Facility Maintenance Specialist

State of Oregon · Salem, Odot · $3,952–$5,458/month (stated in the posting)

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Facility Maintenance Specialist
Oregon Department of Transportation 
Support Services Division 

Facilities  
Salem

The role: 

We are currently searching for a skilled facility maintenance specialist to join our team in Salem! As part of this role, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service and taking on a wide range of tasks including plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, painting, HVAC maintenance and overall building upkeep for all ODOT facilities within the area! Apply today! 

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

• Perform plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and mechanical repairs, including fixture replacements and systems maintenance.
• Set up and tear down systems furniture as needed.
• Execute preventive maintenance by inspecting and servicing equipment and facilities on a scheduled basis. 
• Prepare surfaces and perform touch-up painting to match existing colors. 
• Handle housing repairs, including roofing and kitchen/bathroom remodels.
• Maintain commercial buildings, ensuring all systems and structures are in good working condition and promptly addressing any maintenance issues.
• Perform plumbing repairs, such as replacing fixtures, fixing leaks, and clearing drains.
• Use mobile devices and software to communicate, collect inspection data, submit time, and manage work requests.
• Perform skilled carpentry tasks including building walls, constructing concrete forms, installing flooring/wall coverings and applying finishes.
• Required travel throughout the state. May be required to respond to emergency calls on weekends, evenings and other off-hours to make repairs.
• Occasionally must work in inclement weather conditions and use ladders to perform task.
• Occasionally exposed to hazardous working conditions and risk of injury if safety rules are not followed. Employee must occasionally work in areas of poor lighting, ventilation, noise, and low clearances. Employee is occasionally exposed to dust, hazardous chemicals, electrical, and mechanical hazards.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying. 
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

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Minimum qualifications:

• Two (2) years of: 
  • general building maintenance; 
  • carpentry; 
  • electrical; 
  • mechanical; 
  • painting; 

OR 

• • plastering experience. 

A journeyman's license/card in any of the above trades will substitute for this experience. 

Note: Be sure a copy of your journeyman's license/card is attached to your application form. 

Special qualifications: 

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.  

What we’d like to see:

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.

• Strong knowledge of building systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing and mechanical equipment. Ability to diagnose problems and perform effective repairs.

• Assess issues quickly, think critically and choose practical solutions - especially under time pressure or in emergency situations.

• Experience working independently to complete tasks without close supervision, keeps accurate records and takes ownership of work quality.

• Experience communicating clearly with coworkers, supervisors, vendors and facility users.

• Understands and consistently follows safety procedures, uses PPE appropriately and identifies potential hazards before they become problems.

How to apply:

• Complete the following required steps:

• • Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.

• • Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.

• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

• If you are a veteran or Oregon National Guard servicemember, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Need help?

• For questions, call 503-586-6863 or email ODOTRecruitmentNH@odot.oregon.gov

Additional information:

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.

• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.

• We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.

• You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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