Facilities Technician

Facilities Technician

US-OR-Portland

Requisition :

Position Category: Facilities/Custodian/Trades

Job Type: AFSCME union represented

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Posting Department: Healthcare Facilities

Posting Salary Range: $27.44 - $37.10 per hour

Posting FTE: 1.00

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Schedule:

Monday - Friday

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Hours:

3:30pm - 12:00am Midnight

HR Mission: Central Services

Drug Testable: Yes

The Facilities Technician, under the general direction of the Facilities Manager, assists employees in the Senior Facilities Technician classification and performs routine corrective and preventative maintenance work on the facilities operating equipment and systems, and performs related duties as required. This apprentice-level position completes work with limited supervision, with moderate problem solving required. Duties may include, but are not limited to, work on plumbing systems, doors, windows, roofs, fire equipment, replacement of belts and filters, equipment lubrication, HVAC components, and fans including related motors.

• Plumbing Activities
  • Assist in the installation of new plumbing including pipes, drains tubs, faucets, and other plumbing fixtures and equipment; make simple repairs on old plumbing such as renewing washers and valves and repairing sinks; clean and open drains and toilets, and other water lines.
  • Basic plumbing knowledge a must.
• Corrective and Preventative Maintenance of building equipment
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair building systems including pumps, fans, compressors, and vacuum systems.
  • Lubricate equipment, change belts and filters as needed.
  • Must be able to trace a building system line.
• Facility Maintenance and Repairs
  • Perform facility maintenance relating to building electrical, plumbing, doors, windows, roofs, fire equipment, ceiling tiles, flooring and carpet.
  • Includes lamp replacement and the use of heavy-duty augers and sewer cleaning equipment to unplug blocked drains, sinks, and toilets. Perform small office modification jobs for customers, including mounting whiteboards, hanging art, installing keyboard trays, etc.
  • Basic knowledge of carpentry and tools necessary; also, rudimentary understanding of construction principles and basic mechanical knowledge.
• Professional Development and Training
  • Requires continuous learning and development of technical skills and knowledge to keep pace with changes in technology.
  • Provide technical leadership to other Facility Management staff; instruct less experienced employees as they assist with maintenance to help them develop their skills and provide a progressive work environment; includes providing limited direction to employees in the Facilities Technician 1 classification.
• Administrative Duties
  • Attend all required meetings and training classes and sucessfully complete any proficiency evaluation (verbal or written ) which may be required to demonstrate adequate comprehension.
  • These evaluations may also be administered to satisfy the requirements of OSHA, JCAHO, and other agencies upon which OHSU depends for accreditation.
• Functional Duties
  • Accurately complete all paperwork as required (daily labor reports, job plans, work orders, etc.) and turn in all paperwork in time.
  • Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of immediate work area and maintain security of personal hand tools, common shop tools, supplies, and vehicles.
  • Perform emergency duties or other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President of Facilities and Real Estate or designee.
• Customer Service
  • Assumes role as primary customer service representative for all Facilities & Logistics operations and services on assigned Work Orders, responding to both internal and external customers in a timely, effective, and professional manner, developing positive working relationships.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience in Facilities Maintenance or trades-related experience.
• Basic/Intermediate PC skills to operate systems (Microsoft Office, data entry, email).
• Knowledge of minor repairs on basic building systems.
• Driver's license valid in the state of Oregon.

• 5 years of…