Facilities Maintenance Technician

About the role

Caldera believes in the power of creativity to inspire and support youth from underserved rural and urban communities. Through a unique fusion of art, environment, and mentorship, Caldera provides long‑term relationships with caring adults that nurture individual creativity from sixth grade into young adulthood. The organization has a $2.6M budget, a 15‑member board, 16 full‑time year‑round employees, and a range of seasonally contracted artists and staff. Its administrative office is in Portland, Oregon, and its Central Oregon location is outside Sisters.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Caldera’s physical facilities and land to support program needs, renters’ needs, and government standards.
• Coordinate operation and maintenance of all building systems, including HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, boiler systems, sprinkler system, water heaters, air distribution, kitchen & food preparation equipment, trash/pests/debris/snow removal, alarm systems, housekeeping/laundry, fuel reduction, water system, and communication (phone, internet, etc.).
• Carry out daily facilities and land inspections.
• Schedule and oversee work performed by subcontractors in collaboration with the Director of Operations and Property Manager.
• Maintain facilities maintenance policies and processes documentation, including maintenance manuals, central files, and other information needed for continuity of care.
• Work alongside and advise other team members on maintenance, repair, grounds keeping, vehicle repairs, and other tasks as needed.
• Collaborate with the Hospitality and Programs teams to build a collaborative environment and successful rentals and camp residencies.
• Ensure facilities are stocked properly with supplies.
• Support preparation for and execution of public events at Caldera.
• Support management of annual inspections.
• Respond to on‑call requests during scheduled on‑call hours; must be reachable by phone and within one hour of the Arts Center.
• Secure site assets and maintain site security.
• Respond to safety or security concerns from staff, guests, or others onsite.
• Understand and follow safety and security policies and procedures.
• Participate in staff meetings, quarterly team days, and retreats.
• Provide information and input as requested to the Property Manager, Director of Operations, and staff leadership to support decision‑making and Caldera’s strategic goals.
• Embrace an “all‑hands‑on‑deck” mindset with a flexible, team‑first approach, ready to pitch in on tasks outside this description to support Caldera’s mission and community.
• Potential