Facilities Technician Assistant

Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Technician Assistant, under the general direction of the Facilities Manager, assists employees in the Technician and Senior Technician classifications in performing routine corrective and preventative maintenance work on the facilities operating equipment and systems and performs related duties as required, within the Vista Pavillion. This laborer-level position may complete work under direct supervision, with some moderate problem solving required. Duties may include, but are not limited to, work on plumbing and electrical systems, doors, windows, roofs, fire equipment, HVAC components, as well as general labor duties.

Requirements

High School or GED equivalent.
One year of facilities maintenance or trades related experience or successful completion of a Facilities Maintenance technical training program.
Valid driver’s license required.
Basic PC skills to operate systems (Microsoft Office, data entry, email).

Nice To Haves

3 years of experience in Health Facilities Maintenance or trades-related experience; OR Completion of an approved Mechanical Maintenance Apprenticeship Program.
Knowledge of minor repairs on basic building systems.
Some knowledge, skill and experience in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and components.
CFC Certification, (Universal) Brazing Certification, Limited Maintenance or Low-Voltage electrical license.

Responsibilities

Assists in the installation of new plumbing including pipes, drains tubs, faucets, and other plumbing fixtures and equipment.
Cleans and opens drains, toilets and other water lines.
Replaces incandescent, fluorescent, and HID lamps.
Cleans light fixtures and luminaries.
Uses lifts, ladders and extension ladders as required.
Assists various other journey- and apprentice- level trades people.
Duties include sweeping, mopping, removing trash and snow, digging ditches, and replacing ceiling tiles.
Also uses tools and equipment of various trades, drives truck to run errands and deliver supplies, and maintains department vehicles.
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.
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.
Assisting 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.
Perform emergency duties or other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President of Facilities and Real Estate or designee.