Healthcare Facilities Technician - Military veterans preferred

2024-04-10
Oregon Health & Science University
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Portland
Oregon
97201
United States

Oregon Health & Science University

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.


Healthcare Facilities Technician

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 2024-29298
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Facilities/Custodian/Trades
Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)

Overview

Plumbing Activities — Assist in the installation of new plumbing including pipes, drains tubs, faucets, and other plumbing fixtures and equipment; make simple repairs on old plumbing such as renewing washers and valves and repairing sinks; clean and open drains and toilets, and other water lines. Basic plumbing knowledge a must.

Corrective and Preventative Maintenance of building equipment — Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair building systems including pumps, fans, compressors, and vacuum systems. Lubricate equipment, change belts and filters as needed. Must be able to trace a building system line.

Facility Maintenance and Repairs — Perform facility maintenance relating to building electrical, plumbing, doors, windows, roofs, fire equipment, ceiling tiles, flooring and carpet. Includes lamp replacement and the use of heavy-duty augers and sewer cleaning equipment to unplug blocked drains, sinks, and toilets. Perform small office modification jobs for customers, including mounting whiteboards, hanging art, installing keyboard trays, etc. Basic
knowledge of carpentry and tools necessary; also, rudimentary understanding of construction principles and basic mechanical knowledge.


Professional Development and Training — Requires continuous learning and development of technical skills and knowledge to keep pace with changes in technology. Review technical journals and relevant literature and the attendance of training as often as needed to keep knowledge current. Provide technical leadership to other Facility Management staff; instruct less experienced employees as they assist with maintenance to help them develop their skills and provide a progressive work environment; includes providing limited direction to employees in the Facilities Technician 1 classification.

Administrative Duties — Attend all required meetings and training classes and sucessfully complete any proficiency evaluation (verbal or written ) which may be required to demonstrate adequate comprehension. These evaluations may also be administered to satisfy the requirements of OSHA, JCAHO, and other agencies upon which OHSU depends for accreditation.

Functional Duties — Accurately complete all paperwork as required (dailylabor 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.

Customer Service — Assumes role as primary customer service representative for all Facilities & Logistics operations and services on assigned Work Orders, responding to both internal and external customers in a timely, effective, and professional manner, developing positive working relationships.

Other Duties — Assist in the repair of small plant or specialty equipment. Fabricate tools, machinery and machine parts from metal, wood, plastic, and sheet metal using some machine tools and other forming tools and equipment. This may include forging, tempering, straightening, bending and welding iron and steel, and soldering or brazing other non-ferrous metals.



Responsibilities

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 3 years experience in Facilities Maintenance or trades-related experience
  • Intermediate/Advanced PC skills to operate systems (Microsoft Office, data entry, email).
  • Knowledge of minor repairs on basic building systems
  • Driver’s license valid in the state of Oregon
  • Compliance with Code of Conduct, Respect in the workplace and Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole

  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation



Qualifications

  • 5 years experience in Health Facilities Maintenance or trades-related experience
  • OR completion of an approved Mechanical Maintenance Apprenticeship Program
  • Demonstrated knowledge, skill and experience in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of HVAC and HVAC control systems, pneumatic and DDC mechanical systems, electrical and plumbing systems and components
  • CFC Certification, (Universal) Brazing Certification, Limited Maintenance or low voltage electrical license





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