Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician (40 Hours) - Regular Full-Time

Pierce County Library Systems

Hiring Range: $26.64 - $30.86 hourly; Pay Grade Range:$26.64 - $36.86 hourly

Compensation

Pierce County Library System offers a compensation program which recognizes qualifications and experience relevant to each position. The starting pay is established typically within the hiring range below based upon the experience of the individual hired into the role. Our compensation package also includes annual increases for each additional year of experience and tenure in the role up to the maximum (current year maximum outlined in pay grade range above). Eligibility for overtime is exclusive to positions which are FLSA status non-exempt below.

FLSA Status:Hourly Non- Exempt

Position Status:Regular Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40

Location:Administrative Center

Schedule:

Union Status: Represented

Candidate Submission Timelines:

TRANSFER Candidates: Transfer eligible candidates internal to PCLS will be given first consideration for this position through the Transfer Closure date. Please review the SharePoint Transfer Process Overview.

EXTERNAL and INTERNAL Candidates: To be considered for this position please submit your resume and up to 4 additional attachments to display your knowledge skills and abilities for consideration for this position no later than 5:00 p.m. on closing date below.

Submissions after the Closure Date below will not be considered:

• Transfer Closure Date: Thursday October 29 2026 at 5:00pm
• INTERNAL and EXTERNAL Closure date: Friday November 6 2026 at 5:00pm

Veteran Status:Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should select the percentage that they qualify for 5% or 10% during the applicationprocess. More information aboutVeteransPreference such as the difference in percentagecan be foundhereand you need moreinformationplease contact us at:

Authorized Hours:

Substitutes are used to fill-in on a limited basis when regular employees are not available for work and may occasionally be brought in for special projects. Substitute positions have no guaranteed hours and are limited to working a maximum of sixty-five (65) hours total per month (no more than 40 hours in one week).

Position Summary

Performs a variety of skilled building and vehicle maintenance functions for the Pierce County Library Systems Facilities Management Department; repairs and maintains the Librarys facilities and vehicles; helps maintain facilities maintenance records; and helps maintain the Departments parts inventory; and other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

Class specifications are intended to provide a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employee in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Delivers high-quality customer-focused services.

Provides assistance in ensuring the Librarys facilities buildings equipment and vehicles are safely and properly maintained for use by employees and/or the general public.

Performs a variety of skilled building maintenance activities; identifies and diagnoses maintenance issues.

Repairs and replaces minor plumbing electrical lighting flooring walls ceilings and internal/exterior painting.

Assembles and remodels office furniture systems and/or work spaces including desks shelving built-in cabinets and related fixtures.

Performs routine inspections maintenance and repairs to the Librarys vehicles.

Assist with maintaining the Departments parts inventory.

Enters data into the departmental Automated Maintenance Management System.

Prepares and maintains a variety of facilities maintenance records and documentation.

Demonstrates punctuality and regular and consistent attendance.

Brings matters of public concern regarding waste inefficiency corruption discrimination and safety to the attention of Library Management.

Accurately communicates the Librarys policies to members of the public in all job-related contacts.

Positively reflects Pierce County Librarys mission vision and values to members of the public and to staff.

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Duties are considered non-essential and include the following:

Supervisory Responsibilities

Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor; no supervisory responsibility is exercised.

Core Skills & Qualities / Leadership Competencies

Employees are expected to demonstrate the following qualities at all times:

Customer Focus

Teamwork

Communications

Leadership

Problem Solving

Change and Learning

Positive Attitude

Professional Integrity

Diversity

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

The employee is expected to perform or possess the following:

Minimum Requirements including Education License or Certifications:

A valid state Drivers License and

High School Diploma or equivalent and

Three years facilities maintenance experience; OR

Any combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skills and allows successful performance of the job.

HVAC Certification preferred.

Must pass criminal background screening prior to hire.

The ability to work evenings and weekends on a rotating schedule and to adapt to schedule changes on short notice is required.

Building and vehicle maintenance principles.

Regulations and standards governing facilities/vehicle maintenance activities.

Equipment and tools relative to vehicle and facilities maintenance.

Plumbing electrical carpentry and painting principles.

Maintenance management systems.

Facilities maintenance records and documentation.

Performing a variety of facilities maintenance functions.

Ensuring the Librarys facilities and vehicles are properly maintained.

Performing minor electrical plumbing drywall roofing carpentry and painting work.

Repairing and maintaining the Librarys vehicle fleet.

Preparing and maintaining accurate facilities maintenance records.

Working cooperatively as a team to accomplish tasks and projects.

Technology Requirements:

Required:

Ability to effectively navigate basic electronic record creation and storage (e.g. timecard/HRIS performance review network drive storage)

Use of basic office equipment (e.g. PC printer phone fax mouse security alarm)

Basic keyboard and alpha/numeric data entry skills

Basic PC navigation skills in a windows based environment; ability to connect and print

Ability to navigate search and use basic web functions and applications

Basic MS Office Suite skills (e.g. Outlook Word Excel)

Specialized equipment or software skills sufficient to satisfactorily complete job responsibilities (e.g. HRIS)

Desired:

Integrated Library System Inventory or Data Management system experience

Ability to successfully complete Basic MOS Certification or Course

Intermediate MS Office Suite skills (e.g. Outlook Word Excel)

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

Work is conducted in a normal office setting that provides comfortable lighting temperature and air conditions. Occasional light lifting such as three to four reams of paper four or five books or other library materials up to 35 pounds may be required. Subject to sitting and standing for extended periods of time walking bending reaching and lifting objects weighing up to 30-35 pounds. May lift or push up to 50-100 pounds as needed with assistance.

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting rooms e.g. use of safe work place practices with office equipment and/or avoidance of trips and falls and observance of fire regulations.

Work may be performed in a library environment and involve regular contact with the public and/or require push/pull loaded carts.

The above position description is not intended as nor should it be construed as exhaustive of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Hours of work are M-F 7:00am-3:30pm with occasional after-hours and weekend overtime work on a voluntary basis.

Benefits:

• Medical Dental and Basic Life Insurance
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Long-Term Disability
• State Retirement System
• Employees have an opportunity to participate in the Tax Sheltered Annuity Program and the Deferred Compensation Program
• Additional life insurance for the employee and family is availablethrough payroll deduction.
• Employee Assistance Program