Facilities Technician

Job description

• 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.