Maintenance Worker, Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Overview

Central City Concern is an innovative nonprofit agency providing comprehensive services to single adults and families in the Portland metro area who are impacted by homelessness, poverty and addictions. We hire people that are skilled and passionate to meet our mission to end homelessness through outcome-based strategies which support personal and community transformation.

The Maintenance Worker I is responsible for the preventative maintenance and maintenance repairs of the communities, properties and programs they support. This position receives and responds to maintenance work orders assigned by Manager via requests from residents, Community Management and Program Managers. This position also assists with identifying necessary repairs needed to maintain the safety and appearance of the properties and programs it serves, ensuring the repairs are completed in a timely and quality minded manner.

The Maintenance Worker I is responsible for the preventative maintenance and maintenance repairs of the communities, properties and programs they support. This position receives and responds to maintenance work orders assigned by Manager via requests from residents, Community Management and Program Managers. This position also assists with identifying necessary repairs needed to maintain the safety and appearance of the properties and programs it serves, ensuring the repairs are completed in a timely and quality minded manner.

Schedule: M-F 8-5pm

Location: Blackburn Center-12121 E Burnside St.

- Portland, OR 97216

Salary: $21.19 - $27.55/hour

• Inspect, maintain and repair plumbing systems, valves, drains, basins, tubs, faucets, lavatories, and sinks.
• Inspect and troubleshoot various types of electrical equipment and apparatus including, but not limited to; lighting fixtures, outlets, appliances.
• Inspect and test as needed typical Fire, Life and Safety equipment including smoke alarms, emergency lighting and exit lighting.
• Conduct repairs and perform small remodeling projects requiring basic carpentry skills, framing, finishing, tile, carpet laying, wall preparation and painting.
• Occasionally conduct basic demo and clean‑out work in preparation for major rehabilitation.
• Review, process, and ensure completion of work orders.
• Contact vendors and gather information regarding materials as needed.
• Responsible for ensuring adequate supplies and materials are available and in working order.
• Load and unload trucks as needed.
• Operate appropriate equipment, including, but not limited to, saws (table and hand), drills, carts, and hand trucks.
• Maintain maintenance storage area in safe, clean and orderly manner.
• Prepare materials for recycling and/or disposal as needed.
• Report tenant damage to direct supervisor
• Report incidents in Jira IR reporting system when applicable
• Assist with general upkeep of grounds and curb appeal for all CCC properties
• Maintain strong relations and communications with Supervisor, Community Management, Supportive Housing, Facilities Management and Portfolio Manager
• Adhere to all state and federal privacy and security regulations applicable to the program, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of inventory control procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, fixtures, tools, and equipment utilized in building maintenance and knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the various trades.
• Knowledge of the methods, practices, and tools involved in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state and national electrical and plumbing codes.
• Knowledge of general warehousing procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of basic principles of mathematics.
• Knowledge of basic record keeping procedures.
• Knowledge of general office procedures.
• Knowledge of equipment and vehicular parts as well as hardware items and tools.
• Ability to maintain accurate records (to include counting, alphabetizing & coding).
• Ability to organize, stock, and issue supplies, materials, parts, tools…