Facilities Laborer & Trades Helper

Oregon Health Authority; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

PERS/OPSRP retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Oregon Health Authority in Salem seeks a Laborer/Student Worker to support skilled trades and facilities maintenance during renovations and routine repairs. You will escort contractors, ensure safety for patients, staff, and visitors, and help with general labor tasks under supervision of a Physical Plant Manager.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of general labor experience, strong teamwork, and a focus on safety and efficiency in a busy healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• 1 year of general labor experience in construction or maintenance environments.
• Experience assisting skilled trades (carpenters, electricians, plumbers, maintenance workers).
• Ability to load/unload materials, transport tools, and move appliances.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and promote job-site safety.
• Perform minor repairs like changing lights or replacing ceiling tiles.

Responsibilities

• Support skilled trades and facilities maintenance during renovations and routine repairs.
• Escort contractors to secure areas, ensuring safety for patients, staff and visitors.
• Assist with loading/unloading materials and transporting equipment.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas and monitor job-site safety.
• Perform minor building repairs and routine maintenance tasks.

Skills

General labor

Carpentry assistance

Electrical assistance

Plumbing assistance

Maintenance tasks

Safety awareness

Communication with staff

Material handling

Site cleanliness

Minor repairs

Safety monitoring

Tool transport

Team collaboration

Tools

N/A

Job description

Oregon Health Authority in Salem seeks a Laborer/Student Worker to support skilled trades and facilities maintenance during renovations and routine repairs. You will escort contractors, ensure safety for patients, staff, and visitors, and help with general labor tasks under supervision of a Physical Plant Manager.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of general labor experience, strong teamwork, and a focus on safety and efficiency in a busy healthcare setting.