Facilities Maintenance Technician LME
Listed on 2026-07-16
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Building Maintenance, Electrician/ Electrician Installation
The Position
The City of Portland is recruiting to fill current and future Facilities Maintenance Technician vacancies in Fleet & Facilities. Applicants must possess one of the following licenses issued by State of Oregon:
Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME), Plant Journeyman (PJ), Journeyman (J), Plant Supervising Electrician (PS), General Supervising Electrician (S). This recruitment includes a work skills demonstration. Work skills demonstrations are designed to assess your ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Job Appointment:
Full-time, Regular.
Work Schedule:
7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, with occasional on-call work and opportunities for overtime.
Work Location:
Various Locations across the City of Portland. This position reports to 3315 NW 26th Ave, Portland, OR 97210. Union Representation:
The District Council of Trade Unions (DCTU). To view current labor agreements, . Starting Pay:
Applicants start at the entry rate. If you are a DCTU represented employee, see labor agreement for additional information or talk to your union representative.
Total Compensation Ranges for Facilities Maintenance Technician (DCTU):
- Entry - 6 Months - 1 Year
Base Wages - $93,288 - $100,734 - $103,813
OPSRP and IAP Contributions - $27,763 - $29,979 - $30,895
City-Paid Health and Wellness Benefits* - $28,020 - $28,020 - $28,020
Other Required Contributions** - $13,993 - $15,110 - $15,572
Total Annual Compensation - $163,064 - $173,843 - $178,299
* Includes employer-paid portion of Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Life, Carrot Fertility, Long Term Disability, and TRIP Program
** Includes employer-paid portion of Medicare, Social Security, Tri Met tax, and Paid Leave Oregon
Position Summary:
The Facilities Maintenance Technician performs preventative maintenance and repairs on heating, ventilation, and cooling systems; lighting, plumbing, and other core building systems; and a variety of commercial building equipment. This role requires expertise across multiple building systems to identify and resolve operating conditions that could lead to equipment failure or inefficient performance. Responsibilities include performing skilled building maintenance tasks requiring strong mechanical aptitude, as well as accurately entering and retrieving data using computerized maintenance management systems and other applications.
The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong commitment to workplace safety and compliance with OSHA standards.
The eligibility list established through this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies citywide, including assignments that involve maintaining household appliances and office furnishings; therefore, basic knowledge of appliance repair—such as washers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens, cooktops, and refrigerators—is desired.
Typical
Job Duties:
- Perform preventive maintenance to plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, and related system components; test systems' competency and devices and evaluate performance; participate in developing preventative maintenance plans.
- Repair and replace plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, and system components, including sensors and related hardware and software.
- Maintain induction and air handling units; clean and inspect all equipment; maintain and service refrigeration units.
- Assist in the review of new construction or remodel plans to ensure compliance with facility maintenance standards and specifications.
- Repair and maintain facilities structures; perform minor repairs to building plumbing, low-voltage, and line voltage (up to 600V, phase to phase) electric systems, door hardware, fire, life, safety protection equipment/systems, sprinkler systems, and irrigation lines; construct and maintain indoor/outdoor recreational facilities, fans, lights and related; conduct structural inspections for safety.
- Repair and maintain small, motorized equipment and engines.
- Respond to emergency calls; assess and determine the need for additional assistance; provide technical support and recommendations.
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
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