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Part-time Facilities Assistant

Posted: 02/05/2025

The City of Ellensburg Public Library has a vacancy at the Hal Holmes Community Center for a part-time Facilities Assistant.  This is a part-time position scheduled to work 18 hours per week with a varied schedule which includes weekdays, evening, and weekends.  This position is open to the public and to current City of Ellensburg employees that are working in an OPEIU covered position. 
 
All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Ellensburg’s core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City and serving the community. The values of Compassion (we care), Courage (we do the right thing), and Conviction (we work hard) promote and maintain a high level of service and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across departments.
 
The person in this position is responsible for ensuring that the Library and Hal Holmes Center are clean, safe, functional, and welcoming environments for all employees and community patrons.  Will schedule community and private events for Hal Holmes Community Center (HHCC) clients; perform basic office procedures and provide courteous and efficient service; set up and strike events held at Hal Holmes, move furnishings, equipment, and other HHCC and Library property; provide assistance with audio/video equipment; and perform facilities and grounds maintenance and cleaning. 
 
Benefits include Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and social security; $200.00 monthly benefit stipend in lieu of medical benefits; vacation and sick leave hours are earned on a prorated basis calculate on hours compensated per month; holiday, and employee choice hours are earned on a prorated basis calculated on the positions full-time equivalency (FTE). This position is represented by Office & Professional Employee Union, Local #8 (OPEIU).
 
Regular City OPEIU applicants, covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement between City of Ellensburg & OPEIU, that apply by the internal closing date will be given first consideration.
 
Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or general education development (GED) certificate
  • One (1) year related experience and/or training
  • Please Note:  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of some of the requirements above, as determined by Management.
 REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
  • Valid State Driver’s license; must maintain an insurable driving record
  • First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment 
Salary:  $17.57 - $21.97/hour, 18 hours per week
 
To view a complete job description with detailed duties, responsibilities, and necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities and information on how to apply, visit the employment section of our website at www.ci.ellensburg.wa.usThis position closes 2/20/25. EOE.