Facilities - Technician I

Crook, County of • Prineville, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Facilities Director, the Facilities Technician 1 maintains all County owned or leased facilities and property including, but not limited to complex mechanical systems, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, building, landscaping, and remodeling. Critical thinking and problem solving are essential to this position; must have the ability to make decisions independently and in accordance with established codes, policies, and procedures. This position will provide responsive, high-quality service to County Departments.

Requirements

• Two years of related work experience in building maintenance or related area.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must have and maintain a valid Oregon Driver’s license (ODL) or obtain ODL within 30 days.
• Able to complete a thorough employment and/or criminal history check.
• Troubleshoot systems, diagnose problems, and make needed repairs, or if required, be able to communicate the problems to Facilities Director and recommend alternative solutions.
• Perform repairs on plumbing, electrical, heating, and cooling systems, rough and finish carpentry, painting, landscaping, and snow removal activities.
• Accomplish assigned work independent of supervision in a timely and efficient manner.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language with or without the use of an interpreter.
• Prioritize work orders to complete them in the order that is most important to the County in terms of safety, then comfort.
• Make quick decisions to resolve immediate problems based on knowledge of County buildings.
• Work cooperatively with and contribute to a diverse workplace through ideas or experience.
• Work with County staff, vendors/salespeople, maintenance staff, contractors, and inspectors.
• Work in an indoor and outdoor field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, fumes, noxious odors, gases, mechanical and electrical hazards, and all types of weather and temperature conditions in a safe and timely manner.
• Ability to work any time, as required; before and after business hours and On-Call on weekend rotations.
• Read and understand blueprints and schematics.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Computer Literacy: Training in, or experience with, email, Internet, word processing, and spreadsheets (preferably experience with MS Office Suite products).
• Sufficient physical ability and mobility to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties; to climb unusual heights on ladders; to carry, push, and or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Nice To Haves

• Emphasis with HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical trades preferred.
• Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, and execute repairs and services relating to assigned facilities.
• Assist co-workers with all phases of building maintenance including HVAC, carpentry, welding, painting, plumbing, electrical systems, and clean up.
• Responds to emergencies both during and after hours to ensure safe and operational condition of equipment and buildings, for a safe quality working environment.
• Attend meetings and training sessions.
• Ability to recognize immediate and potential safety hazards and pursue appropriate actions to resolve and report.
• Coordinate, manage and support contractors working on the buildings and supporting equipment.
• Daily inspections of facilities, utilities, and property.
• Position could be required to work a varied on-call schedule that may include evenings, nights, and weekends.

What This Job Offers

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