Facilities Maintenance Technician 2

City of Gresham•Gresham, OR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Gresham has a rewarding opportunity for a new member of the Facilities Management team, which is part of the Gresham Administrative Services portfolio. This position works in a collaborative team environment to repair and maintain City buildings and grounds under the lead direction of the Facilities Manager. The Facilities Maintenance Technician 2 performs a variety of skilled maintenance and repair projects. We are looking for someone with journey-level carpentry, plumbing, mechanical and landscaping skills. The Facilities Maintenance Technician 2 will perform maintenance and repair on heating and air conditioning systems as well as electrical work. In this role, you will occasionally work alone with limited supervision, and frequently as part of a team. The Facilities Maintenance Technicians support the City's organizational value of public service through professional, dedicated and skilled maintenance of City buildings and properties. We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences and cultural perspectives. Our work is challenging, fast-paced and rewarding. As Oregon's fourth-largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve, and go 'one step beyond' to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways. Come build the future with us.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
One (1) to four (4) years of experience responding to and resolving facilities requests, inspecting buildings and facilities, working in construction or repair, maintaining HVAC systems, electrical repair and maintenance, or related experience
Valid driver's license
Good driving record
Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
Building Operator Certification, Level 1 (BOC 1) is required within 6 months of hire
CPR/AED and First Aid certification is required within 6 months of hire
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Aerial and Truck-Mount Boom Lift certification is required within 6 months of hire
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Forklift certification is required within 6 months of hire
Oregon Limited Building Maintenance Electrician (LBME) licensing process is required to be initiated within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Journeyman-level HVAC and/or electrical repair skills
Bilingual language proficiency (written and/or oral) in Spanish, Russian or Vietnamese preferred but not required
Collaborative and enjoys working as part of a close-knit team, but is also able to work individually when required
Understands practices, principles, procedures, regulations, and techniques as they relate to HVAC and electrical systems, painting techniques, building operations and maintenance, parking lot and landscaping maintenance, plumbing, and carpentry
Understands laws, rules, regulations and ordinances affecting City policies and operations
Knowledgeable about safety standards, practices, and procedures of equipment operation, heavy labor, and power tools and equipment
Able to manage contracts and oversee contractors engaged in installation, maintenance and repair activities
Can exercise discretion in confidential and sensitive matters
Understands and interprets schematics, drawings, and blueprints
Ability to operate a forklift, pallet truck, hand tools, and vehicles
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all internal and external customers
Ability to operate office equipment and technology tools including personal computers, laptop computers and printers, and presentation equipment
Can communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Can physically perform the essential job functions

Responsibilities

Assist in inspecting buildings and facilities to identify maintenance and repair needs
Perform HVAC and electrical repair tasks
Perform maintenance and repair work, including carpentry, landscaping, painting, and mechanical work using a variety of hand and power tools and equipment, such as saws, drills, paint sprayers, air compressors, pesticide sprayers, sewer augers, gauges, various carpentry and landscaping tools, and others
Operate light- and medium-duty trucks in picking up and delivering materials and supplies to various City locations.
Perform plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair
Perform carpentry duties in the installation of shelves, signs, bulletin boards, and others
Hire contractors, coordinate schedules, create contracts, and oversee contract work to ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws
Participate in the Facilities on-call rotation
Tape, mud, and paint damaged walls and doors
Install and move modular furniture
Perform parking lot maintenance and landscape maintenance on shrub beds and gardens
Document maintenance and repair activities and maintain records
Respond to and resolve inquiries and complaints regarding operations, construction, maintenance, and repair activities
Provide support and information to the public, staff, managers, and other departments
Perform other duties as assigned