Facility Maintenance Technician

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Calling all handy folks who enjoy working in a variety of locations and with a diverse team! If you have a broad knowledge of building maintenance and construction and the innate ability to repair just about anything, the City of Salem Facility Services Division is seeking a Facility Maintenance Technician I to become part of our staff. Join the City's team of skilled professionals and make a difference every day!

The Facilities Services Division manages building operations and maintenance, custodial services, tenant improvements, major renovations, and new construction at more than 80 City facilities, totaling 2.1 million square feet.

We are committed to growing the capabilities of our people. We promote consistent work schedules and a positive work environment. Be part of an organization that offers professional growth, a friendly and productive workplace, and a great work-life balance.

The Facility Maintenance Technician I performs a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled building maintenance, such as plumbing, carpentry, painting, preventive maintenance, tenant improvements, fencing, concrete, and pressure washing. Assignments may include working side-by-side with other maintenance personnel, working independently, or leading a team of vendors or contractors to accomplish tasks safely and efficiently. Assignments are tracked through a computerized maintenance management system.

• Assist with the installation, inspection, and maintenance of Fire, Life, and Safety systems, including fire alarms, fire sprinklers, and fire extinguishers.
• Perform installation, repair, and maintenance of hardware systems, including doors, locks, and overhead doors.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects with or without accommodation. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing 2 hours or more, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, manual dexterity, grasping and repetitive motions with or without accommodation. Work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, as well as entering small, confined spaces.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Competitive pay.
• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee health clinic.
• Position schedule is Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., or a four-day workweek with 10-hour days from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• The City of Salem offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Equal Pay.

• Must pass the pre-employment background check and job fitness assessment.
• Must have an Oregon Driver license and have a driving record that meets the City of Salem's driving standards.
• High school diploma or GED, and two years of experience in maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities, including experience in the carpentry, painting, construction trades including some lead responsibilities, or any combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
• Depending on area of assignment, may be required to pass a criminal background check necessary to obtain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) clearance and Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) certification within 30 days of hire (clearance must be maintained throughout employment).
• Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job advertisement.

• Two years of trade school or college level training in building maintenance, construction, or grounds maintenance preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Salem is the second largest city in Oregon and the capital city. Centrally located in the Willamette Valley, Salem is 49 square miles in size and extends across to counties, Marion and Polk. The community has well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings with wide diversity and a family-friendly ambiance. The city is home to nearly…