Job Details
Invitation to Compete # 04-24: Building Maintenance Worker
Central Library, Maintenance Services, 1000 4th Ave, Seattle
Regular, FLSA non-exempt, full time, 80 hours per pay period (40 hours per week) - Multiple vacancies
$29.37 - $35.65 per hour (2022 pay rate)
Hours will include weekdays, weekends and evenings. This classification is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME.
This position is open to the public and to The Seattle Public Library's employees. Please read the How to Apply section of this bulletin for more information. Candidates are asked to submit their application materials in NEOGOV by 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2024 for first consideration.
Overview
The Seattle Public Library's mission is to bring people, information and ideas together to enrich lives and build community. We view Seattle as a city where imagination and opportunity continue to thrive. Since 1891, we have grown from a single reading room in Pioneer Square to a world-class library system with 27 locations.
The Library works every day to foster and support a healthy city and a healthy democracy. We do this work guided by the principles of intellectual freedom, literacy and the love of learning, racial equity, privacy and confidentiality, respect for the community, strong partnerships and innovation. We are an active and committed partner in the City of Seattle's Race and Social Justice Initiative.
Library employees are highly regarded by the public for their knowledge, quality of service and caring. As a workplace, we value respectful and transparent communication, partnership and engagement. We are enriched individually and organizationally because of our diversity and growth mindset. We take time to recognize and celebrate the achievements of others.
If you share these values and meet the qualifications, the Library invites you to apply for the Building Maintenance Worker position.
The Building Maintenance Worker, as part of the highly collaborative and energetic Maintenance Services team, maintains The Seattle Public Library's facilities, including the Central Library, 26 branches and storage facilities. For more information:
This position reports to building maintenance supervisors, takes direction from the building lead, and performs work in a variety of maintenance areas to ensure safe, efficient and continuous operation of The Seattle Public Library's facilities.Perform a variety of building trades repair, service and maintenance tasks. This is a generalist maintenance worker position that does not require journey level skill. Basic maintenance work is performed in the following trade areas: carpentry, electrical, HVAC, mechanical, painting and plumbing.
Perform basic service and repair of the following building components: door, hardware, furniture, building envelope, light fixtures, electrical receptacles and switches, motors, air handler filters, ducting, drains, sinks, toilets, urinals and faucets. Must understand and adhere to related building codes and safety regulations.
Complete reports, work orders, supply requisitions, mileage logs and other basic administrative tasks.
Drive a library vehicle to and from locations throughout the City of Seattle in a safe and timely manner. Transport equipment, furniture and other items.
Respond to on-call emergencies or work extra hours as needed on evenings and weekends. This position is considered an "essential position" for the Library in the event of inclement weather or an emergency/disaster incident.
Follow preventative maintenance procedures and schedules, and use a variety of tools and equipment to complete building maintenance work.
Physical duties require climbing and using ladders, bending, stretching, reaching and carrying or lifting items up to 50 pounds.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience using a work order or computerized maintenance management system.
- Experience working in a public sector agency.
- Journey level knowledge and skill in one of the following trades: building engineering, carpentry, electronics, mechanical, painting or plumbing.
How to Apply
Please submit the following items by 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2024 for first consideration. This recruitment will be open until the position is filled. Your application will not be considered if these items are missing or incomplete:
- Online application with responses to the supplemental questions.
- A cover letter that describes how your experience and skills align with the job responsibilities and qualifications. Please let us know why you want to do this work.
- Current resume that summarizes relevant education, experience, knowledge and skills.
Applications that do not include a cover letter, resume, and complete online application will not be considered.
Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills. Initial screening will be based on a review of application materials. The employment history detailed in your application materials MUST validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process. The most competitive candidates will be invited to participate in a series of one or more interviews.
Benefits and Salary Information
The full salary range for this position is $29.37 - $35.65 per hour. (2022 pay rate)
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
Information about retirement plans can be found at:
Additional Information
If you have questions regarding this bulletin or employment at The Seattle Public Library, please send an email to ...@spl.org. The Library promotes diversity and inclusion in employment. If accommodations are needed during the selection process, please contact us.
Please keep in mind that job offers are contingent on a review of criminal history as well as verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process.