Property Specialist (Flex) in Portland, Oregon at Oregon Health & Science University

Property Specialist (Flex)

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-39217
Position Category: Facilities/Custodian/Trades
Job Type: AFSCME union represented
Position Type: Relief/Flex/Resource
Posting Department: Logistics Distribution
Posting Salary Range: $22.02 - $29.38 per hour, with offer based on experience, education and internal equity
Posting FTE: 0.50
Posting Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Posting Hours: 01:30pm - 10:00pm (1330 - 2200)
HR Mission: Central Services
Drug Testable: Yes

Department Overview

Supply Chain and Logistics Warehouse (South Waterfront) and Marquam Hill are our primary medical supply picking and distribution staging points. The Supply Chain and Logistics Warehouse is not your typical warehouse environment due to healthcare customers. Marquam Hill is a healthcare environment with supplies originating from the staging points of the loading docks. This position will report within the Supply Chain Operations Org, but will work within the Supply Chain and Logistics Warehouse.

Function/Duties of Position

The main objective of this role is to supply customers with the necessary goods and services to facilitate their job functions and contribute to the OHSU mission of healing, teaching, and discovery. Individuals in this role regularly engage with customers to address and solve issues.

• Performs receiving, stocking, data entry, picking, delivery, and functions as necessary to ensure required daily tasks are completed on time, and sufficiently, to meet the customer’s needs for medical supplies and linen. Performs requirements of, and maintains compliance with, organizational guidelines and policies.
• Stocks and empties ScrubAvail dispensers, and empties chute rooms as necessary to ensure an accurate and adequate supply of scrubs and linen are available to meet customer needs.
• Performs preventive maintenance functions of the Pyxis/ParEx supply machines/areas as necessary to ensure accurate restocking and patient charging.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and efficient working environment;
  • Shelves: ensures shelves are properly erected, clean, neat, properly stocked, and marked with product information.
  • Housekeeping: ensures the warehouse is clean, packaging removed, and non-stock products are neatly arranged.
  • Facilities: ensures facility deficiencies are reported.
  • Equipment: provides proper care and regular services to equipment, logs, and reports deficiencies.
• Maintains knowledge of, adheres to, and knows the locations for, departmental policy, procedure, safety, and MSDS manuals.
• When tasked, drives organizational vehicles in a safe and efficient manner, assist Logistics Fleet and Warehouse supervisors with the maintenance and refueling, maintain driver's log, and fills out vehicle inspection reports as necessary.
  • Have and maintain a valid driver's license.
  • Maintain special equipment as assigned i.e. tire chains, inclement weather accessories, tire jacks, etc.
  • Performs emergency roadside service to vehicles such as changing a flat tire.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Entry level experience performing stores (retail) and inventory work; AND

• Training or experience providing knowledge of inventory control systems, and transportation agencies and shipping methods (Amazon Purchasing).
• Knowledge of spoken and written English at the high school graduate level.

• Conflict resolution skills and the ability to demonstrate effective time management.

• Must be able to maintain compliance with organizational guidelines and policies.

• Driver’s license and driving record that meets OHSU’s driving requirements.

• Hazmat certification within 3 months of hire through OHSU.

• Forklift training for Warehouse staff within 3 months of hire through OHSU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write English and have basic mathematical skills.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Working knowledge of hospital materials management distribution systems.
• Medical supply familiarity, knowledge of OHSU systems, and medical terminology is preferred.
• Understanding how to set min/max’s.
• Experience using handheld counting devices.
• Forklift training preferred.

Additional Details

The employee might encounter soiled linen during job tasks. Employees may handle the handling, picking, and stocking of hazardous items such as fluids, including Cidex. Hazardous material handling training will be provided to ensure that employees are well-equipped to handle such materials safely.

It is essential to observe proper safety precautions before dealing with any hazardous or soiled materials. In this role, employees may work in environments exposed to various weather elements, such as rain, hail, snow, heat, humidity, and wind. Additionally, there may be fluctuating noise levels, dust, vibrations, and occasional wet or slippery areas.