Facility Maintenance Specialist (Lakeview)

Initial Posting Date:

05/15/2024

Application Deadline:

06/11/2024

Agency:

Department of Corrections

Salary Range:

$4,367 - $5,742

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Facility Maintenance Specialist (Lakeview)

Job Description:

Facilities Maintenance Specialist (Lakeview)

The Oregon Department of Corrections is looking for a dedicated security-minded building maintenance professional to assume the responsibilities of Facilities Maintenance Specialist. This employment opportunity is in the Physical Plant at the Warner Creek Correctional Facility (WCCF) located in Lakeview. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified applicants.

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

What will I be doing?

This position coordinates, instructs and trains skilled, semiskilled and unskilled AICs in the operation, maintenance and repair of physical plant systems, equipment and building structures within a correctional institution and performs trades work.

You will direct, instruct and coordinate work crews performing a wide variety of building trades in the completion of tasks assigned by supervisors for the repair and maintenance of the Institution physical plant. This position is responsible for completing service work orders and performing preventative maintenance scheduled through the computerized maintenance management system.

What are the 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.

What are the Requested Skills?

• ability to communicate effectively;
• ability to work collaboratively with others;
• ability to provide excellent customer service;
• experience with computerized maintenance management system;
• problem solving/diagnosing skills;
• ground maintenance experience;
• experience applying safety standards and codes;
• experience forming and placing concrete;
• experience completing plumbing maintenance;
• experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of various equipment such as air compressors, pumps, water heaters, kitchen equipment and appliances

In the Work Experience section of your online application clearly describe your experience as it relates to the minimum and special qualifications, requested skills, and/or desired attributes. Be sure you demonstrate that you have obtained any skills or attributes requested or required by the employer through education, work experience (including military) or by showing that you have transferable skills (i.e., skills obtained through military education or experience) that substantially relate to this position.

Failure to provide work experience may result in eliminating your application from further consideration. A resume will not substitute for completing the work experience section of your application. Only complete applications will be considered. Be sure to answer all supplemental questions and attach all required documents.

Working Conditions

Working in a minimum custody adult correctional facility including daily contact with adults in custody (AIC). Working with equipment and tools.

Requirements for Employment

You must be able to pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following convictions are likely to result in being disqualified for this position: felony convictions, computer theft, identify theft and fraud. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer.

The Selection Process – We expect to

• Initial review of minimum qualifications, knowledge, and skills.
• Consideration of top candidates - Recruitment will review and refer the top candidates to the hiring manager.
• There will be interviews and/or testing to determine the best candidates for a position.
• Background check and reference checks - All finalists must pass a thorough criminal record check and reference check.

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range. The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes family health and dental insurance, optional short and lon