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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Professional Development and Training
  • Requires continuous development of technical skills to keep pace with technological changes.
  • Reviews technical journals and relevant literature, and attends training as needed to stay current with changes in technology; serves as resource to other team members on complex changes in the field.
  • Instructs and provides technical leadership to other Facility Management staff.
  • Attends departmental meetings and successfully completes any proficiency evaluation (verbal or written) which may be required to demonstrate adequate comprehension, and to satisfy requirements of OSHA, JCAHO, and other agencies upon which OHSU depends for accreditation.
• Fabrication
  • Fabricates tools, machinery and machine parts from metal, wood, plastic, and sheet metal using some machine tools and other forming tools and equipment.
  • Forges, Tempers, straightens, bends and welds iron and steel.
  • Solders or brazes other non-ferrous metals.
  • Repairs small plant or specialty equipment.
• 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.
• 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 as assigned.

• High School or GED equivalent.
• Seven years of facilities maintenance or trades related experience.

• 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.

• Computer skills: beginning - intermediate.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skill and experience in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of HVAC and HVAC controls systems, both pneumatic and DDC and mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and components.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable record according to OHSU standards.

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

Normal duties require 40 hours per week. The position does require the ability of the incumbent to be able to respond to on-call assignments, overtime, and after hours or emergency call-backs as needed.

 

Benefits

• Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents.
• $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
• Vacation - up to 200 hours per year dependent on length of service.
• Sick Leave - up to 96 hours per year.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Childcare service discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses.

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.