Facilities Technician 1 (Facilities Technician Assistant)

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs regulatory compliance inspections within OHSU Research and Academic University Buildings during the hours of 2:00 pm - 10:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The Facilities Technician Assistant is responsible for conducting routine inspections of laboratory safety eyewash stations, emergency showers, and emergency egress lighting systems to ensure proper operation and compliance with applicable safety standards and institutional requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of facilities maintenance or trades related experience or successful completion of a Facilities Maintenance technical training program.
• Basic computer skills.
• Driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

• Additional trades-related training.
• More than one year of facilities maintenance or trades related experience.
• Experience in Oracle eAM module.

Responsibilities

• Perform required monthly inspections and operational testing of laboratory emergency eyewash stations and safety showers to ensure proper function and compliance with safety standards.
• Document results and report deficiencies.
• Conduct routine inspections and functional testing of emergency lighting systems to verify proper operation and compliance.
• Record inspection results and report deficiencies.
• Replace incandescent, fluorescent and HID lamps.
• Clean light fixtures and luminaries.
• Utilize “A” frame ladders, extension ladders or lifts as needed to accomplish tasks safely.
• Assist Facilities Technicians during emergent maintenance situations by providing general support as directed to support timely response and resolution.
• Abide by all State, local and OHSU vehicle parking regulations while operating any OHSU or leased vehicle.
• This position is also a member of the inclement weather response team and is responsible for assisting with snow and ice removal during weather events. Employees may be required to report to work outside of their normal shift hours and perform duties as part of an outdoor snow and ice removal crew to help maintain safe campus conditions.
• Perform other maintenance-related tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents.
• $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
• Vacation - up to 200 hours per year dependent on length of service.
• Sick Leave - up to 96 hours per year.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Childcare service discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts to local and national businesses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED