Building Services Specialist DOE

Overview

Make a difference with VOA Oregon! For over 125 years, Volunteers of America Oregon has been dedicated to serving the most vulnerable members of our community. Through our programs in behavioral health, addiction treatment, reentry services, and support for children and families, we provide life‑changing services that promote safety, healing, and empowerment.

• Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision insurance, with an employee medical premium starting at just $12.50 per paycheck
• Financial protection – life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Retirement security – 403(b) with an automatic 5.5% employer contribution after 18 months, regardless of employee participation
• Work‑life balance – a generous paid time off plan, starting with accruals that earn 15 days in the first year, 23 days in the second, and 26 days in the third
• Upfront sick leave – 80 hours of front‑loaded sick time (prorated in the first year), which resets annually on January 1
• Paid holidays – 10 paid holidays each year, plus three personal holidays (prorated in the first year)
• Student loan forgiveness – qualified employees may receive Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of qualifying payments
• Flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, and other voluntary benefits and discounts

Facilities Technician I works under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor as part of a team performing building maintenance, remodeling and landscaping of Volunteers of America Oregon’s facilities.

• Knowledge of commercial and/or residential building maintenance, carpentry, landscaping and/or appliance repair is required.
• Experience using basic hand and power tools typically used in carpentry, light construction, maintenance and landscaping (hammers, drills, screwdrivers, tape measures, sanders, wrenches, lawn mowers, clippers).
• Entry‑level knowledge of electrical maintenance such as changing a light switch or outlet.
• Knowledge of plumbing basics, including installation of P‑trap pipes, faucet repair and toilet flapper installation.
• Experience working within a nonprofit or social services environment is preferred but not required.

• Excellent customer service skills and ability to develop rapport with clients and others.
• Skills using basic hand tools needed for carpentry, plumbing, landscaping.
• Ability to read and use a tapeli>
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member.
• Problem‑solving abilities.
• Time‑management skills.
• Basic math skills.

• Reliable vehicle, active driver’s license, current insurance and the ability to pass our insurer’s driving standards and maintain a good driving record.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Must be able to remain alert and focused while driving.

• Assist in identifying and communicating maintenance needs and/or problems and perform general maintenance duties at individual program sites.
• Assist in communicating with subcontractors, work crews or vendors.
• Assist in developing and implementing a preventative maintenance program for the individual sites.
• Assist team in performing landscape maintenance such as lawn mowing, pruning, leaf or snow/ice removal.
• Assist in planning, development, and construction of special projects.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of projects, work records, and costs for supplies for individual program sites.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Maintain professional boundaries at all times with coworkers and program participants.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Physical Demands – talk, hear, use hands, reach, stoop, stand, walk, sit; use handheld and power tools; climb or work off a ladder; lift up to 50 pounds.
• Environmental Conditions – work in office, residential centers, outdoors, shop; travel locally to VOA facilities; exposure to dust, odors, oil, fumes, noise.

This is a full‑time position; 40 hours per week;
Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Consistent attendance is required.

Position close date:
February 3 2026.

I acknowledge and agree that this job description accurately reflects my duties and expected hours of work for the position of Facilities Technician I.