Facilities Maintenance Lead

Initial Posting Date:

07/12/2026

Application Deadline:

07/22/2026

Agency:

Department of State Lands

Salary Range:

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Facilities Maintenance Lead

Job Description:

Can you fix anything? Apply to be our next Facilities Maintenance Lead by July 22nd, 2026! The Department of State Lands (DSL) is looking to fill a role at the South Slough Estuarine Research Reserve (SSERR) on the South Coast overseeing the maintenance and repair of the Reserve’s equipment, grounds, buildings and systems with anything from small in-house projects to working with multiple contractors and staff. This position is full-time, in-person at the South Slough Estuarine Research Reserve (SSERR) in Charleston, Oregon.

Make a Difference for Oregon. The Department of State Lands manages the lands that help fund our public schools and protects the state’s waterways and wetlands for the many benefits they provide. Our stewardship ensures vital natural and financial resources contribute to a vibrant, healthy Oregon now and forever. The DSL team makes a difference for Oregonians every day. As our Facilities Maintenance Lead, you will too.

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure all Reserve owned facilities are operational and functional for the agency and tenants’ comfort and safety. This includes maintaining all structures, grounds and equipment in support of Reserve programs by performing minor repairs and maintenance, planning and scheduling routine maintenance of building systems and structures and administering contracts with vendors providing building services such as electricians, plumbers, mechanics, etc.  The successful candidate will also lead the division’s Park Ranger Assistants to provide the hands-on‑ skills, labor, and onsite oversight needed to construct, repair, and maintain Reserve trails, gates, fences, boardwalks, and other facility structures that support research and educational programs, implementing approved designs and material specifications to ensure facilities remain safe, functional, and accessible. This position serves as safety coordinator for the Reserve ‑by inspecting grounds for fire, general safety, and security and by informing others of safety requirements.

This position will report directly to the South Slough Estuarine Research Reserve (SSERR) located in Charleston, OR. (Coos Bay county) This is a full-time, permanent position represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

What’s in it for you?

• Utilize your skills in construction, electrical, plumbing, mechanical or other trades to support a nationally recognized research reserve.
• Receive 1-on-1 mentoring and support from natural resource experts.
• Join an organization with collaborative and engaged co-workers who care about Oregon’s economy, environment, and communities, and their co-workers.
• Gain full benefits with 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums paid by the agency for full-time employees, including mental health coverage.
• Accrue at least 8 hours of sick leave and 8 hours of vacation leave per month, with your vacation leave accruals increasing every 5 years.
• Receive 11 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, 3 personal business days and other employee benefits such as optional insurances and flexible spending plans.
• Automatically enroll into the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) after 6 months of full-time service.
• Earn the initial monthly sa