Building Maintenance Technician

Clatsop Community College; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Clatsop Community College in Astoria, Oregon seeks a Building Maintenance Technician to perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs across College facilities, including plumbing, minor electrical, structural, mechanical, and custodial tasks. Responds to on-call and emergency maintenance needs.

Under the direction of the Physical Plant Director, the role provides facility support for events, monitors parking areas and exterior lighting, and assists with enforcing campus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 1 year of building maintenance experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Preferred experience in an educational setting with students and staff.
• Familiarity with basic building maintenance methods and safe use of tools.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance across College facilities, including lighting, mechanical systems, minor electrical and plumbing work.
• Performs general troubleshooting and diagnostic services; identifies repair needs and coordinates with contractors when needed.
• Conducts routine inspections and maintains building components and life-safety equipment.
• Supports special projects and events, including setup/teardown and coordinating facility services.
• Assists with campus parking policy enforcement and related procedures.
• Collaborates with Physical Plant staff on operational tasks and custodial support as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Manual dexterity

Driving between locations

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Classified Astoria, OR, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1047

CLATSOP COMMUNITY COLLEGE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Building Maintenance Technician

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, performs routine building inspections, preventive maintenance, and repair activities throughout College-owned buildings, facilities, systems, and equipment to support their continued safe, functional, and efficient operation. Performs assigned building maintenance and repairs, including plumbing, minor electrical, structural, minor mechanical, and custodial services. Responds to on-call and emergency maintenance needs as required.

Provides facility support for special events, including preparation, setup, teardown, and custodial services before and after events as needed. Monitors and maintains campus parking areas, traffic-control features, and exterior lighting systems. Working under the direction of the Physical Plant Director, assists with the implementation and enforcement of College parking policies and procedures.

Clatsop Community College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff and students and values the rich diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. To ensure the college provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all, we are seeking a candidate who has an understanding of, and experience with, successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds, including people with disabilities; people with various gender identities and sexual orientations; individuals from historically underrepresented communities; and other groups.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance activities throughout College facilities, including, but not limited to, lighting, mechanical systems, minor electrical and plumbing work, structural components, and other building systems and equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and continued operation in support of instructional programs and College operations.
• Performs general troubleshooting and diagnostic services related to College buildings, systems, and equipment. Identifies maintenance and repair needs, recommends appropriate in-house solutions, and completes assigned repairs within the scope of the position. Identifies work requiring outside contractors or vendors and assists in obtaining bids and cost estimates for review and consideration by the Physical Plant Director.
• Conducts routine inspections of College buildings and performs preventive maintenance, maintenance, and repair services as required. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, minor plumbing; structural and mechanical components; interior and exterior lighting; fire and life-safety equipment; time clocks; automated doors; storm drainage systems; roofs; building furnishings and equipment; and other related facility components.
• Assists with special projects and facility preparation, including event setup and teardown. Provides support to other Physical Plant staff and assists with coordinating facility and support services necessary for College events, projects, and operational needs.
• Conducts routine inspections of campus parking areas and, under the direction of the Physical Plant Director, assists with implementation and enforcement of College parking policies and procedures.
• Assists other Physical Plant staff with a variety of facility and operational responsibilities as assigned. Duties may include custodial support, building and grounds maintenance, painting, moving furniture and equipment, and other related facility-maintenance activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned that are consistent with the responsibilities and operational needs of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of one year of building maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Preferred Qualification

Previous experience performing building maintenance duties in an educational setting working around students and staff.

• Knowledge of basic building maintenance methods, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of the safe and effective use of hand and power tools commonly used in building maintenance and related trades.
• Basic computer skills sufficient to access, retrieve, update, track, and monitor work orders and preventive maintenance schedules.

• Manual dexterity sufficient to safely and effectively perform building maintenance tasks and other assigned duties.
• Ability to safely drive between College campus locations and other work sites, as required.
• Effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills sufficient to receive and follow work direction; communicate and coordinate services with outside contractors and vendors; and promptly inform the supervisor of problems, safety concerns, or emergency situations.
• Ability to interact professionally and courteously with employees, students, and others while performing maintenance duties in occupied work and instructional areas, minimizing disruptions whenever practicable.

• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks, including bending, reaching, walking, and pushing or pulling heavy objects.
• Must be able to frequently walk up and down stairs throughout the workday.
• Must be able to safely operate College-owned vehicles as required to perform the essential duties of the position.

Requirements for consideration of employment:

• Resume
• Complete Supplemental Questions
• Unofficial Transcripts or Certifications
• 3 References with contact information, including emails

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:

Clatsop Community College complies with Oregon’s Veterans’ Preference in Public Employment law, which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in public employment.

Applicants seeking Veterans’ Preference must upload the documentation required to verify eligibility.

• Veterans: DD 214
• Disabled Veterans: DD Form 214 and documentation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs establishing eligibility for disabled veteran preference

This position is not remote and requires the successful candidate to work on campus. Applicants must be available to perform their duties in person as part of the on-site team.