Building Maintenance Specialist

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Perform a variety of journey-level maintenance and repair work essential to the function of county buildings to include operation, monitoring, adjustment and repair.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor or designee who assigns and outlines work projects and inspect results for compliance with departmental standards, applicable codes and regulations. Receives training, work assignments, and general guidance on technical aspects of work from a Building Maintenance Specialist Senior.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervision of employees is not a responsibility of positions in this classification. May provide training to others as part of assigned duties.

• Perform maintenance tasks at Center Street, Silverton Rd. Health, Behavioral Health, Her Place and other in-Salem campus buildings and equipment, including some leased facilities.  Commonly accomplished through painting, carpentry, plumbing, remodeling, plastering, sheet-rocking, framing, minor electrical, mechanical troubleshooting and repair, HVAC troubleshooting and repair, pneumatic and electrical control wiring, boiler operation, and welding.

• Perform comprehensive maintenance and repair of HVAC systems, electronic controls, air balancing, fire alarm and smoke evacuation, air handlers, fan powered boxes, heating coils, boilers, water heaters, condensing units, exhaust fans, pumps motors, electronic kitchen hoods, dampers, pipe, and duct work.

• Work closely with the Facilities Maintenance Sr./Lead Worker, Facility Analysts, Project Management Coordinator, and Supervisor to inform the Department Head on contract and bid needs, project outlines, manpower needs, material, and time frames for facility projects.

• Understand and apply blueprint and schematic diagram understanding on various tasks and projects.

• Complete work orders on time and according to department standards.

• Safely operate hand and power tools.

• Establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships with coworkers, customers, other agencies, and the public.

• Organize and prioritize workload.

• Work without close supervision.

• Assist in the training of new and existing staff.

• Establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships with co-workers, customers, and other agencies.

• Support and assist other maintenance workers when need arises.

• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Graduation from high school or equivalent; AND
• Four years of directly related and documented work experience; OR
• Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.

PREFERENCES

Preference given for possession of a State of Oregon Apprenticeship and Training Council Journeyman's card for one of the following trades: Stationary Engineer, HVAC/R, Plumber, or closely related trades.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check, including finger printing; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.

• Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.

• This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.

• This position is represented by a union.

• Typically work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Sunday through Thursday, 7:30am- 4:30pm, with flexibility depending on the needs of the department and program. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Journey-level knowledge of methods and techniques used in one or more of the following trades carpentry, plumbing, electrical wiring and repair, tile setting and painting, steam fitting, boiler operation and repair, arc and acetylene welding, plastering and general mechanical repair.

Substantial skills and abilities to use and operate hand and power tools necessary to building and mechanical maintenance; plan and organize work; read, understand and work from mechanical, electrical and structural blueprints and schematic diagrams; follow written and oral instructions; perform skilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of county buildings, equipment and furnishings; establish and maintain professional and cooperative working relationships with other employees, vendors, and contractors; operate a motor vehicle; understand and exhibit sound preventive maintenance skills, demonstrate the ability to identify, report and correct malfunctioning equipment and seek out opportunities to improve the maintenance, security and efficiency of county facilities.