Facility Maintenance Specialist

Facility Maintenance Specialist

Facility Maintenance Specialist Oregon Department of Transportation Support Services Division Facilities Salem

The role:

We are currently searching for a skilled facility maintenance specialist to join our team in Salem! As part of this role, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service and taking on a wide range of tasks including plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, painting, HVAC maintenance and overall building upkeep for all ODOT facilities within the area! Apply today!

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

• Perform plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and mechanical repairs, including fixture replacements and systems maintenance.
• Set up and tear down systems furniture as needed.
• Execute preventive maintenance by inspecting and servicing equipment and facilities on a scheduled basis.
• Prepare surfaces and perform touch-up painting to match existing colors.
• Handle housing repairs, including roofing and kitchen/bathroom remodels.
• Maintain commercial buildings, ensuring all systems and structures are in good working condition and promptly addressing any maintenance issues.
• Perform plumbing repairs, such as replacing fixtures, fixing leaks, and clearing drains.
• Use mobile devices and software to communicate, collect inspection data, submit time, and manage work requests.
• Perform skilled carpentry tasks including building walls, constructing concrete forms, installing flooring/wall coverings and applying finishes.
• Required travel throughout the state. May be required to respond to emergency calls on weekends, evenings and other off-hours to make repairs.
• Occasionally must work in inclement weather conditions and use ladders to perform task.
• Occasionally exposed to hazardous working conditions and risk of injury if safety rules are not followed. Employee must occasionally work in areas of poor lighting, ventilation, noise, and low clearances. Employee is occasionally exposed to dust, hazardous chemicals, electrical, and mechanical hazards.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitmentgon.gov.

What's in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

Minimum qualifications:

• Two (2) years of: general building maintenance; carpentry; electrical; mechanical; painting.
• OR plastering experience.
• A journeyman's license/card in any of the above trades will substitute for this experience.
• Note:
  
  Be sure a copy of your journeyman's license/card is attached to your application form.

Special qualifications:

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

What we'd like to see:

• Strong knowledge of building systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing and mechanical equipment. Ability to diagnose problems and perform effective repairs.
• Assess issues quickly, think critically and choose practical solutions - especially under time pressure or in emergency situations.
• Experience working independently to complete tasks without close supervision, keeps accurate records and takes ownership of work quality.
• Experience communicating clearly with coworkers, supervisors, vendors and…