Facilities Specialist

King County Library System

(Issaquah, Washington)
Full Time
Job Posting Details
About King County Library System
The King County Library System operates as one where unity provides value. The system-wide approach to collections, technology, and general support of library operations frees the staff to concentrate on service, and results in buildings and collections that are maximized around the needs of patrons. This system-wide approach differentiates The King County Library System. It’s why KCLS is the best public library in the United States.
Responsibilities
**General Position Summary:** **Job Number: 2015-00189** The Facilities Management Services (FMS) department of King County Library System welcomes qualified applicants to apply for the Facilities Specialist position. The Facilities Specialist assures that all facilities are operationally sound, safe, free from health hazards, comfortable, and operating at peak efficiency by managing various maintenance contracts, trouble shooting issues, procuring equipment and materials necessary for maintenance and by providing overall support to the Facilities Manager and supervising maintenance staff, as assigned. **Essential Duties/Major Responsibilities:** * Any of the following duties may be performed. These examples are not necessarily performed by all incumbents, however, and do not include all specific tasks an incumbent may be expected to perform. * Manage assigned maintenance contracts including: the development of maintenance specifications, preparing requests for quote, selecting contractors and negotiating agreements, monitoring the performance of contractors, and providing overall direction to contractors. * Manage assigned maintenance activities through supervision of staff including hiring, training, scheduling and supervising the work of assigned maintenance staff, as well as conducting performance evaluations, clarifying performance expectations, and initiating appropriate corrective actions when necessary. * Develop methods of reducing costs without sacrificing program and/or maintenance objectives. * Prepare and monitor budget associated with assigned maintenance contracts. * Determine maintenance equipment, supplies and construction materials needed in the delivery of maintenance services. * Purchase and order supplies and materials as necessary and identify sources of supply when appropriate. * Serve as the liaison between building staff and contractors/maintenance staff to correct problems and/or to handle maintenance issues. * Respond to questions and concerns from other staff members regarding maintenance issues. * Respond to and assist the maintenance staff with questions and concerns. May provide technical or maintenance specific training. * Provide technical assistance to coordinators for both new building and remodeling (retrofit or upgrade) projects, within scope of position/knowledge base. **Secondary Functions:** * Fill in for other staff, as needed (e.g. Facilities Manager or other Facilities Specialists). * Perform other related duties as required or as assigned.
Ideal Candidate
**Education and Experience:** * The position requires some higher education or vocational training specializing in facilities maintenance, HVAC, engineering, construction or related courses. Bachelor's degree preferred. * The position requires 4-6 years of hands on facilities maintenance experience. Additional experience may be substituted for education. **Knowledge Skills and Ability:** * Extensive knowledge of building systems operations with specialty knowledge in one or more technical areas (e.g. mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and security/fire). * Considerable knowledge of building materials and trades or a specialty area within the trades. * Knowledge of construction techniques and materials. * Working knowledge of landscaping techniques. * Knowledge of building construction. * Working knowledge of safety procedures and safety laws. * Considerable knowledge of English and math. * Working knowledge of office software and hardware. **Ability to:** * Manage several projects at once and adapt to changing needs. * Use diplomacy and tact to establish and maintain relationships with internal customers and vendors. * Clearly and succinctly communicate ideas and thoughts both verbally and in writing. * Determine the most cost effective method of repair. * Manage time to maximize productivity. * Communicate problems/symptoms and solutions to supervisor, internal customers, peers and other members of the department. * Persuade others whose objectives may differ from those of KCLS. * Evaluate problems and find cost effective solutions. * Estimate costs of repairs. * Develop and administer budgets for contracted services. * Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers and vendors. **Skill in:** * Diagnosing and solving problems with facilities and related systems. * The use of computer software and hardware. * Listening to, understanding and interpreting the needs of "customers" or symptoms described by customers. * Negotiating and administering vendor contracts. * Computer office software and hardware. **Special Requirements:** * A valid Washington State driver's license. **Physical Demands:** * The position requires frequent talking, listening, keyboarding, sitting, and close visual attention. **Work Environment:** * Work is performed in a normal office environment. Work involves extensive use of a personal computer. The job incumbent maintains an on-call status and responds to emergencies maintenance facilities and their mechanical, electrical, plumbing and other systems.
Compensation and Working Conditions

Additional Notes on Compensation

$27.56 Hourly

Working Conditions

Please attach a resume and cover letter addressing how you meet or exceed the minimum qualifications listed with your application material.

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