Temp Facilities Technician — Keep Libraries Welcoming

Yakima-Valley-Libraries; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• Customer service oriented toward staff and patrons.
• Basic understanding of plumbing, carpentry, electrical and mechanical work.
• Knowledge of custodial duties and cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes and serves patrons with high-quality customer service.
• Diagnoses and repairs basic plumbing, electrical, and mechanical problems with tools.
• Secures and maintains tools and equipment for library maintenance.
• Moves, assembles, and Repair furniture and equipment across locations.
• Performs exterior tasks: window cleaning, snow removal, landscaping, and graffiti removal.
• Performs interior maintenance: painting, bulb changes, filters, minor repairs.
• Operates library vehicles for deliveries and other duties.
• Performs basic vehicle maintenance and cleaning.
• Cleans, dusts, mops, vacuums, and restocks supplies at locations.
• Ensures facilities are secured before leaving.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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