Senior Facilities Technician

Department Overview

OHSU is Oregon’s only public academic health center. We are a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and southwest Washington. We are an institution of higher learning, with schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and public health – and with a network of campuses and partners throughout Oregon. We are a national research hub, with thousands of scientists developing lifesaving therapies and deeper understanding. We are a statewide economic engine and Portland’s largest employer. And as a public organization, we provide services for the most vulnerable Oregonians, and outreach to improve health in communities across the state.

 

The Senior Facilities Technician performs independent skilled journey level work in the fabrication, maintenance, and repair of facilities operating equipment and systems, performing related work as required. This work is completed independently, with complex problem solving required. These operating systems include but are not limited to plumbing systems, doors, windows, roofs, fire equipment, painting of interior or exterior walls, HVAC systems, pumps, fans including related motors and associated control systems.

Function/Duties of Position

Building HVAC System repairs -

• works with Building Coordinators, HVAC Technician, and Utilities staff to analyze and repair heating, ventilation and air conditioning operational problems in assigned area. Coordinates with Utilities and zone staff to repair building system HVAC components and assures proper operation.
• Diagnose and correct building HVAC System / component abnormalities quickly and efficiently 

Corrective and Preventative Maintenance of building equipment -

• maintains, troubleshoots and repairs - HVAC heating and cooling components and systems including air handlers, pumps, fans, compressors, plumbing fixtures and vacuum systems. Establishes and maintains a preventative maintenance program on all equipment assigned 

Facility Maintenance and Repairs -

• performs facility maintenance relating to building electrical, plumbing., doors windows roofs, fire equipment, painting of interiors or exteriors, ceiling tiles, flooring and carpet. Typically includes replacing of lights and ballasts, and the use of heavy duty augers and sewer cleaning equipment to unplug blocked drains, sinks, and toilets. Accurately completes all paperwork in a timely manner (daily labor reports, job plans, or work orders etc.).
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of immediate work area, and maintains security of personal hand tools, common shop tools, supplies, and vehicles.

Administrative and 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.

Required Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalent
• Experience Substitutions:
  • Two completed years of building maintenance experience can substitute for two of the seven years of experience required above OR
  • Successful completion of a Facilities Maintenance technical training program may substitute for one of the seven years of experience required above.
• Driver’s license required
• Seven years of facilities maintenance or trades related experience 

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies): 

• Computer skills: beginning - intermediate  
• Some knowledge of refrigerated systems preferred 

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of increasing responsibility of hospital experience
• CFC Certification (Universal), Brazing Certification, Limited Maintenance or low voltage electrical license,
• Experience with Metasys OR Apogee (Johnson Controls OR Siemens) Building Automation System controls.

Additional Details

Working conditions may include working outside in inclement weather, walking, standing, bending and  stooping for extended periods of time, lifting carrying heavy objects, crawling in small cramped spaces, working from ladders, scaffolds and other above ground locations including high sloping roofs. Working in extreme temperatures, around moving machinery, and in confined spaces containing high levels of of noise dust and odors could be expected. There is some risk of exposure to dirt, biological, chemical andradiological materials or danger o