Facilities Technician Assistant

OHSU • Portland, OR

72d

About The Position

The Facilities Technician Assistant, under the general direction of the Trades Maintenace Coordinator (TMC), 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. This laborer-level position may complete work under TMC guidance, 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 which may be preventative maintenance tasks and obtaining required documentation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of facilities maintenance or trades-related experience or successful completion of a Facilities Maintenance technical training program.
• Basic/Intermediate PC skills to operate systems (Microsoft Office, data entry, email).
• Drivers license valid in the state of Oregon.

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, florescent, 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 may include sweeping, mopping, removing trash and snow, site inspections, reporting on site issues or concerns, and replacing ceiling tiles. Also uses tools and equipment of various trades, drives truck to run errands and deliver supplies, and maintains department 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. These evaluations may also be administered to satisfy the requirements of OSHA, DNV, and other agencies upon which OHSU depends for accreditation.
• Requires continuous learning and developing of technical skills and knowledge to keep pace with changes in technology.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork including daily labor reports, job plans, work orders any other assigned documentation, both paper-based and via the computer work order system and submit all paperwork on time. Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of immediate work area and maintain security of personal hand tools, common shop tools, supplies, and vehicles. Perform emergency duties or other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President of Facilities or designee.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees