Facilities Technician I #58853 $20.14+ DOE

Volunteers of America Oregon • Portland, OR

1d • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Make a difference with VOA Oregon! For over 125 years, Volunteers of America Oregon has been dedicated to serving the most vulnerable members of our community. Through our programs in behavioral health, addiction treatment, reentry services, and support for children and families, we provide life-changing services that promote safety, healing, and empowerment.
Join a mission-driven organization that truly values its employees! This is a full-time position with excellent benefits, including:
Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision insurance, with an employee medical premium starting at just $12.50 per paycheck
Financial protection – life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance
Retirement security – 403(b) with an automatic 5.5% employer contribution after 18 months, regardless of employee participation
Work-life balance – a generous paid time off (PTO) plan, starting with accruals that earn 15 days in the first year, 23 days in the second, and 26 days in the third
Upfront sick leave – 80 hours of front-loaded sick time (prorated in the first year), which resets annually on January 1
Paid holidays – 10 paid holidays each year, plus three personal holidays (prorated in the first year) for employees to take time off to celebrate holidays, events, or milestones that matter most to them
Student loan forgiveness – As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, VOA Oregon is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which can help employees reduce or eliminate their federal student loan debt after 10 years of qualifying payments.
Additional perks – flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, and other voluntary benefits and discounts
Position close date: 1/11/2026
At VOA Oregon, you’ll be part of a compassionate and dedicated team, making a real difference in our community. Apply today!
Position Summary: The Facilities Technician I works under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor as part of a team performing a variety of building maintenance, remodeling and landscaping of Volunteers of America Oregon’s facilities.

Requirements

• Knowledge of commercial and/or residential building maintenance, carpentry, landscaping and/or appliance repair is required.
• Experience using basic hand and power tools typically used in carpentry, light construction, maintenance and in landscaping including hammers, drills, screwdrivers, tape measures, hand sanders, wrenches, lawn mowers, clippers and similar tools.
• Entry level knowledge of electrical maintenance such as how to change a light switch or electrical outlet.
• Knowledge of plumbing, including installation of P-trap pipes, faucet repair, and toilet flapper installation.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to develop rapport with clients and others.
• Skills using basic hand tools needed for carpentry, plumbing, landscaping
• Ability to read and use tape measure.
• Ability to work independently, and collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Problem solving abilities.
• Time management skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Reliable vehicle, active driver’s license, current insurance and the ability to pass our insurer’s driving standards and maintain a good driving record.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Must have the ability to remain alert and focused while driving.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within a nonprofit or social services environment is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and communicating maintenance needs and/or problems and performing general maintenance duties at individual program sites.
• Assist in communicating with sub-contractors, work crews or vendors.
• Assist in developing and implementing a preventative maintenance program for the individual sites.
• Assist team performing landscape maintenance such as lawn mowing, pruning, leaves or snow/ice removal.
• Assist in planning, development, and construction of special projects.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of projects, work records, and costs for supplies for individual program sites.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Maintains professional boundaries at all times with coworkers and program participants.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision insurance, with an employee medical premium starting at just $12.50 per paycheck
• Financial protection – life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement security – 403(b) with an automatic 5.5% employer contribution after 18 months, regardless of employee participation
• Work-life balance – a generous paid time off (PTO) plan, starting with accruals that earn 15 days in the first year, 23 days in the second, and 26 days in the third
• Upfront sick leave – 80 hours of front-loaded sick time (prorated in the first year), which resets annually on January 1
• Paid holidays – 10 paid holidays each year, plus three personal holidays (prorated in the first year) for employees to take time off to celebrate holidays, events, or milestones that matter most to them
• Student loan forgiveness – As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, VOA Oregon is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which can help employees reduce or eliminate their federal student loan debt after 10 years of qualifying payments.
• Additional perks – flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, and other voluntary benefits and discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees