Facilities Technician

Position Summary

The Lincoln County Facilities team is looking for someone to add to the crew as a Facilities Technician 1. This person will perform basic maintenance services, repairs and replacements to County facilities, furnishings, equipment, and grounds including work in the Lincoln County Jail, Juvenile Detention, with emphasis on Lincoln County Health and Human Services (HHS) Department medical facilities.

$25.32 - $26.86 per hour

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• 11% County contribution to 401(k)
• County funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• $40,000 County Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

May act as the primary contact for all County personnel for any building issues including climate control, odors, smoke, spills, damage, emergencies, and repairs.

• Monitor and replace light bulbs in all assigned facilities, as needed.
• Make minor plumbing repairs, as necessary.
• Coordinate and assist with departmental and employee moves.
• Perform basic electrical work; determine when an electrician is required.
• Hang pictures and shelving, as needed.
• Dismantle and install furniture.
• Transport goods or equipment as assigned.
• Perform other maintenance duties as assigned by the Facilities Supervisor.
• Perform immediate cleaning duties necessary to maintain clean facility.
• Act as crew leader or designee at direction of Facilities Supervisor.
• Provide logistical assistance for projects and facilities.

Monitor contractor performance and works closely with outside vendors and contractors to ensure work is completed according to specifications.

Assist with maintaining building security equipment and immediately respond to building emergencies on a 24-hour basis. Participate in the on‑call rotation which may require working holidays and weekends.

• This includes preparation of outgoing packages, return shipments and receipt of County related deliveries (i.e., supplies, purchases, equipment).
• This may also require managing large, possibly heavy parcels. Incoming shipments are to be confirmed upon receipt, and delivery.

Education

High School Diploma / GED plus up to 1 year applied training.

Experience

Two to Three years in commercial, government, industrial building, or physical plant maintenance with vocational and or on‑the‑job training in a variety of maintenance fields.

Driver’s License

Oregon Driver's License required within 30 days of hire.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in industrial instrumentation, automation, low voltage, or radio communications.

Knowledge of / Ability to

• Basic skills and knowledge in building trades including plumbing, mechanical and carpentry.
• Security and detention maintenance.
• Policies and procedures related to safety and security of various types of facilities including jails.
• Work independently and from set priorities.
• Work with vendors to learn operations, troubleshooting and maintenance of individual systems and equipment.
• Operate a variety of hand and power equipment safely.
• Ability to pass extensive background checks and drug screening due to the sensitive areas in which work is conducted.

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.