Operations Maintenance Specialist

Washington County•Hillsboro, OR

5d•$35 - $42

About The Position

The Operations Maintenance Specialist coordinates, assigns, and monitors the work activities of volunteers, court-assigned offenders, and residents of the Community Corrections Center performing community service work and projects. This is a single classification, and the incumbent is expected to complete assigned duties independently using judgment and decision-making skills. Work may be physically demanding and take place outdoors in varied weather and environmental conditions. Supervisory or management staff provide direction and general instructions regarding projects and activities. The standard schedule is five days per week, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., including at least one Saturday or Sunday. The county prefers a schedule that includes both Saturday and Sunday.

Requirements

Equivalent of a high school diploma and four years of experience in crew work in building maintenance, landscaping maintenance, construction, work with juveniles or adults in a residential or correctional setting, a school setting, mentoring or coaching, community health, or social services; and two years of experience acting as a leader or supervisor.
Alternatively, an associate degree in social services or a related field and two years of experience in the listed fields; and two years of experience acting as a lead or supervisor.
Possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and an acceptable driving record.
Successfully pass a background investigation and have no conviction of a crime other than a minor traffic violation.
Pass a post-offer psychological assessment.
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, ethnicity, cultures, and their application to a residential setting.
Knowledge of supervision and motivation methods and techniques.
Ability to communicate information effectively.
Ability to deal effectively with people who exhibit aggressive or violent behavior.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, assign, and monitor community service work performed by volunteers, court-assigned offenders, and residents of the Community Corrections Center.
Provide guidance, oversight, leadership, training, and coaching to community service crews under lead direction.
Use independent judgment and problem-solving skills to develop and implement solutions to problems or issues.
Make immediate decisions when dealing with crises.
Safely operate and perform routine and preventive maintenance on power tools or motorized equipment used in road and landscape maintenance.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, including members of the public, coworkers, and vendors.