Maintenance Technician

Join our team and gain new skills while providing a positive service to those in need. The Maintenance Technician plays a key role in the preventative maintenance and repairs of the community property they support, responding to maintenance requests from residents and the Community Maintenance Manager.

About the Program

The Butte is a three-story apartment building located in the Old Town neighborhood of downtown Portland. Most units are single-room occupancy with Section 8 rental assistance (tenants pay a portion of rent) and shared bathroom facilities. There is one studio unit without rent assistance.

About the Company

Since 1979, the Portland community has trusted Central City Concern (CCC) to help people create meaningful, long-term change. Every year, CCC serves more than 13,000 people experiencing or at risk of homelessness with affordable and supportive housing, person-centered health care, addiction recovery, and employment assistance.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Saturday and Sundays off

Pay

• $26.61/hr - $35.31/hr
• Final compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, education, credentials/licensure, and internal equity
• External candidates: Offer max $30.88/hr per Union contract

This role is a Union Represented position through the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years building maintenance or rehabilitation experience
• Must possess or obtain certification in Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) and Lead-based Paint Activities by Oregon Health Authority (OHA) within 30 days of start date
• Strong troubleshooting skills in all aspects of building maintenance including but not limited to locksmith, HVAC, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, roofing, and flooring
• Current driver’s license, pass a DMV background check, and be designated an “acceptable” driver as outlined in Central City Concern’s Fleet Safety Policy
• Pass an initial driver training within 60 days of being an approved driver and continued recertification training
• Ability to work in environmental conditions including weather, dust, dirt, fumes, and smoke
• Adherence to Central City Concern’s drug-free workplace policy
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, pull, reach, and lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds; ability to climb stairs several times a day with reasonable or no accommodation
• Adherence to agency’s non-discrimination policies
• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliations, cultural backgrounds, lifestyles, and sexual orientations

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of pest control practices, specifically on Bed Bugs
• Active Oregon Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicators Apprentice License (pay differential of 1.5% with active license)

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair water, heating, valves, drains, basins, tubs, faucets, lavatories, sinks, and fire sprinkler systems
• Service and repair various types of electrical equipment and apparatus
• Install and repair general lighting fixtures and connections
• Repair unit appliances
• Test and clean smoke detectors
• Conduct repairs and small remodeling projects requiring basic carpentry skills, framing, finishing, tile and carpet laying, wall preparation, and painting
• Conduct basic demo and clean-out work in preparation for major rehabilitation
• Process work orders
• Contact vendors and gather information regarding materials
• Fill requests for supplies and materials
• Maintain tool inventory and check in and out as required
• Load and unload trucks
• Operate appropriate equipment, including but not limited to saws (table and hand), drills, carts, and hand trucks
• Order supplies
• Maintain warehouse in safe, clean, and orderly manner
• Perform various maintenance repairs
• Prepare materials for recycling
• Supervise dispatch, delivery, and pick-up of equipment for maintenance of buildings
• Adhere to all state and federal privacy and security regulations applicable to the program, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security
• Perform pest control with scheduling, inspections, treatments, follow-up cleaning, and required documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the role

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of inventory control procedures and practices
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, fixtures, tools, and equipment utilized in building maintenance and the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the various trades
• Knowledge of the methods, practices, and tools involved in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and national electrical and plumbing codes
• Knowledge of general warehousing procedures and practices
• Knowledge of basic principles of mathematics
• Knowledge of basic record-keeping procedures
• Knowledge of general office procedures
• Knowledge of equipment and vehicular parts as well as hardware items and tools
• Ability to maintain accurate records (to include counting, alphabetizing, and coding)
• Ability to organize, stock, and issue supplies, materials, parts, tools, and equipment
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic computations
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work
• Ability to work in an environment where people may be hostile or abusive
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects or cartons and to safely operate moving equipment, including hand trucks and dollies
• Ability to work courteously with the general public on the telephone or in person
• Ability to manage time to meet deadlines
• Ability to read and understand parts books and manuals
• Ability to understand blueprints

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and extensive total rewards package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Student loan repayment options
• Retirement savings matching plans (403(b)) with an employer match of 4.25% in your 1st year, 6% in the 2nd year, and 8% in your 3rd year
• Generous paid time off plan beginning at 4 weeks of PTO accrual per year, increasing with longevity
• Up to 11 recognized holidays and 2 personal holidays (dependent on work shift schedule)
• Employer-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Sabbatical program offering extended time off at years 7, 14, and 21

Location: The Butte, 610 NW Davis St, Portland