations within the library and to/from the delivery vehicles. (typically, a large, sprinter-style van or truck).
• Visual acuity essential for tasks include identifying, observing and inspecting technical and complex written communications; driving library vehicles.
• Work performed and delivered are guided by precise deadlines.
• High cognitive demands include attention to detail, ability to evaluate road and traffic conditions, operate a large vehicle and equipment safely, plan routes and defensive driving techniques, critical thinking, problem solving and following clear procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, customer service abilities, and multitasking are also essential for success in this role.
• This is a driving position that requires a valid Washington State driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Provide excellent customer service by showing sensitivity to cultural differences and diverse backgrounds when interacting with patrons, volunteers, and co-workers.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Knowledge and support of Kitsap Regional Library's principles of intellectual freedom.
• Knowledge and support of Kitsap Regional Library's policies and procedures.
• Effectively work both independently, with limited direction or supervision, as well as within a team.
• Flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing information, technology, work procedures and library services.
• Maintain confidentiality in dealing with patron and/or employee records.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of a certified, related course of study desired.

Responsibilities

• Maintain library owned and leased buildings, facilities, and grounds to include periodic corrective and preventive maintenance activities to maintain building and grounds cleanliness and durability.
• Maintain building systems, stairs, gutters and downspouts, water heaters, etc. as needed.
• Perform repairs to fences, gates, walls, and/or walkways.
• Safely use, maintain, and repair hand and power tools, and specialized equipment.
• Perform various skilled electrical, lighting, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting, and ground care functions.
• Perform troubleshooting and/or repair electrical light fixtures, switches, and outlets.
• Monitor the work of contracted services to ensure compliance with service agreement and work quality consistent with Library standards and expectations.
• Participate in facilities remodeling and repair projects.
• Perform plumbing tasks such as faucet repairs or replacement, toilet repair, plunging, and using a snake or other equipment to clear clogs.
• Perform general appliance repairs and/or replacement.
• May on occasion handle and safely dispose of bio-hazardous materials.
• Maintain walkways for safety (free of debris, ice, and for function).
• Maintain the safety and cleanliness of library vehicles.
• Conduct visual inspections to ensure vehicles are in good working condition, keep the interior of vehicle clean of any debris.
• Adhere to all traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Assist with moving furniture and set-up for library-sponsored activities.
• Transport, assemble, and install equipment, furniture, boxes, and shelving at various library locations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, long term disability insurance plans, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), as well as our employee assistance program.
• 15 days of vacation leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 1 personal day each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED