Utilities Maintenance Technician

Job Details:

Job Location:

McMinnville Campus - McMinnville, OR 97128, Position Type:
Full-Time, Salary Range: $20.01 Hourly,

Join Our Team at Linfield University

Linfield University is seeking a Utility Maintenance Technician to support campus buildings and infrastructure. This position helps keep University facilities and equipment operating safely and reliably through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation. We encourage candidates with relevant facilities maintenance experience to apply.

Job Title:

Utility Maintenance Technician

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Department:
Facilities Services

FTE: 1.0

Effective Date:
October 2026

The Utility Maintenance Technician performs general maintenance of utilities and equipment for campus buildings and infrastructure. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of equipment and appliances. Oregon Limited Maintenance Electrical (LME) license preferred.

• Identify and troubleshoot simple to complex building maintenance issues.
• Be able to perform general maintenance in some or all of the following areas: general plumbing, mechanical systems, refrigeration equipment, and appliances.
• Follow sound maintenance practices and perform repairs in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
• Inspect and maintain commercial and residential appliances. Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues; repair, replace, remove, and install equipment as necessary.
• Respond to work orders and perform preventive maintenance activities on facilities, building systems, and equipment.
• Maintain accurate work order records and track inventory of tools, frequently used parts, and replacement items; prepare purchase requisitions for approval.
• Responsible for daily maintenance and upkeep of the campus clock system, mechanical spaces, and response to fire alarm troubles.
• Assist with maintenance and repairs on plumbing fixtures, water heaters, pumps, piping, sewer systems, and steam equipment.
• Adhere to safe work practices and procedures, including use of personal protective equipment, handling and disposal of hazardous materials, lockout/tagout, and confined space rules and regulations.
• Operate motor vehicles, high lifts, forklifts, carts, generators, and pumps as needed to perform job duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to: responding to emergency requests during scheduled and after-work hours; assisting in preparing for University functions; assisting in the department safety and emergency operations plan; assisting co-workers with tasks and special projects; and attending off‑site training and/or conferences that may require travel.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow, interpret, and act on written and verbal job instructions.
• Proficient in using and maintaining the full range of tools and equipment used in carrying out duties, in a manner that meets all safety regulations.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work, solve practical problems, and deal with a wide variety of variables.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work to ensure equipment is maintained to specified standards and individual user needs are met.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and details, specifications, installation, operation and maintenance procedure manuals, safety rules, and other technical documents as required.
• Basic knowledge of the use of personal computers, including the ability to write routine reports and maintain email correspondence.
• Must be able to communicate with peers and other staff and students on routine and/or…