Facilities Technician

Facilities Technician

US-OR-Portland

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, within Vista Pavillion. 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 Maintenance
  • Assists 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.
  • Review technical journals and relevant literature and the attendance of training as often as needed to keep knowledge current.
  • 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.
• 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.
  • Attend all required meetings and training classes and successfully 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.
• 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
  • Assist in the repair of small plant or specialty equipment.
  • Fabricate tools, machinery and machine parts from metal, wood, plastic, and sheet metal using some machine tools and other forming tools and equipment. This may include forging, tempering, straightening, bending and welding iron and steel, and soldering or brazing other non‑ferrous metals.
  • Perform emergency duties or other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President of Facilities and Real Estate or designee.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of facilities maintenance or trades related experience.
  • Two completed years of building maintenance experience can substitute for two of the three years of experience required…