Building Maintenance Technician II

Job Number 2025-00025
King County Library System is seeking two Building Maintenance Technicians II to lead advanced maintenance efforts and oversee complex repairs to ensure buildings and equipment remain structurally sound, safe, free from health hazards, comfortable, and appealing. You will have the opportunity to apply advanced technical expertise to diagnose and resolve issues, implement preventative maintenance programs, and manage large-scale repair projects.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to:

• Conduct inspections of facilities to identify maintenance and repair needs
• Conduct repair and maintenance projects requiring advanced technical expertise
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors on projects
• Provide support and mentoring to Building Maintenance Technicians I

This is a perfect opportunity for you if you have advanced technical skills, problem solving skills, and team management skills.

Applicants must attach a current resume and cover letter which addresses why they are interested in the position and how they meet the qualifications listed.

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 (425) 369-3224 or email employment@kcls.org. 

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.Essential Duties
The 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.

• Conducts advanced inspections and condition assessments of facilities, identifies complex maintenance and repair needs, and prioritizes tasks based on urgency, safety, and operational impact. 
• Completes extensive repairs and maintenance projects, often requiring advanced technical expertise, and ensures that all work meets organizational standards and regulatory compliance. This includes, but is not limited to, systems, structural, and mechanical components.
• Implements and oversees preventative maintenance programs for equipment and facilities, ensuring optimal performance and extending asset lifespans. Evaluates equipment needs and recommends replacements or upgrades as necessary.
• Assigns general work orders and coordinates assistance for work orders involving more extensive repairs where appropriate. 
• Coordinates with vendors and contractors for maintenance and repair work, including soliciting bids and managing maintenance schedules.
• Responds to emergency maintenance and facility security needs with immediate and effective solutions.
• Reads and interprets construction plans to troubleshoot maintenance issues and assists in design work. 
• Assists in creating annual budgets for maintenance, repair, and capital investment projects.
• Creates and maintains facility maintenance and repair records and reports. 
• Provides peer training and mentoring to technician staff, with a focus on safety protocols and performance standards as guided by supervisors.

Secondary Duties

1. Serves as back-up for related positions. 
2. Assists with preparing libraries for closing and reopening for non-routine operations.
3. Attends meetings and trainings.
4. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

Each 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 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.

• 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.

• Ethics, Values and Judgement

Exercises best judgment, trustworthiness, and professional standards of conduct. Consistently demonstrates organization’s values, moral principles, and accountability in 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.

Job-Specific Competencies

• 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.

• Teamwork/Collaboration

Works cooperatively and productively with others to achieve goals and deliverables. Is aware of, utilizes and celebrate their own and team member’s strengths and differences.

• 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.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 advanced construction or facilities work.
• Five years of progressively advanced 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

• Advanced technical skills in diagnosing and repairing building systems.
• Skilled in safety procedures and equipment commonly used in building maintenance.
• Working knowledge of building construction.
• Effective leadership and team management.
• 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.
• Preferred licenses include electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or Building Operator Certificate.

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 may respond to maintenance emergencies on evenings and weekends.

Salary : $40 - $48