Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance of the organization's facilities and grounds providing optimal space for both employees and clients. Ensures maintenance of Life Works NW vehicles.

Location: This position is based out of Life Works NW's Sylvan site.

Salary Placement Notice:
The posted salary range reflects the compensation potential for this role. Most candidates will be placed between the entry level and midpoint of the range, depending on their experience and qualifications. However, more seasoned professionals with extensive exact or similar experience may be considered for placement toward the higher end of the range. Final salary offers are made in alignment with internal compensation processes in accordance with Oregon Pay Equity laws.

• Maintains interior/exterior and grounds of facilities including walls, floors, doors, lights, furnishings, roofs, litter and occasional landscaping.
• Moves and replaces interior furnishings as needed.
• Inspects facilities and determines problem areas which need repair or upgrading/updating.
• Troubleshoots plumbing, electrical and some machinery when problems arise. Contacts and coordinate contractors to do projects which require outsourcing for efficient results.
• Repairs or replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines and vehicles continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
• Diagnoses mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary.
• Checks e-mail/voice mail daily when working, completes on-line trainings as necessary and accurately completes on-line timesheets.
• Travels between sites or in the community in Life Works NW vehicle.
• Required to carry a pager during off hours on a rotational basis.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience doing general maintenance including understanding of basic electronics, plumbing, HVAC, remodeling and machinery.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Requires valid driver's license and verification of safe driving record from DMV and driving a Life Works NW vehicle.
• Requires ability to carry rotating pager for one week at a time. While carrying a pager must have ability to respond immediately to crisis calls by phone or in person as needed. This may involve weekends or evenings.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills and maintains a cooperative working relationship with others in a culturally diverse environment.