Facility Maintenance Specialist

Initial Posting Date:

08/18/2025

Application Deadline:

08/28/2025

Agency:

Department of Administrative Services

Salary Range:

$3,856 - $5,325

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Facility Maintenance Specialist

Job Description:

The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking a Facility Maintenance Specialist to help maintain, repair, and improve our state-owned and managed buildings.

You’ll work on a wide range of projects including plumbing, carpentry, painting, mechanical repairs, welding, fabrication, and more, to keep Oregon’s government facilities operating safely and efficiently. Every day brings new challenges and a chance to make a visible impact.

What You’ll Do

• Perform skilled repairs and preventative maintenance on building systems, fixtures, and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair plumbing, carpentry, roofing, flooring, masonry, and mechanical systems.
• Fabricate custom tools, parts, or fixtures from metal, wood, or other materials.
• Maintain and test fire and life safety systems
• Inspect and coordinate repairs for HVAC, boilers, irrigation, and security systems.
• Work in diverse environments, historic mansions, modern offices, labs, and more.

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What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of: a) general building maintenance; b) carpentry; c) electrical; d) mechanical; e) painting; or f) plastering experience.

A journeyman's license/card in any of the above trades will substitute for this experience. Be sure a copy of your journeyman's license/card is attached to your application form.

Desired Attributes:

• Experience operating forklifts, boom lifts, and scissor lifts safely and efficiently.
• Proven ability to independently prioritize and organize tasks efficiently to meet deadlines while staying adaptable to changing needs.
• Expertise in delivering high-quality work that ensures accuracy and completeness.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service abilities, with a track record of building and maintaining effective relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Skilled in performing general maintenance and repairs in commercial buildings, including flush valves, pumps, roll-up doors, and door closures.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in both collaborative team environments and independently with minimal supervision.

Preference Statement:

Preference will be given to those with experience in Computer Maintenance Manager Systems (CMMS) software (eg. Tririga).

Why DAS?

At DAS, you’ll join a team that’s got your back and values the work you do. Every day is different, you might be fixing a roof in the morning and fabricating a custom part in the afternoon. You’ll get the chance to work across multiple trades, pick up new skills, and take pride in keeping Oregon’s most important buildings running. It’s hands-on work that makes a real difference, in a place where safety, teamwork, and quality come first.

Our amazing benefits include: 

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits in