Find & Apply For Building and General Maintenance Technician Jobs in The Dalles, Oregon

Please go to www.wascocountyor.gov under Human Resources and Open Positions for a complete application packet or you may pick up an application packet in the lobby of the Wasco County offices - 401 E 3rd Street, The Dalles OR. Please return the completed forms either by email, mail or in person to:

Email:

application@wascocountyor.gov

Address:

Wasco County, Human Resources, 401 E. 3rd Street, Suite 213, The Dalles, Or 97058

• Please note, incomplete application packets will not be considered for employment

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Position Title:

Facilities Maintenance Coordinator Union:

Non-Union Reports to:

Facilities Operations Manager FLSA Classification:

Non-Exempt Department:

Administrative Services General Position Summary:

Cares for landscape and exterior grounds; performs a wide variety general and specific maintenance tasks; assists other technicians in the remedial and preventive upkeep of building equipment and systems; helps relocate office equipment and furniture to meet Essential Functions (in a typical work week): Documents own daily work activities and tasks. Performs building and grounds maintenance and repair on a large number of County-owned facilities and installed equipment systems. Directs or performs the maintenance and repairs for parking lots and sidewalks. Plans, schedules, and leads in-service maintenance, repair, and minor construction work for structural components of County buildings; and coordinates with contractors for work performed by contract. Performs highly skilled work involving the general maintenance, repair renovation, and minor construction of County buildings, including necessary, carpentry, plumbing, roofing, and painting work as allowed. Performs a variety of plumbing maintenance or repair tasks including elimination of blockages; repair or replacement of faucets, valve stems, shower heads, or commodes; repair of various flush mechanisms installation of in-line filters; and replacement or repair of damaged PVC or copper pipe as allowed. Repairs leaks in shingle or membrane roofs through replacement of roof sections or application of appropriate caulk. Re-configures or rearranges modular furniture components. Assists the Electrician or HVAC Staff as needed in the installation or replacement of equipment. Arranges for the purchase of necessary supplies, materials, tools, and equipment. Coordinates with contractors and staff concerning outside contract installations, repairs or maintenance. Coordinates with all departments and co-workers any repairs or maintenance that cannot be done during regular working days and schedules it as necessary to be completed. Acquires necessary permits for work to be done to ensure work is completed in accordance with codes. Assists the Facilities Operations Manager in the development and administration of the Division budget and expenditure control. Insures that work is performed safely in accordance with departmental safety procedures and the County Safety Program. Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work condition or practice to supervisor. Maintains and repairs landscaped areas, including turf, trees, shrubs and irrigation; cuts lawn, maintains flower beds, trims trees and shrubs; waters lawns and plants. Cut grass areas using various sized power mowers, trimming and edging using a gas powered edger/trimmer Assists with irrigation system installation and maintenance. Operation of sport field equipment including tractors, mowers, aerators, etc.. Lining of sport fields including baseball and soccer. Grass turf replacement and sanding of field depressions Makes miscellaneous minor repairs and adjustments to plumbing, steam and water lines, electrical wiring and equipment, plastering, furniture, woodwork, tile floors and miscellaneous mechanical equipment as allowed by current building codes. Drives a county vehicle. Operates a variety of tools and equipment in the repair of buildings, fixtures, etc. Does minimal maintenance on grounds maintenance equipment. Observes all safety practices and policies of the County necessary to systems operation and maintenance. Supervision is not normally a responsibility of this class, but an incumbent may periodically supervise detained personnel in the performance of building and grounds maintenance tasks. Exercises proper care and maintenance of any County vehicle used in the completion of the responsibilities of this position. Demonstrates resilience, composure and high-quality performance in an environment with competing priorities." Performs additional responsibilities as required to support departmental goals. Exercises sound professional discretion and judgment within the scope of the position. Actively engages in professional development by responding constructively to performance feedback and coaching. Demonstrates consistent reliability and punctuality in accordance with organizational attendance standards. Upholds a high standard of dependability to ensure continuous workflow and team support. Fosters a collaborative and inclusive team environment through professional and effective interpersonal communication with coworkers, citizens and community partners. Secondary Functions (in a typical work week): Assists the Electrician or HVAC Staff as needed in the installation or replacement of equipment. Plans, designs, estimates, and performs minor construction and renovation projects for county buildings including but not limited to wall framing and insulating; installation and finishing of gypsum wallboard; installation of doors and windows, with all necessary locks and hardware; installation of suspended ceilings; installation of various trim, molding, and cove base; painting; and installation of carpet, ceramic, or vinyl floor tile, or ceramic wall tile. Performs other building repairs including metal fabrication, cabinetry, counter top repair, shelf fabrication, furniture assembly, picture hanging, gluing, and caulking. Assists with Janitorial tasks when required Assists in the task of snow removal from County owned properties operating powered walk-behind and on road equipment in parking lots, and driveways. Responds to emergency, after hours, calls for security issues or building repairs when required.

Responsibility/Accountability:

This section of the job description describes the amount and breadth of responsibility and accountability that rests with the position, including the expected results of the position, the impact on County operations and activities, and the responsibility for budget. Some influence on departmental operations, programs, and expense or budgetary outcomes. Dollar amounts influenced would be considered moderate when compared to the overall County budget. Responsibility for the prudent use of County assets may extend beyond own work responsibilities to the work unit or department financial management. Contact with the public is a regular aspect of the position and actions could impact community or user satisfaction levels.

Supervision of Employees:

This section of the job description describes the supervisory responsibility assigned including the range and types of supervisory functions performed, from directing work activities and delegating assignments to coaching, counseling, making disciplinary decisions, hiring, firing, salary actions, performance appraisal, training, etc. as well as the types of employees supervised. Positions at this level are responsible for daily work or special project direction that is provided to personnel in similar job functions at comparable or subordinate levels. This work is usually limited in time and to only a few individuals. Position may participate in the hiring process. However, positions are not responsible for hiring, firing, disciplinary actions, etc.

Interpersonal Skills/Contacts:

This section of the job description describes the characteristics of personal interaction with others including the frequency of contacts with others, the breadth of interactions (within the County, outside the County, with vendors/contractors, dealing directly with the public, etc.), and the level of persons interacted with. Also, included in this section is the reason for contact such as gaining cooperation; use negotiation, tact, teamwork, and sensitivity; or the likelihood of dealing with disagreeable or hostile individuals. Positions at this level have contact both with other County employees and members of the public. Internal contacts are normally made within the individual's own work group, or with similar positions in other departments. The contacts normally concern information of a routine nature, but may require some discussion or explanation. Contacts are normally made on a one‑on‑one basis. Contacts with the public require listening, understanding questions or issues, and providing routine information or successful transfer to others for more difficult interactions. The importance of communication or interpersonal skills is usually incidental to other aspects of the job.

Working Conditions:

This section of the job descriptions outlines the work environment, conditions, and hazards that are encountered in the course of assigned work. This includes the personal risk, hazard, varying work schedules, level of interruptions, job pressure, and the need to frequently juggle priorities and work assignments. Also, exposure to unpleasant working conditions such as high noise levels, heat or cold, inside or outside work, exposure to electricity, chemicals, poor lighting, confinements, machinery, interactions with disturbed or dangerous individuals, personal attacks, contact with contagious disease, or situations where personal safely cannot be assured. This level has a work environment in which moderate hazards or obstacles exist. There is some personal risk or hazard from job interactions, working environment, or job pressure. Job conditions may be somewhat uncomfortable due to varying work environments; outside job tasks; inclement weather; exposure to chemicals, machinery, electricity, or individuals of unpredictable, possibly harmful intent, etc. Positions where there are constantly changing priorities, constant interruptions to work flow, and constant shifts in task assignment should be placed at this level. Work that is somewhat physically demanding and which creates a possible risk of personal injury should also be placed at this level. Ability to report to work in the event of extreme bad weather even if Wasco County offices are closed.

Physical Requirements:

This section of the job description describes the physical effort and manual labor, such as sitting, standing, lifting, carrying, digging, operating equipment, performing with speed, etc., as well as the dexterity required to complete the job functions. The need for travel, extended hours, and situations of physical discomfort are also outlined here. Positions at this level regularly require moderate physical effort and guide labor, such as carrying and frequent lifting of light items, some lifting of moderately heavy objects (25-40 pounds), constant movement, or the requirement to stand for the majority of the work assignments. This rating also includes job situations where a of speed and guide dexterity are important. Positions that have limited mobility and must sit in one pace for the bulk of the work day should also be placed at this level. Positions where driving is one of the responsibilities are to be placed at this level. Employees working in positions where driving is an essential function of their duties must possess a valid driver's license.

Capability:

This factor measures the ability, skill, and knowledge base required to fulfill position responsibilities. This factor includes education, previous work experience, professional licenses, certifications, and specific skills necessary to perform the assigned work. The level of knowledge and job understanding required, as well as the investment of the amount of time and effort to acquire this knowledge base and skill, needs to be considered. Positions at this level require skills, training, and/or knowledge base equal to a high school education/equivalent and up to one-year post‑high school education or vocational training. Programs leading to certificates obtained in one year or less are also placed at this level. Skills and abilities needed to complete job assignments often include mathematical computations, operation of minor/small equipment, reading of directions, etc. Skills may be focused in one area. Previous work experience of between 6‑18 months may be required. Capability to reason and think through established process steps is typically needed. Below is an outline of the specific Education type, Experience type or licensure/certification that is required for this role. The County will also consider any equivalent combinations of the qualifying criteria.

• High school diploma or GED and 1 year of additional education or vocational training.
• 6-18 month of work experience required.
• Ability to become CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) certified by completing the training and passing the certification process every two years. The certification is the necessary security standard in order to be trusted with private and sensitive data.
• Ability to report to work in the event of extreme bad weather even if Wasco County offices are closed.
• No specific Licensure or Certification required for this role, but the ability to acquire a Pesticide Applicator License and Turfgrass Management Certificate is preferred.

Additionally, an individual in this position models Wasco County's core values and cultural initiatives. Notice to Applicants Equal access to programs, services and employment opportunities are available to all persons, in regards to age, ancestry, color disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, military veteran status, national origin, race, religion sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state and/or local law. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and/or applicable star and local laws, applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the application and/or interview process should notify Human Resources.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$26.32 - $27.65 per hour

Work Location:

In person