Facilities Technician

• Plumbing Activities • Assist in the installation of new plumbing including pipes, drains tubs, faucets, and other plumbing fixtures and equipment; make simple repairs on old plumbing such as renewing washers and valves and repairing sinks; clean and open drains and toilets, and other water lines. • Basic plumbing knowledge a must. • Corrective and Preventative Maintenance of building equipment • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair building systems including pumps, fans, compressors, and vacuum systems. • Lubricate equipment, change belts and filters as needed. • Must be able to trace a building system line. • Facility Maintenance and Repairs • Perform facility maintenance relating to building electrical, plumbing, doors, windows, roofs, fire equipment, ceiling tiles, flooring and carpet. • Includes lamp replacement and the use of heavy-duty augers and sewer cleaning equipment to unplug blocked drains, sinks, and toilets. Perform small office modification jobs for customers, including mounting whiteboards, hanging art, installing keyboard trays, etc. • Basic knowledge of carpentry and tools necessary; also, rudimentary understanding of construction principles and basic mechanical knowledge. • Professional Development and Training • Requires continuous learning and development of technical skills and knowledge to keep pace with changes in technology. • Provide technical leadership to other Facility Management staff; instruct less experienced employees as they assist with maintenance to help them develop their skills and provide a progressive work environment; includes providing limited direction to employees in the Facilities Technician 1 classification. • Administrative Duties • Attend all required meetings and training classes and sucessfully complete any proficiency evaluation (verbal or written ) which may be required to demonstrate adequate comprehension. • These evaluations may also be administered to satisfy the requirements of OSHA, JCAHO, and other agencies upon which OHSU depends for accreditation. • Functional Duties • Accurately complete all paperwork as required (daily labor reports, job plans, work orders, etc.) and turn in all paperwork in time. • Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of immediate work area and maintain security of personal hand tools, common shop tools, supplies, and vehicles. • Perform emergency duties or other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President of Facilities and Real Estate or designee. • Customer Service • Assumes role as primary customer service representative for all Facilities & Logistics operations and services on assigned Work Orders, responding to both internal and external customers in a timely, effective, and professional manner, developing positive working relationships. • Other duties as assigned. • High school diploma or equivalent. • 3 years of experience in Facilities Maintenance or trades-related experience. • Basic/Intermediate PC skills to operate systems (Microsoft Office, data entry, email). • Knowledge of minor repairs on basic building systems. • Driver’s license valid in the state of Oregon. • 5 years of experience in Health Facilities Maintenance or trades-related experience OR completion of an approved Mechanical Maintenance Apprenticeship Program. • Demonstrated knowledge, skill and experience in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of HVAC and HVAC control systems, pneumatic and DDC mechanical systems, electrical and plumbing systems and components. • CFC Certification, (Universal) Brazing Certification, Limited Maintenance or low voltage electrical license. • High school diploma or equivalent. • 3 years of experience in Facilities Maintenance or trades-related experience. • Basic/Intermediate PC skills to operate systems (Microsoft Office, data entry, email). • Knowledge of minor repairs on basic building systems. • Driver’s license valid in the state of Oregon. • 5 years of experience in Health Facilities Maintenance or trades-related experience OR completion of an approved Mechanical Maintenance Apprenticeship Program. • Demonstrated knowledge, skill and experience in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of HVAC and HVAC control systems, pneumatic and DDC mechanical systems, electrical and plumbing systems and components. • CFC Certification, (Universal) Brazing Certification, Limited Maintenance or low voltage electrical license.