Maintenance Technician

Vanda Health•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Harvest Homes is an assisted living and memory care community in North Portland that has served older adults since 1965. The Maintenance Technician maintains buildings, vehicles, equipment, yards, gardens, and common areas, and keeps assigned buildings in working order. The role also helps maintain the community’s appearance and takes ownership of property upkeep, including cleaning, touch-up repairs, painting, and ensuring banisters, steps, stairs, and walkways are secure. This position is based at 6921 N Roberts Ave., Portland, Oregon 97203, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Compensation is $19.25–$19.75 per hour. The technician communicates with residents, families, staff, vendors, contractors, and management; performs and coordinates maintenance and repairs; tracks work orders; purchases and installs maintenance items; and leads maintenance staff by example. The employee must be available on call and work additional hours as needed, and may travel between job sites in a company or personal vehicle.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to work the agreed-upon shift and be available on call and for additional hours as needed.
Ability to travel between job sites using a company or personal vehicle as needed.
Self-starter who can work independently with little direction and complete tasks.
Clear and professional written and verbal communication with staff, residents, family members, vendors, contractors, and management.
Ability to operate specialized tools safely.
Organization, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
Good judgment, common sense, and ability to make decisions.
Knowledge of residential fire protection systems.
Ability to perform minor plumbing tasks and electrical repairs, and diagnose low-voltage issues.
Budget management skills.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds repeatedly during a shift.
Ability to bend, push, pull, squat, twist, crawl, stoop, and climb ladders continually throughout the workday.
Ability to remain on your feet for the entire agreed-upon shift.
Excellent written and oral communication in English.
Ability to communicate positively and accept direction and constructive feedback.
Valid Oregon Driver’s License and good driving record.
Must be a U.S. citizen and reside in Oregon.
Reliable transportation or commuting arrangements.

Nice To Haves

Multi-family housing experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain buildings, vehicles, equipment, yards, gardens, and indoor and outdoor common areas.
Keep assigned buildings in working order and help maintain the community’s image and property.
Pick up garbage and pet waste as needed; clean ponds and fountains; perform touch-up repairs and painting; and ensure banisters, steps, stairs, and walkways are secure.
Communicate effectively and professionally with residents, family members, staff, vendors, contractors, and management.
Purchase, maintain, repair, and install appliances and other maintenance items.
Repair plumbing and electrical problems in each house and perform apartment maintenance and repairs.
Perform scheduled maintenance and inspections.
Maintain a safe work area and follow safety guidelines.
Maintain tools and equipment and secure equipment at the end of the shift.
Lead maintenance staff by example.
Track work orders and coordinate maintenance and repair work.
Manage purchases within budget and submit receipts to accounting by the next business day.