Facilities Maintenance Technician-CL - Open Until Filled

The Position

Job Appointment: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Thursday - Monday, 8am - 4:30pm
Reporting Location: Mt. Tabor Yard, 6437 SE Division, Portland, OR 97206
Benefit: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.
Union Representation: LiUNA Laborers' Local 483, Portland City Laborers.To view this labor agreement, please click here .

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.

Position Summary:
Join our team at the City of Portland, Parks & Recreation! We are searching for a Facilities Maintenance Technician.
This position involves doing regular maintenance and repairs on heating, cooling, and ventilation systems, as well as lighting, electrical outlets, and other building equipment. You need to have experience with these systems to spot problems that could cause them to break down or not work efficiently, and you’ll make repairs to get things running smoothly again. At times you will be required to respond immediately to unexpected equipment shutdowns and restore operations as quickly as possible. The work also includes various building maintenance tasks that require different mechanical skills. You'll use smartphones and tablets to control HVAC equipment and keep track of maintenance schedules. You might also train and guide an apprentice.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical skills and experience working independently to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair different types of equipment.

What you'll get to do:

• Inspect, diagnose, service, and troubleshoot various systems and equipment.
• Check equipment for glitches and inconsistencies.
• Repair defective components to avoid delays in operation.
• Install and assembling new machines.
• Respond to work orders.
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, or install mechanical, alarm, and electrical systems.
• Ensure operational efficiency, safety, and comfort in diverse environments.

Current openings are with Portland Parks and Recreation. The list may be used in the future by the Bureau of Environmental Services.

About the Bureau:
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugee, and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity and equity are vital to PP&R’s ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, abilities, and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Have a question?
Contact Information:
TroyLynn Craft
Senior Recruiter
troylynn.craft@portlandoregon.gov

To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

Knowledge of building/facility automated control systems and components.


Experience performing building maintenance and repairs including scheduling and performing preventative maintenance inspections, repair of interior and exterior hardware, plumbing, and roof.


Experienceperforming installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems, such as the operation of chillers, boilers, fan systems, and pumps.


Experience performing repair and replacement of facilities electrical components.


Experience managing facility maintenance hazards and safety precautions, including applicable OSHA standards while working autonomously.


Applicants must also possess:

• A current Limited Maintenance Electrical (LME) license or higher Oregon electrical license.
• A valid state driver's license and an acceptable driving record

Although not required, you may have one or more of the following:

• Refrigerant 608 certificate
• Class three boilers license
• Backflow Assembly Testers and Cross Connection Specialist Certification
• Confined space entry certification
• Brazing certification
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, refrigerant/evacuation/recharge tools, carpentry, and basic machine tools.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between August 26 - Until filled or November 25, 2024

Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

• If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.

Application Tips:

• Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
• How We Determine Pay : The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon Equal Pay Act . Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience.
• Do not attach any additional documents.
• Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage use AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of October 7, 2024, and every 3 weeks thereafter.

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
• Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of October 7, 2024, and every 3 weeks thereafter.

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): As Needed

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.
• Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

Step 5: Offer of Employment:

Step 6: Start Date:

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

Additional Information

Click here for additional information regarding the following:

• City of Portland Core Values
• Recruitment Process - Work Status
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Veteran Preference
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to

• Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
• Carrot Fertility
• Wellness Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement
• Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), includingcontributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
• Family Medical Leave
• City Paid Parental Leave

AND SO MANY MORE!

Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers .

Closing Date/Time: 11/25/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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