Trades / Maintenance Worker 1
About The Position
The Trades Maintenance Worker 1 (TMW1) supports the maintenance and operation of facilities at the University of Oregon’s Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) campus. This position assists with a variety of routine maintenance and repair tasks across multiple trades, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, and basic mechanical systems, under the guidance of higher-level staff. The TMW1 provides general support for facilities and grounds upkeep, including assisting with minor repairs, preparing surfaces for painting, moving materials and equipment, pressure washing, landscaping, and debris removal. This position may also assist with furniture and fixture repairs, basic shop support, and classroom or lab setup. Work is performed both independently on assigned tasks and as part of a team, with direction provided by the Facilities Manager or higher-level maintenance staff. The TMW1 follows established procedures and guidelines while developing skills across multiple trades. Daily interactions with faculty, staff, and students occur while responding to maintenance needs and supporting campus operations. Due to the nature of the OIMB campus, work occurs in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to inclement coastal weather and physically demanding conditions. This position may occasionally assist with campus safety checks and support essential operations during emergencies or inclement weather.
Requirements
- One (1) year of general building maintenance experience in one or more of the following trade areas: carpentry, electrical, mechanical, painting, plumbing, and/or welding.
- Maintain effective working relationships that support successful problem-solving and foster a respectful workplace, modeling a positive and collaborative attitude.
- Demonstrate initiative by proactively identifying needs and taking appropriate action.
- Careful attention to detail.
- Promote and maintain a safe, safety-conscious work environment.
- Maintain high standards of ethics, integrity, and professional interaction.
- Provide exceptional customer service through responsive and solution-oriented support.
- Contribute to advancing and supporting the mission of the department and University.
- May drive a university vehicle and typically requires a valid driver’s license and ability to obtain UO Driver’s Certification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with basic preventive maintenance in commercial buildings.
- Experience working in educational facilities.
Responsibilities
- Assists with a variety of routine maintenance and repair tasks across multiple trades, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, and basic mechanical systems.
- Provides general support for facilities and grounds upkeep.
- Assists with minor repairs.
- Prepares surfaces for painting.
- Moves materials and equipment.
- Performs pressure washing.
- Assists with landscaping.
- Removes debris.
- Assists with furniture and fixture repairs.
- Provides basic shop support.
- Assists with classroom or lab setup.
- Performs work both independently on assigned tasks and as part of a team.
- Follows established procedures and guidelines.
- Develops skills across multiple trades.
- Interacts with faculty, staff, and students while responding to maintenance needs and supporting campus operations.
- Works in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments.
- Assists with campus safety checks.
- Supports essential operations during emergencies or inclement weather.
Benefits
- health insurance
- retirement plans
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
