Facilities Maintanence Technician

At Terwilliger Plaza, located in beautiful downtown Portland, we believe that encouraging a deeper sense of dedication and belonging is key to how we attract and retain our best people. By embracing our diverse experiences and views, we are better positioned to deliver results, create innovations that matter, and thrive in today’s changing world. Join us as we Live Forward and cultivate a phenomenal place where our team works and thrives. We invite you to join an organization that cares and provides meaningful work that makes a difference!

Why Work Here?

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401k Matching
• 50% Off Employee Discount in Dining and Deli
• 24/7 Access to onsite gym and pool
• Onsite Salon
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Company Paid Annual TriMet Pass
• Competitive Pay
• TapCheck - Same Day Pay

The Maintenance Technician I, under the direction of the Facilities Manager and Facilities Lead, provides routine and/or preventive maintenance, repair of buildings areas, facilities, and equipment and a variety of work in the general maintenance field.

*Apartment / Building maintenance skills desired

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs minor repairs of all building areas and equipment
• Performs a variety of work in the maintenance and repair of building in facility and resident apartments including but not limited to minor plumbing, performs minor troubleshooting, repairs and adjustment of locks on doors, cabinets, desks, closets; repairs door hinges; changes filters on heating, ventilating and air condition units, kitchen and emergency equipment; hooks up appliances, makes keys, responds to un-lock requests and wellness checks, delivers packages, hangs pictures, etc.
• Reports mechanical malfunctions to appropriate party for action.
• Replace light bulbs in all common areas for both the exterior and interior of the building, in resident apartments and in all maintenance areas.
• Repairs doors, door locks and closets.
• Performs other maintenance duties as requested by their supervisor.
• Checks all fire extinguishers on a regular monthly basis.
• Ability to Multitask as well as change priorities if needed; keeps worksite organized and clean.
• Communicates effectively with other Terwilliger Plaza Department Team members and residents
• Responds to emergency maintenance requested as required.
• Performs outside janitorial duties such as snow removal as required.
• Be familiar with facility policies, universal precautions and infection control practices.

Qualifications

Education:
High school education or general education degree (GED)

Years of Experience:
1 year (Preferred)

Knowledge / Mental / Skill Requirements:

• General knowledge of basic hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of methods used in maintenance including basic knowledge of the following trades: plumbing, painting, appliance repair, standard practices and tools used in the maintenance and repair of building facilities; safety practices and procedures related to the building trades.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to residents or other staff of the organization.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Able to use equipment required for tasks; understands chemical interactions.
• Skills in organization, appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to make quick, clear judgments based on facts and communicates issues with sensitivity to different communication styles and personalities.
• Ability to handle high level of activity and multiple priorities in calm manner with common sense and independent action.
• Ability to maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work assignments.
• Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $22.00-24.00 per hour DOE

Schedule:
8 hour shift
Tuesday - Saturday

Ability to commute/relocate:
Portland, OR 97201: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:
Programmable logic controllers: 1 year (Preferred)
Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:
25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Terwilliger Plaza evaluates qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status and other protected characteristics.
The job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but provides a general overview of positions job function in the company.

Salary : $22 - $24