Facilities Technician 1 (Facilities Technician Assistant) in Portland, Oregon at Oregon Health & Science University

Facilities Technician 1 (Facilities Technician Assistant)

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-40245
Position Category: Facilities/Custodian/Trades
Job Type: AFSCME union represented
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Research and Education
Posting Salary Range: $23.20 - $31.35 per hour, with offer based on experience, education and internal equity
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: Monday - Friday
Posting Hours: 2:00pm - 10:30pm
HR Mission: Central Services
Drug Testable: Yes

Department Overview

This position performs regulatory compliance inspections within OHSU Research and Academic University Buildings during the hours of 2:00 pm - 10:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The Facilities Technician Assistant is responsible for conducting routine inspections of laboratory safety eyewash stations, emergency showers, and emergency egress lighting systems to ensure proper operation and compliance with applicable safety standards and institutional requirements.

Function/Duties of Position

• Perform required monthly inspections and operational testing of laboratory emergency eyewash stations and safety showers to ensure proper function and compliance with safety standards. Document results and report deficiencies.
• Conduct routine inspections and functional testing of emergency lighting systems to verify proper operation and compliance. Record inspection results and report deficiencies.
• Replace incandescent, fluorescent and HID lamps. Clean light fixtures and luminaries. Utilize “A” frame ladders, extension ladders or lifts as needed to accomplish tasks safely.
• Assist Facilities Technicians during emergent maintenance situations by providing general support as directed to support timely response and resolution.
• Abide by all State, local and OHSU vehicle parking regulations while operating any OHSU or leased vehicle.
• This position is also a member of the inclement weather response team and is responsible for assisting with snow and ice removal during weather events. Employees may be required to report to work outside of their normal shift hours and perform duties as part of an outdoor snow and ice removal crew to help maintain safe campus conditions.
• Perform other maintenance-related tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of facilities maintenance or trades related experience or successful completion of a Facilities Maintenance technical training program.
• Basic computer skills.
• Driver’s license required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional trades-related training.
• More than one year of facilities maintenance or trades related experience.
• Experience in Oracle eAM module.

Additional Details

This position will be required to drive OHSU vehicles. This position is not eligible for the Assistant Technician Training Program.

Work in extreme weather conditions, especially during Inclement Weather events. Work in confined, cramped locations. Climb up and down stairs. Climb A frame ladders up to 16 feet and extension ladders up to 40 feet. Work from scaffolding and elevated platforms.

Follow all OHSU required safety procedures during operation and maintenance of building systems. Utilize appropriate personal protection equipment as needed and required. Occasional mandatory call back work and/or overtime.

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 national businesses.