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Department Overview

The Facilities Technician Assistant, under the general direction of the Facilities Manager, assists employees in the Technician and Senior Technician classifications in performing routine corrective and preventative maintenance work on the facilities operating equipment and systems and performs related duties as required, within the Vista Pavillion. This laborer-level position may complete work under direct supervision, with some moderate problem solving required. Duties may include, but are not limited to, work on plumbing and electrical systems, doors, windows, roofs, fire equipment, HVAC components, as well as general labor duties.

Function/Duties of Position

• Plumbing Maintenance

  • Assists in the installation of new plumbing including pipes, drains tubs, faucets, and other plumbing fixtures and equipment.

  • Cleans and opens drains, toilets and other water lines.

• Lighting Maintenance

  • Replaces incandescent, fluorescent, and HID lamps.

  • Cleans light fixtures and luminaries.

  • Uses lifts, ladders and extension ladders as required.

• Miscellaneous Maintenance

  • Assists various other journey- and apprentice- level trades people.

  • Duties include sweeping, mopping, removing trash and snow, digging ditches, and replacing ceiling tiles.

  • Also uses tools and equipment of various trades, drives truck to run errands and deliver supplies, and maintains department vehicles.

• 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.

  • Attend all required meetings and training classes and successfully 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.

• Professional Development and Training

  • Requires continuous learning and developing of technical skills and knowledge to keep pace with changes in technology.

  • The attendance of training is expected as often as needed to keep knowledge current and to advance in the field.

• 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

  • Assisting in the repair of small plant or specialty equipment; fabricate tools, machinery and machine parts from metal, wood, plastic, and sheet metal using some machine tools and other forming tools and equipment. This may include forging, tempering, straightening, bending and welding iron and steel, and soldering or brazing other non-ferrous metals.

  • Perform emergency duties or other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President of Facilities and Real Estate or designee.

Required Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalent.
• One year of facilities maintenance or trades related experience or successful completion of a Facilities Maintenance technical training program.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Basic PC skills to operate systems (Microsoft Office, data entry, email).

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in Health Facilities Maintenance or trades-related experience; OR

• Completion of an approved Mechanical Maintenance Apprenticeship Program.

• Knowledge of minor repairs on basic building systems.

• Some knowledge, skill and experience in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and components.

• CFC Certification, (Universal) Brazing Certification, Limited Maintenance or Low-Voltage electrical license.

Additional Details

Normal duties require 40 hours per week. The position does require the ability of the incumbent to be able to respond to on-call assignments, overtime, and after hours or emergency call-backs as needed.

Benefits 

• Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents.
• $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
• Vacation - up to 200 hours per year dependent on length of service.
• Sick Leave - up to 96 hours per year.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Childcare service discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts to local and national businesses.

Why apply to OHSU?We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.eduEmployment Type: OTHER