Maintenance Technician

Central City Concern•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for preventive maintenance and repairs at the community property they support. The position receives and responds to maintenance requests from residents and the Community Maintenance Manager, performs pest control and inspections, and carries out preventive maintenance and repairs for commercial, residential, and housing projects. The technician identifies maintenance needed to ensure property safety and appearance and oversees the completion of repairs. The role calls for reliability, personal responsibility, pride in work, adherence to policies and processes, and a commitment to quality and positive community service. The role is based at The Butte, 610 NW Davis St, Portland, and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with Saturdays and Sundays off. Compensation is $27.41–$36.37 per hour, with final compensation based on relevant experience, education, credentials or licensure, and internal equity. External candidates are offered up to $31.81 per hour under the union contract. This is an AFSCME union-represented position. Central City Concern has served the Portland community since 1979, providing affordable and supportive housing, person-centered health care, addiction recovery, and employment assistance to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Requirements

Two years of building maintenance or rehabilitation experience.
Obtain Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Lead-based Paint Activities certifications within 30 days of the start date and submit proof to HR within 30 days of the start date.
Strong troubleshooting skills across building maintenance, including locksmith work, HVAC, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, roofing, and flooring.
Current driver's license; pass a DMV background check and be designated an acceptable driver under Central City Concern's Fleet Safety Policy.
Pass initial driver training within 60 days of approval as a driver and complete continued recertification training.
Ability to work in environmental conditions including weather, dust, dirt, fumes, and smoke.
Adhere to Central City Concern's drug-free workplace policy; pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, pull, reach, lift objects up to 50 pounds, and climb stairs several times a day, with reasonable or no accommodation.
Adhere to the agency's nondiscrimination policies and interact respectfully with coworkers and clients from diverse backgrounds and with diverse views, lifestyles, and sexual orientations.
Basic knowledge of pest control practices, specifically bed bugs.
Knowledge of inventory control procedures and practices.
Knowledge of building maintenance principles, methods, materials, fixtures, tools, and equipment, as well as occupational hazards and safety precautions of the various trades.
Knowledge of methods, practices, and tools involved in plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, and painting.
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and national electrical and plumbing codes.
Knowledge of general warehousing procedures and practices, basic mathematics, basic record keeping, and general office procedures.
Knowledge of equipment and vehicle parts, hardware items, and tools.
Ability to maintain accurate records, including counting, alphabetizing, and coding.
Ability to organize, stock, and issue supplies, materials, parts, tools, and equipment; perform simple arithmetic; and understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with people contacted during work.
Ability to work in an environment where people may be hostile or abusive.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, and work courteously with the general public by telephone or in person.
Ability to lift and move heavy objects or cartons and safely operate moving equipment, including hand trucks and dollies.
Ability to manage time to meet deadlines, read and understand parts books and manuals, and understand blueprints.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on community property.
Receive and respond to maintenance requests from residents and the Community Maintenance Manager.
Perform pest control, including scheduling, inspections, treatments, follow-up cleaning, and required documentation.
Identify maintenance needs to support property safety and appearance and oversee completion of repairs.
Maintain and repair water, heating, valves, drains, basins, tubs, faucets, lavatories, sinks, and fire sprinkler systems.
Service and repair electrical equipment and apparatus; install and repair general lighting fixtures and connections.
Repair unit appliances and test and clean smoke detectors.
Conduct repairs and small remodeling projects involving basic carpentry, framing, finishing, tile and carpet laying, wall preparation, and painting.
Occasionally perform basic demolition and clean-out work in preparation for major rehabilitation.
Process work orders; contact vendors and gather information about materials; fill requests for supplies and materials; and order supplies.
Maintain tool inventory and check tools in and out as required.
Load and unload trucks and operate appropriate equipment, including saws, drills, carts, and hand trucks.
Maintain the warehouse in a safe, clean, and orderly manner and prepare materials for recycling.
Supervise dispatch, delivery, and pick-up of equipment for building maintenance.
Maintain accurate records and organize, stock, and issue supplies, materials, parts, tools, and equipment.
Adhere to applicable state and federal privacy and security regulations and CCC confidentiality, privacy, and security policies and agreements.
Perform other duties within the scope of the role as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Student loan repayment options
Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions
Paid time off beginning at four weeks of accrual per year, with accrual increasing with tenure
Up to 11 recognized holidays and two personal holidays, dependent on work shift schedule
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer-paid short-term disability insurance
Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
Sabbatical program offering extended time off at years 7, 14, and 21