Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Job Summary

Recruiting is underway for a Facility Services Specialist to join the dynamic Facility Services team at the Oregon State Capitol in performing all tasks related to building maintenance, including preventative maintenance, carpentry, painting, plumbing, various repairs, and moving furniture. The team is also responsible for completing work orders assigned each day. Facility Services serves the Oregon State Legislature and Capitol building by providing building services, key control, purchasing, and contract management.

In addition, Facility Services encompasses operations and maintenance as well as custodial services. The department provides oversight of food service, risk management, and historic preservation, and is responsible for all major capital construction projects.

This is a full-time position located in the Oregon State Capitol. The Capitol building is located at 900 Court Street NE, Salem, OR 97301. Remote work is not available for this position. Employees in this position typically exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Position Type:
Employee Position

Salary Range: $3,848 - $5,773

Final date to receive applications: 09/01/2026

The salary in this job posting reflects the base salary without contributions to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees eligible for PERS will have their salary increased by 6.95%, and 6% will automatically be subject to a mandatory employee contribution to PERS.

The Oregon State Legislature does not offer visa sponsor ships. On the first day of employment, all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. In addition, hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity.

The Oregon State Legislature is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States. An offer including salary will not be extended until an equal pay analysis is completed pursuant to ORS 652.220 and 659A.357. An equal pay analysis will be conducted utilizing the education and work experience section of the legislative application.

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency and three (3) years of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate ability to perform the duties of the position may be considered.

• Techniques to safely and more easily move equipment and materials
• General building maintenance and repair techniques and methods
• Materials, methods and tools involved in the construction, maintenance, and repair of historic buildings
• Environmental and safety hazard precautions
• State and local codes and preservation requirements
• History, procedures, and flow of House and Senate operations
• Appropriate decorum and protocol for House and Senate Chambers
• Location and function of all needed materials and equipment
• Troubleshooting and building repair techniques
• Safe and efficient methods for moving materials and equipment to and from venues
• Room capacities and safe set-up parameters, particularly for ADA compliance and ease of access for people with disabilities
• Fire Codes and emergency evacuation requirements
• Inter-tribal issues and methods to structure their events to ensure equity

• Identifying the nature of repair and maintenance problems
• Operating various power, hand and pneumatic tools
• Performing semi-skilled tasks of various trades

• Written and verbal communication

• Organize space, plan and manage time, prioritize tasks, operate a forklift

Work/life balance - paid leave and a competitive benefits package. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year.

The Oregon State Legislature is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars.

After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move?

Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy…