Yakima Valley Libraries is hiring a full-time temporary Facilities Maintenance Technician! This hands-on role combines general building maintenance, custodial services, and courier duties to support a welcoming, safe, and well-maintained environment for staff and patrons. From performing basic plumbing, electrical, and mechanical repairs to delivering library materials, supplies, and documents across the Yakima Valley, you’ll play an important role in connecting our libraries and supporting the communities we serve.

Bargaining Unit: No

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all–inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may also be required or assigned.

• Customer Service: Welcomes and serves patrons with high-quality customer service, ensuring inclusivity and respect for all.

• Basic Repair and Maintenance: Diagnoses and repairs basic plumbing, electrical, and mechanical problems, using hand and power tools safely.

• Tool and Equipment Management: Secures and maintains tools and equipment for library maintenance.

• Moving and Assembling Equipment: Moves, assembles, and repairs furniture and equipment as needed across library locations.

• Exterior Facilities Work: Performs outdoor tasks such as window cleaning, snow removal, landscaping, lawn care, and graffiti removal.

• Interior Maintenance Tasks: Completes interior work such as painting, changing light bulbs, filters, and performing minor repairs.

• Vehicle Operation: Safely operates library vehicles for deliveries and other assigned duties.

• Basic Vehicle Maintenance: Performs basic maintenance on library vehicles, including refueling, cleaning, and monitoring fluid levels.

• Custodial Duties: Cleans, dusts, mops, vacuums, and restocks supplies at assigned locations.

• Facility Security: Ensures facilities are secured before leaving the premises.

• Material and Supply Deliveries: Loads, unloads, and delivers materials, equipment, and supplies to and from library facilities.

• Mail and Money Deliveries: Distributes mail and delivers money bags to the accounting office from the daily route.

• Safety Consultations: Consults with the supervisor regarding road safety and weather conditions, making independent route decisions when necessary.

• Record Keeping and Reporting: Records vehicle mileage daily and submits monthly reports as assigned.

Performs additional duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent.

• Two years of experience in basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and mechanical work.
• Equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience may be substituted.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Washington driver’s license.