Maintenance Specialist

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency•Salem, OR

About The Position

The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for performing semi-skilled facility repair and maintenance at multiple agency sites to ensure that the facilities are properly maintained and meet all agency and government standards. Duties may fall into a variety of trade areas, including general maintenance, carpentry, painting, plumbing, mechanical, masonry, energy, custodial, and landscaping. Work is supervised by the Safety & Facilities Manager for adherence to instructions and established standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of maintenance experience required. Education or training in the facilities maintenance trades may substitute for work experience.
Must have basic proficiencies in areas including but not limited to; plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, HVAC; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Driver qualifications are required for this position.
Valid driver license, insured vehicle available for use on the job, and a satisfactory drive record for the previous three years are required.
Candidate must pass a comprehensive MWVCAA background screening prior to employment.
Successful registration with the Office of Child Care Central Background Registry.
CPR/First Aid Certification or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug screenings.
Demonstrates understanding of repairs and maintenance methods, techniques, materials, tools, equipment, and trades work; proper safety techniques; proper lifting techniques; OSHA rules and regulations.
Proficient in the use of computers and related information technologies.
Must have basic proficiencies in areas including but not limited to; plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, HVAC; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, distance vision, close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Required to frequently reach with hands and arms; regularly required to climb or balance; occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, pushing, pulling, lifting, and repetitive motions .
Regularly lift and/or move 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Manual dexterity for handling equipment.
Frequent driving between Agency sites as needed.
Ability to make quick and safe decisions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Follows standard operating procedures for installs, inspects, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance for building systems, plumbing, minor electrical, HVAC, safety systems, waste management systems, and mechanical systems including controls, pumps and motors.
Assists in emergencies and closures, including adverse weather conditions, to be certain that all facilities are protected and remain operational.
Assists with tasks required in preparing to open sites after closure including snow and ice removal, systems and equipment checks, and start-up operations as assigned.
Assists in the installation, moving, and disposal of furniture and equipment.
Maintains the landscaping of agency sites by mowing, edging, and fertilizing lawns; weeding; trimming small trees, hedges, and shrubs removing unwanted, dead, or damaged trees.
Periodically inspects buildings, facilities and equipment to ascertain required repairs and make recommendations accordingly.
Safely operates an agency vehicle to transport materials, tools and equipment to work sites.
Undertakes activities of pest control such as setting traps and spraying pesticide.
Maintains appropriate records and reports.
Follows agency's purchasing policies and procedures.
Performs electronic recordkeeping related to preventative maintenance.