Facility Maintenance Specialist

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Driver and Motor Vehicles Division (DMV) Field Services Group / Operations Project Team in Salem is seeking a temporary Facility Maintenance Specialist. This role involves traveling throughout Oregon to provide repairs and upkeep on DMV offices. The specialist will be responsible for processing work orders, prioritizing safety and security needs, and ensuring offices remain functional to serve customers. This is a temporary position and does not include the typical benefits of permanent employees, though temporary employees may be eligible for health benefits through PEBB as outlined by the Affordable Care Act. ODOT is committed to providing a safe and reliable transportation system and encourages applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of: general building maintenance; carpentry; electrical; mechanical; painting; OR plastering experience.
• A valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing excellent customer service.
• Demonstrated focus on safety while assessing and completing maintenance and repairs.
• Strong communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and take proactive approaches to maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct facility maintenance and repairs at all DMV field offices, including furniture installation, basic plumbing repairs, painting, repairing gutters, replacing windows, fixing ceiling tiles, replacing HVAC filters and more.
• Travel throughout Oregon to conduct repairs at field offices.
• Pick up and deliver equipment and material between offices and DMV headquarters, take trash to dump for disposal.
• Prioritize work to maintain safety and security of offices.
• Plan work accordingly to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime or interruption to business.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate needs.
• Purchase supplies needed to complete work.
• Document all expenditures and work performed.
• Maintain maintenance inventory at DMV storage locations.
• Conduct ADA assessments at field offices and make adjustments as necessary to ensure compliance.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays a year
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid leave
• Employee health benefits offered through the Public Employees Benefit Board (PEBB) as outlined in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (for temporary employees)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed